Wilmer Cabrera Jr.
Wilmer "Andres" Cabrera Jr. (born July 29, 2000) is a Colombian footballer.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | July 29, 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Bogota, Colombia | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2016 | Colorado Rapids | ||
| 2016–2018 | IMG Academy | ||
| 2018–2019 | Houston Dynamo | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2022 | Butler Bulldogs | 69 | (23) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018 | Brazos Valley Cavalry | 0 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Rio Grande Valley FC | 30 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 April 2022 | |||
Career
Cabrera spent time with the academy team at Colorado Rapids,[1] before moving to the IMG Academy in Florida in 2016.[2]
In May 2018, it was announced that Cabrera would spend time with Houston Dynamo's USL PDL affiliate side Brazos Valley Cavalry ahead of their 2018 season.[3]
On June 3, 2018, Cabrera appeared for Houston Dynamo's United Soccer League side Rio Grande Valley FC as an 83rd-minute substitute during a 2-0 loss to Real Monarchs.[4]
In October 2019, Cabrera Jr. left Rio Grande Valley to play college soccer at Butler University.[5]
On December 22, 2022 Cabrera Jr. was drafted in the third round with the 76th overall pick of the 2023 MLS SuperDraft by Chicago Fire FC.
Personal
Wilmer is the son of Wilmer Cabrera, currently the head coach of USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC Toros. His brother, David, is also a footballer.
References
- "Rapids Academy forward Wilmer Cabrera selected for second U.S. U-14 Camp of 2013-14 cycle". Coloradorapids.com. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- "WILMER CABRERA #13". Imga.ussoccerda.com. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- "Wilmer Cabrera's Son Wilmer Jr. Wins MVP Award". Houstondynamos.com. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- "2018 -Real Monarchs SLC vs Rio Grande Valley FC". Uslsoccer.com. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- "Wilmer Cabrera, Jr. - 2021 - Men's Soccer".