Position: Forward
Date of Birth: May 4, 1985 (22)
Place of Birth: Merlo, San Luis, Argentina
Height: 5 ft 9 in
Weight: 160
Previous Clubs: LDU Quito, Aucas, Talleras, Boca Juniors
National Team Exp: none
Jersey Number: #9
Current Status: Senior Roster (International)
How Acquired: transfer
Personal summary: Born in Argentina. Best known in Salt Lake for his backflip after scoring a goal against Kansas City.
Professional summary/highlights: Played at the age of 20 with Boca Juniors. Then moved to another Argentine club, Talleras. After a year there, he played for 2 different Ecuador teams, Aucas and LDU Quito. Joined RSL in 2007 along with fellow Argentines, Javier Morales and Matias Mantilla.
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Youtube/video links: Kansas City goal
Other links: MLS Player profile: Fabian Espindola/MLSnet, Wikipedia Page: Fabian Espindola/Wiki
Keepin It Real Expectations for 2008: To me the race for the second forward (after Deuchar) is a 3-way race between Findley, Espindola and Movsisyan. I have selected Espindola despite Findley seemingly being the lead candidate after winning the Golden Boot for RSL last season, and despite Yura having a seemingly stellar preseason. Why? Primarily his left footed ability and his crossing ability. Also, Findley may be more effective bringing his fresh legs and speed at later stages in a match. I could really see this one going any one of the 3 ways, but since I had to make a pick…
Fans Scorecard Ratings: Espindola Rating
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