Vincenzo Candela Explained

Vincenzo Candela
Birth Date:28 September 1994
Birth Place:Bogotá, Colombia
Height:5 ft 7 in[1]
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Boden
Clubnumber:14
Youthyears1:2012–2013
Youthclubs1:Real
Years1:2013–2014
Clubs1:Alemannia Aachen II
Caps1:16
Goals1:2
Years2:2014–2015
Clubs2:Eupen
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2016
Clubs3:Atlético Huila
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Years4:2017
Clubs4:Llaneros
Caps4:3
Goals4:0
Years5:2018–2019
Clubs5:Charleston Battery
Caps5:51
Goals5:1
Years6:2020
Clubs6:New York Cosmos
Caps6:4
Goals6:0
Years7:2021
Clubs7:South Georgia Tormenta
Caps7:20
Goals7:0
Years8:2022
Clubs8:Richmond Kickers
Caps8:16
Goals8:0
Years9:2023
Clubs9:Detroit City
Caps9:0
Goals9:0
Years10:2023–
Clubs10:Boden
Caps10:10
Goals10:0
Pcupdate:17 November 2023

Vincenzo Marco Antonio Nicola Constantino Candela López (born 28 September 1994) is a Colombian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Boden.

Early life

His father is Italian and his mother is Colombian.[2]

Career

Candela spent time in Europe with Real in Portugal, Alemannia Aachen in Germany, and Eupen in Belgium, before moving back to Colombia in 2016 with Atlético Huila and later Llaneros.[3]

Candela returned to the United States when he signed with United Soccer League club Charleston Battery on 20 February 2018, following a successful open tryout appearance. He made his professional debut in the USL on 24 March 2018 in a 1–0 win over Penn FC.[4]

On 21 May 2021, Candela signed with South Georgia Tormenta of USL League One.[5]

Candela moved to USL League One side Richmond Kickers on 9 February 2022.[6]

On 23 March 2023, Candela made the move to USL Championship side Detroit City for their 2023 season.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vincenzo Candela . 7 June 2018 . United Soccer League.
  2. Web site: Vincenzo Candela | United States | ProSoccerPlayer.com . 7 June 2018 . ProSoccerPlayer.com.
  3. Web site: Cardamone . Sarah . 20 February 2018 . Charleston Battery Signs Vincenzo Candela From Open Trials . 7 June 2018 . Charleston Battery.
  4. Web site: 24 March 2018 . Charleston Battery vs. Penn FC . 7 June 2018 . United Soccer League.
  5. Web site: O'Donnell . Bernadette . TORMENTA FC BOLSTERS ROSTER WITH VETERAN MIDFIELDER VINCENZO CANDELA . TormentaFC.com . 21 May 2021 . 21 May 2021.
  6. Web site: USL Veteran Vincenzo Candela Brings Experience to the Kickers' Engine Room. 9 February 2022.
  7. Web site: Le Rouge sign veteran midfielder Vincenzo Candela. USLChampionship com Staff. 23 March 2023. USL Championship.