Voices: Sacha Kljestan
MVP Power Rankings: Columbus Crew's Diego Rossi surges to the top
It's that time again... the start of a new month. So, let's dive into the Landon Donovan MLS MVP race after 11 matchdays.
Player Details
Name
Cristian EspinozaPronunciation
es-pee-NO-zuhHeight
5' 9"Weight
161 lbsDate of Birth
4.3.1995 (30)Birthplace
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaPosition
MidfielderFootedness
RightRoster Category
SeniorPlayer Category
Designated Player
Latest News
Latest News
-
Team of the MatchdayTeam of the Matchday: Columbus Crew turn heads, San Diego FC rebound
-
Team of the Matchday
Team of the Matchday: Inter Miami & San Jose make Matchday 12 splash
-
Every MLS team's top goalscorer in the 2023 season
-
Team of the Matchday
Team of the Matchday: Who rose to the occasion on Decision Day?
-
Voices: Joseph Lowery
Playoff hopefuls: 10 players who will decide Decision Day
Career Summary
HOW ACQUIRED: Signed on loan from Villarreal using Targeted Allocation Money on Jan. 2, 2019. Acquired on a permanent transfer and signed to a multi-year Designated Player contract on December 11, 2019.
A winger with an eye for goal, the Earthquakes and head coach Matias Almeyda saw Espinoza become one of the best wingers in MLS in 2019 and that continued in 2020.
OUTSIDE MLS: Espinoza most recently played on loan for Boca Juniors in 2017-18. He made his debut for Argentinian club Huracan at 17-years-old and earned a transfer to Villarreal in 2016, and has spent time on loan at Alaves and Real Valladolid before Boca.