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Carlos Vela
Mexico · Forward
A Mexico international who burst onto the scene as top scorer at the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship, Carlos Vela earned a move to Arsenal on the back of that tournament. A versatile attacker capable of operating across the front line, he spent several loan spells away from the Gunners before eventually leaving in 2012.
Nationality
Mexico
Position
Forward
Appearances
37
Goals
5
Clubs
2
Clubs
Arsenal · West Bromwich Albion
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