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Wilmer "Andres" Cabrera Jr. (born July 29, 2000) is a Colombian footballer who currently plays for Greifswalder FC.

Career

Cabrera spent time with the academy team at Colorado Rapids,[1] before moving to the IMG Academy in Florida in 2016.[2]

In May 2018, it was announced that Cabrera would spend time with Houston Dynamo's USL PDL affiliate side Brazos Valley Cavalry ahead of their 2018 season.[3]

On June 3, 2018, Cabrera appeared for Houston Dynamo's United Soccer League side Rio Grande Valley FC as an 83rd-minute substitute during a 2–0 loss to Real Monarchs.[4]

In October 2019, Cabrera Jr. left Rio Grande Valley to play college soccer at Butler University.[5]

On December 22, 2022, Cabrera Jr. was drafted in the third round with the 76th overall pick of the 2023 MLS SuperDraft by Chicago Fire.[6]

On March 3, 2023, it was announced that Cabrera had signed with Colombian Categoría Primera B side Real Cartagena, but was immediately loaned to his former club Rio Grande Valley FC.[7]

Personal

Wilmer is the son of Wilmer Cabrera, currently the head coach of USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC Toros. His brother, David, was also a footballer.

References

  1. ^ "Rapids Academy forward Wilmer Cabrera selected for second U.S. U-14 Camp of 2013-14 cycle". Coloradorapids.com. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
  2. ^ "WILMER CABRERA #13". Imga.ussoccerda.com. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
  3. ^ "Wilmer Cabrera's Son Wilmer Jr. Wins MVP Award". Houstondynamos.com. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
  4. ^ "2018 -Real Monarchs SLC vs Rio Grande Valley FC". Uslsoccer.com. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
  5. ^ "Wilmer Cabrera, Jr. - 2021 - Men's Soccer".
  6. ^ "Chicago Fire FC Selects Noah Egan, Billy Hency and Wilmer Cabrera Jr. in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft Presented by adidas | Chicago Fire FC". chicagofirefc.
  7. ^ "RGV FC ACQUIRE WILMER ANDRES CABRERA ON LOAN".


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