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Yamith Cuesta (born April 17, 1989, in Turbo) is a Colombian footballer.

Yamith Cuesta

Personal information
Full name	Yamith Cuesta
Date of birth	(1989-04-17) April 17, 1989 (age 33)
Place of birth	Turbo, Colombia
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Position(s)	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2007	Santa Fe	24	(2)
2008–2012	Expreso Rojo	35	(0)
2009–2010	→ Chivas USA (loan)	15	(0)
2011	→ Chicago Fire (loan)	20	(0)
2012	→ Conquense (loan)	16	(0)
2012	América	15	(1)
2013	Paulista	0	(0)
National team‡
2009	Colombia U20	9	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 December 2012 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of October 27, 2009

Career

Club

Cuesta made his debut in the Colombian First Division with Bogota club Santa Fe in 2007, playing 24 matches and scoring two goals.

In 2008, he joined Expreso Rojo in the Colombian Second Division, before being loaned to Major League Soccer side Chivas USA on August 15, 2009.[1] He played in 11 games on a backline that only allowed 11 goals during his first MLS season.

He was released by Chivas USA on February 6, 2011.[2] Chicago Fire acquired his rights in a trade with Chivas USA and immediately signed him on March 23, 2011.[3] His loan deal with Chicago closed at the end of the 2011 season and the club is working to acquire him permanently.[4] Cuesta is known for his strength and tough tackling, as well as his ariel threat. He now plays for Aragua FC.

International

Cuesta has played for the Colombian U-20 national team, and scored the game-winning goal a 1–0 win over Peru, but has never been called up to the senior squad.

References

External links

• Yamith Cuesta at Major League Soccer

На других языках

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- [en] Yamith Cuesta

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[es] Yamith Cuesta

Yamith Cuesta (Turbo, Antioquia, Colombia, 17 de abril de 1989) es un futbolista colombiano. Juega de defensa.

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[it] Yamith Cuesta

Yamith Cuesta Romaña (Turbo, 17 aprile 1989) è un calciatore colombiano, difensore svincolato.

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