Vincenzo Candela
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 28 September 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Bogotá, Colombia | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2013 | Real | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2014 | Alemannia Aachen II | 16 | (2) |
| 2014–2015 | Eupen | 0 | (0) |
| 2016 | Atlético Huila | 3 | (0) |
| 2017 | Llaneros | 3 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Charleston Battery | 51 | (1) |
| 2020 | New York Cosmos | 4 | (0) |
| 2021 | South Georgia Tormenta | 20 | (0) |
| 2022 | Richmond Kickers | 16 | (0) |
| 2023 | Detroit City | 0 | (0) |
| 2023 | Boden | 10 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2023–2025 | Union Omaha (assistant) | ||
| 2025– | Union Omaha (interim) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 July 2025 | |||
Vincenzo Marco Antonio Nicola Constantino Candela López (born 28 September 1994) is a retired Colombian footballer who played as a midfielder.[2] He is currently the interim manager of USL League One team Union Omaha.[3]
Early life
His father is Italian and his mother is Colombian.[4]
Playing career
Candela spent time in Europe with Real in Portugal, Alemannia Aachen in Germany, and Eupen in Belgium, before moving back to Colombia in 2016 with Atlético Huila and later Llaneros.[5]
Candela returned to the United States when he signed with United Soccer League club Charleston Battery on 20 February 2018, following a successful open tryout appearance.[5] He made his professional debut in the USL on 24 March 2018 in a 1–0 win over Penn FC.[6]
On 21 May 2021, Candela signed with South Georgia Tormenta of USL League One.[7]
Candela moved to USL League One side Richmond Kickers on 9 February 2022.[8]
On 23 March 2023, Candela made the move to USL Championship side Detroit City for their 2023 season.[9]
Coaching career
Following the conclusion of his playing career, he joined the coaching staff of USL League One team Union Omaha, serving as an assistant to head coach Dominic Casciato. When Casciato departed the club to become manager of the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Candela was appointed interim manager.[10]
References
- ^ "Vincenzo Candela". United Soccer League. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
- ^ Vincenzo Candela at Soccerway
- ^ "UNION OMAHA APPOINTS VINCENZO CANDELA AS INTERIM HEAD COACH". Union Omaha. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ "Vincenzo Candela | United States | ProSoccerPlayer.com". ProSoccerPlayer.com. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
- ^ a b Cardamone, Sarah (20 February 2018). "Charleston Battery Signs Vincenzo Candela From Open Trials". Charleston Battery. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
- ^ "Charleston Battery vs. Penn FC". United Soccer League. 24 March 2018. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
- ^ O'Donnell, Bernadette (21 May 2021). "TORMENTA FC BOLSTERS ROSTER WITH VETERAN MIDFIELDER VINCENZO CANDELA". TormentaFC.com. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ "USL Veteran Vincenzo Candela Brings Experience to the Kickers' Engine Room". 9 February 2022.
- ^ USLChampionship com Staff (23 March 2023). "Le Rouge sign veteran midfielder Vincenzo Candela". USL Championship.
- ^ "UNION OMAHA APPOINTS VINCENZO CANDELA AS INTERIM HEAD COACH". Union Omaha. Retrieved 9 July 2025.