.jpg) Cuello in 2019 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (1997-01-02)2 January 1997 (age 28) | ||
| Place of birth | Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Phoenix Rising | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2018 | SMU Mustangs | 73 | (12) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016 | Ocean City Nor'easters | 2 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | LA Galaxy | 20 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | LA Galaxy II | 6 | (1) |
| 2021 | San Antonio FC | 16 | (2) |
| 2021 | →Sacramento Republic (loan) | 14 | (1) |
| 2022 | Sacramento Republic | 22 | (2) |
| 2023– | Phoenix Rising | 43 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 15, 2024 | |||
Emil Cuello (born 2 January 1997) is an Argentine professionalfootballer who plays as anattacking midfielder forPhoenix Rising of theUSL Championship.
Cuello was born inBuenos Aires, Argentina, before his family moved toOrem, Utah, when he was five years old.[1] He attendedOrem High School, where he scored 23 goals in four seasons on the school's soccer team.[2]
Cuello played four years ofcollege soccer atSouthern Methodist University between 2015 and 2018. During his time at SMU, Cuello made 73 appearances, scoring 12 goals and tallying 17 assists for theMustangs. In his freshman year at SMU, Cuello earnedAmerican Athletic Conference (AAC) All-Rookie honors. As a junior, he was named the AAC Most Outstanding Offensive Player. His senior year, Cuello was recognized as AAC Tournament's Most Valuable Player and a first-team All-AAC selection.[3][4]
While at college, Cuello also appeared forUSL Premier Development League sideOcean City Nor'easters during their 2016 season.[5][6]
On 11 January 2019, Cuello was drafted 19th overall in the2019 MLS SuperDraft byLA Galaxy.[7] On 27 February 2019, Cuello signed for the club.[8] After two seasons in Los Angeles, Cuello's contract option was declined by the club on 30 November 2020.[9]
On 20 January 2021, Cuello signed withUSL Championship sideSan Antonio FC.[10] On 25 August 2021, Cuello was loaned to fellow USL sideSacramento Republic, withMitchell Taintor heading in the other direction in a swap deal.[11]
On 15 December 2021, it was announced Cuello would joinSacramento Republic on a permanent basis ahead of the 2022 season.[12] Following the 2022 season he was released by Sacramento.[13]
Cuello signed withPhoenix Rising FC on February 2, 2023.[14]
