| Fullname | Carlos Gael Acosta Zavala |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 26 March 1992 (age 34) |
| Birth place | Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico |
| Height | 1.65 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Currentclub | San Luis de Quillota |
| Clubnumber | 8 |
| Youthyears 1 | 2008–2013 |
| Youthclubs 1 | Monterrey |
| Years 1 | 2013–2018 |
| Clubs 1 | Monterrey |
| Caps 1 | 24 |
| Goals 1 | 3 |
| Years 2 | 2013–2014 |
| Clubs 2 | → Atlante (loan) |
| Caps 2 | 21 |
| Goals 2 | 1 |
| Years 3 | 2015–2017 |
| Clubs 3 | → Correcaminos UAT (loan) |
| Caps 3 | 58 |
| Goals 3 | 7 |
| Years 4 | 2017–2018 |
| Clubs 4 | → Alebrijes (loan) |
| Caps 4 | 46 |
| Goals 4 | 6 |
| Years 5 | 2018–2019 |
| Clubs 5 | Querétaro |
| Caps 5 | 19 |
| Goals 5 | 2 |
| Years 6 | 2019–2020 |
| Clubs 6 | Venados |
| Caps 6 | 21 |
| Goals 6 | 2 |
| Years 7 | 2020–2022 |
| Clubs 7 | Morelia |
| Caps 7 | 77 |
| Goals 7 | 11 |
| Years 8 | 2022–2023 |
| Clubs 8 | Celaya |
| Caps 8 | 43 |
| Goals 8 | 7 |
| Years 9 | 2023–2024 |
| Clubs 9 | Kalamata |
| Caps 9 | 28 |
| Goals 9 | 7 |
| Years 10 | 2024 |
| Clubs 10 | AEL |
| Caps 10 | 9 |
| Goals 10 | 1 |
| Years 11 | 2025 |
| Clubs 11 | Panachaiki |
| Caps 11 | 4 |
| Goals 11 | 0 |
| Years 12 | 2025 |
| Clubs 12 | Venados |
| Caps 12 | 10 |
| Goals 12 | 0 |
| Years 13 | 2026– |
| Clubs 13 | San Luis de Quillota |
| Caps 13 | 0 |
| Goals 13 | 0 |
| Pcupdate | 22 December 2025 |
Carlos Gael Acosta Zavala (born 26 March 1992) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Primera B club San Luis de Quillota.
Career
Acosta was discovered by C.F. Monterrey while playing in a national U16 tournament in 2008. He played for their developmental team, Rayados de Monterrey, and made his first team debut on 4 May 2013, coming on as a 72' substitute for Omar Arellano in a 5–1 loss against Cruz Azul.[1] He scored his first professional goal on 21 August 2013, during a Copa MX match against Altamira with a 68' left-footed strike.[2]
He was loaned out to Atlante in December 2013, along with Luis Madrigal, and spent six months with the Cancún team before returning in June.[3][4]
After a 10-year career in Mexico, Acosta signed with Greek side Kalamata in 2023.[5]
In July 2024, Acosta joined AEL on a one-year contract.[6] However, he signed for Panachaiki in January 2025.[7]
In July 2025, Acosta signed with Venados.[8]
On 21 December 2025, Acosta and his fellow countryman Luis Madrigal joined Chilean club San Luis de Quillota under his former fellow in Monterrey, Humberto Suazo.[9]
Honours
Monterrey
Alebrijes de Oaxaca
Morelia
References
- ^ "Imparable La Máquina: golea al Monterrey 5-1 en el Tecnológico" (in Spanish). SDPnoticias.com. 4 May 2013. Archived from the original on September 28, 2020. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ^ Martínez, Alejandro (21 August 2013). "Juveniles Rayados sacan a flote Copa MX" (in Spanish). Medio Tiempo. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ^ Méndez, Jessika (26 December 2013). "Madrigal y Acosta van a préstamo con Atlante" (in Spanish). Medio Tiempo. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ^ López, Tomás (1 June 2014). "Tuve una gran experiencia en Atlante: Gael Acosta" (in Spanish). Milenio. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ^ "Gael Acosta pasa del Celaya de Liga Expansión al futbol griego" (in Spanish). ESPN Deportes. 20 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ "O Γκαέλ Ακόστα στην ΑΕΛ (Greek)" (in Greek). AEL. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ "Μεταγραφικό κρεσέντο από την Παναχαϊκή με 9+1 προσθήκες!" (in Greek). matchnews.gr. 1 February 2025. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Fernández, Herminio (21 July 2025). "OFICIAL: Atacante azteca deja Europa y regresa al futbol mexicano" (in Spanish). TV Azteca. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Vásquez, César (21 December 2025). "Fueron compañeros de Chupete Suazo en Monterrey y ahora son refuerzos de San Luis de Quillota" (in Spanish). RedGol. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
External links
- Gael Acosta at CF Monterrey profile