Carlos Alberto Saldaña Moreno[a] (born 27 October 1996) is a Mexican professional footballer who currently plays for Detroit City in the USL Championship.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Carlos Alberto Saldaña Moreno | ||
| Date of birth | 27 October 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | El Nayar, Nayarit, Mexico[1][2] | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Detroit City | ||
| Number | 91 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2014 | De Anza Force | ||
| 2014–2020 | Guadalajara | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2019 | Guadalajara Premier | 30 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | → Tepatitlán (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2020 | Halcones de Zapopan | ||
| 2021–2023 | Sacramento Republic | 22 | (0) |
| 2024– | Detroit City | 12 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 October 2024 | |||
Career
editSaldaña was born in El Nayar, Nayarit,[3] but moved to the United States just after he was born.[1]
Saldaña played with USSDA club side De Anza Force[4] before he joined the Guadalajara academy, where he played at various levels, including 30 regular season appearances for the club's Guadalajara Premier side until it disbanded in 2019.[5][3] In 2019, he led Chivas to the reserve league finals, only to fall on aggregate.[4] He also spent time on loan with Liga de Expansión MX side Tepatitlán.[3][4]
In July 2020, Saldaña signed with Club Halcones de Zapopan during their inaugural season in the newly formed Liga de Balompié Mexicano, which would be the club's only season in the league.
On September 15, 2021, Saldaña signed with USL Championship side Sacramento Republic for the remainder of the season.[6] He left Sacramento following their 2023 season.[7]
On 30 January 2024, Saldaña signed with USL Championship club Detroit City for their upcoming 2024 season.[8]
Notes
edit- ^ In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Saldaña and the second or maternal family name is Moreno.
References
edit- ^ a b Guzman, Emile (30 September 2021). "From the U.S. to Mexico and Back: Cultura with Carlos Saldaña". Sacramento Republic FC - USL.
- ^ "LIGA MX - Página Oficial de la Liga Mexicana del Fútbol Profesional". ligamx.net.
- ^ a b c "LIGA MX - Página Oficial de la Liga Mexicana del Fútbol Profesional". ligamx.net.
- ^ a b c "Carlos Saldaña". www.sacrepublicfc.com.
- ^ "Chivas will no longer field their Liga Premier side". OneFootball. 11 March 2024.
- ^ Ogata-Beutler, Grace (15 September 2021). "Republic FC Signs Goalkeeper Carlos Saldaña". Sacramento Republic FC - USL.
- ^ nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com, NICHOLAS MURRAY- (28 November 2023). "Sacramento Republic FC announces initial roster moves". USL Championship.
- ^ nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com, NICHOLAS MURRAY- (30 January 2024). "Detroit City signs goalkeeper Carlos Saldaña". USL Championship.
External links
edit- Carlos Saldaña at Soccerway
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