21 Facts About Alejandro Bedoya

Alejandro Bedoya was born on April 29,1987 and is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer, and serves as their captain.

In February 2011, Alejandro Bedoya was given a trial at English Premier League side Birmingham City, but was not signed.

On July 21,2011, it was announced that Alejandro Bedoya had agreed to personal terms with Scottish club Rangers, pending the approval of a work permit, with a view to joining in January 2012, once the Allsvenskan season was finished.

Alejandro Bedoya made his debut as a second-half substitute in a Scottish Premier League match against Aberdeen on August 28,2011.

When Rangers entered administration, Alejandro Bedoya signed a short-term contract with Allsvenskan champions Helsingborgs IF on August 10,2012.

Alejandro Bedoya received a number of offers after his contract expired with Helsingborg but decided to stay for at least another six months.

Alejandro Bedoya went on to make his first Ligue 1 appearance for Nantes against reigning champions PSG on August 25,2013.

Alejandro Bedoya continued his scoring run on December 6,2013, netting the game's only goal in Nantes' defeat of Marseille, a result which lifted Nantes into fourth place and caused the sacking of Marseille manager Elie Baup.

On February 10,2016, Alejandro Bedoya scored the winning goal with a header in the 118th minute for FC Nantes in a Coupe de France match against FC Girondins de Bordeaux.

Alejandro Bedoya started all ten appearances for the Union during the remainder of the 2016 and scored two goals, including the lone playoff goal against Toronto FC.

Alejandro Bedoya would settle into a more familiar role on the right wing and as a midfield shuttler as the Union's tactics transitioned through the next few seasons.

Alejandro Bedoya won the MLS Player of the Week for his performance during the match.

Alejandro Bedoya signed a contract extension with the Union ahead of the 2020 season through 2021, with a club option for 2022, however he would no longer be a designated player.

Alejandro Bedoya was part of the United States U-23 national team preparing for the 2008 Summer Olympics; however, he was not selected for the squad that traveled to China.

On December 22,2009, Alejandro Bedoya received his first call up to train with the senior United States national team.

Alejandro Bedoya was named to the preliminary 30-man roster for the 2010 World Cup and played against the Czech Republic in a tune-up friendly, but was cut from the final 23-man roster.

Alejandro Bedoya earned his first international start in a friendly against Brazil in August 2010.

Alejandro Bedoya was added to the 23-man roster for the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup when Benny Feilhaber was unable to play due to an injury sustained while playing for his club team, the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer.

On July 5,2013, Alejandro Bedoya scored his first international goal in a friendly match against Guatemala at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California.

Alejandro Bedoya was included in the United States roster for the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup, helping the national side to its first Gold Cup championship in six years.

Alejandro Bedoya was part of the United States squad at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and played in all four of the US games.