An American sensational professional soccer player, Juan Agudelo is widely recognized for playing as a striker for the New England Revolution in Major League Soccer. Moreover, Juan also played for New York Red Bulls and English club side Stoke City.

Juan Agudelo Early Life & Education

Juan Agudelo was born on November 23, 1992, in Manizales, Colombia. He spent most of his life in the United States and he is very grateful for what this country has given to his family He is very close to her mother, Olga Rostron. He is a typical Hispanic youth with a family that maintains tradition and values.

As a child:

At the age of seven, his family moved to New York. Juan grew up in Barnegat Township, New Jersey by his parents and started to play soccer from the early age.Juan studied at St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in 2007 but he dropped it just after a year.

Juan Agudelo Career

Juan began his sports career as a part of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy in the New York Red Bull Academy. He quickly progressed his abilities and displayed his skill in the academy. Then, he received a proposal from the Colombian franchise Millonarios in 2010. Juan also played for the side in the youth team as a fee to the football Ace Pele. But he entered New York Red Bulls on March 26, 2010, and scored his debut goal facing Seattle Sounders FC March 19, 2011.

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On May 17, 2012, Juan issued by New York Red Bulls and tied Chivas USA. Furthermore, he has also led with Scottish club Celtic and English side West Ham United. He couldn’t play properly with his new team and shifted to New England Revolution on May 7, 2013.

Juan added his debut goal for New England Revolution versus Toronto FC. Later, he went with a knee injury which put him far from soccer. He did his comeback in August making a brilliant back base versus Chicago Fire.

English club Stoke City held their eye to sign him and certainly on August 9, 2013, he hired for the club. However, he couldn’t impress in the club and he was lent out to the club to FC Utrecht, Netherlands. After converting a free agent he was again hired by his former club New England Revolution on January 29, 2015.

In 2009, Juan appeared for his country at FIFA U-17 World Cup and debuted for the United States Under-20 side. He also made a goal against Brazil at the Under-20, 2o10 World Cup.

Juan scored ideally volley against South Africa in his debut for the national side. Besides, he picked the game against Chile on January 22, 2011, which later went to penalty shootout.

Juan Agudelo Personal Life

Being a sports celebrity, he has been attracting a lot of people’s attention through his playing style. Juan is unmarried till date but he is engaged to his girlfriend, Vanessa.

With his Fiance:

The couple already welcomed a daughter named Catalina Bella Agudelo in February 2015. He is living with his family in Massachusetts.

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Besides that, there was a rumor about Juan Agudelo joining Belgium franchise Standard Liege. The Belgian club had extreme interest to contact the striker but later his re-up with the former club dropped the news.

Juan Agudelo Net Worth

Juan Agudelo has geared great name and fame in this sports field and from many deals in various club, he earned a heavy amount of money. In 2013, his salary was estimated to be around $145000 which reportedly increase in recent days. However, his net worth is unidentified yet.He has not bagged any awards yet but being a flexibility and effective player he will get his victory.

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