Diego Rosales (born November 1, 2005) is a professional soccer player who plays as a defender for MLS Next Pro club Los Angeles FC 2. Born in the United States, he represents Mexico at international level.
Club career Born in South Gate, California, Rosales joined the youth academy at Los Angeles FC in 2016, being part of the club's inaugural under-12 side. In January 2020, at just age 14, Rosales was called into the Los Angeles FC first-team for their pre-season camp. He made his unofficial debut for the senior side on January 25, 2020, in a friendly against Peñarol, appearing in the second half.
Las Vegas Lights On May 5, 2021, Rosales joined Las Vegas Lights, an affiliate club of Los Angeles FC, on a USL academy contract. He made his professional debut that night in the USL Championship against LA Galaxy II. Rosales came on as a 66th-minute substitute for Raheem Edwards as Las Vegas Lights were defeated 0–5.
Los Angeles FC On June 21, 2023, Rosales signed a homegrown player contract with Los Angeles FC.
Personal life Rosales is of Mexican descent, with roots in Villa de Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLas Vegas Lights2021USL Championship4000—40Career total40000040
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