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Agustin Anello

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Agustin Anello
Personal information
Full name Agustín Anello Giaquinta
Date of birth (2002-04-22) April 22, 2002 (age 24)
Place of birth Hialeah, Florida, U.S.
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position Winger
Team information
Current team
 Philadelphia Union
Number 28
Youth career
Cornellà
Espanyol
2019–2021 Lommel
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Lommel 38 (7)
2023 → Hajduk Split (loan) 11 (0)
2023–2024 Sparta Rotterdam 8 (0)
2023 Jong Sparta 1 (0)
2024 → Cambuur (loan) 9 (0)
2024–2026 Boston River 41 (9)
2026– Philadelphia Union 1 (10)
International career‡
2023 United States U23 2 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 08:33, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of November 29, 2023

Agustín Anello Giaquinta (born April 22, 2002) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union.

Club career

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As a youngster Anello played for the academies of Cornellà and Espanyol before joining Belgian side Lommel in 2019.[1] In September 2021, he signed his first professional contract with the club.[2] In February 2023, he joined Hajduk Split on loan until the end of the season with an option to make the deal permanent.[3]

On July 2, 2023, Anello signed a contract with Sparta Rotterdam in the Netherlands for the term of three seasons, with an option for a fourth.[4] In January 2024, he joined Cambuur on loan for the remainder of the season.[5]

After spending a season with Boston River, Anello signed with the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer in February 2026. His contract is for the 2028–2029 season with an option for the 2029–2030 season. The transfer fee was a reported $2.5 million.[6]

International career

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On November 18, 2023, Anello made his debut for United States under-23 as a substitute in a friendly against Iraq U23 that ended in a 1–1 draw.[7]

Personal life

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Anello was born in Hialeah, Florida to Argentinian parents before moving with his family to Barcelona at the age of 10. His uncle Eliezer Anello was a professional footballer for Auckland City.[1] He also holds Italian citizenship.[3]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played November 5, 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Lommel 2021–22 Challenger Pro League 20 1 3 0 23 1
2022–23 Challenger Pro League 18 6 1 0 19 6
Total 38 7 4 0 42 7
Hajduk Split (loan) 2022–23 Croatian Football League 11 0 2 0 13 0
Sparta Rotterdam 2023–24 Eredivisie 8 0 1 0 9 0
Career total 57 7 7 0 64 7

Honors

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Hajduk Split

References

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  1. ^ a b "Raised in Florida and Spain, Agustin Anello hopes success in Croatia leads to U.S. Olympic team". socceramerica.com. 13 March 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Anello knokte zich uit de armoede tot prof bij Lommel: "In Miami zat er krokodil in de tuin"". hbvl.be (in Dutch). 25 September 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  3. ^ a b "AGUSTIN ANELLO NOVI JE IGRAČ HAJDUKA!" (in Croatian). HNK Hajduk Split. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  4. ^ "SPARTA NEEMT ANELLO OVER VAN LOMMEL" (in Dutch). Sparta Rotterdam. 2 July 2023.
  5. ^ "HUURDEAL: Agustín Anello voor een half seizoen naar SC Cambuur" [RENTAL DEAL: Agustín Anello to SC Cambuur for half a season]. cambuur.nl (in Dutch). 26 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Philadelphia Union acquire forward Agustín Anello". MLSSoccer.com. 10 February 2026. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  7. ^ "U.S. MEN'S OLYMPIC SOCCER TEAM DRAWS IRAQ 1-1 IN FIRST MATCH OF NOVEMBER INTERNATIONAL WINDOW". ussoccer.com. 18 November 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
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