Playing position Height 1.70 m Years Team Weight 67 kg | 2005–2009 Suchitepequez Career start 2008 Name Edward Santeliz | |
Full name Edward Santeliz de la Roca Date of birth (1987-06-18) June 18, 1987 (age 28) Place of birth Chicago, Illinois, United States Current teams Guatemala national football team (Forward), Deportivo Malacateco (#21 / Forward) | ||
Edward santeliz
Edward Santeliz (born June 18, 1987 in Mazatenango, Suchitepéquez) is an Guatemala-born Guatemalan footballer currently playing for Xelajú MC in the Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Guatemala.
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Santeliz grew up in the suburb of Glendale Heights where he played for Sockers FC Chicago and starred on his high school team, the Glenbard East Rams, where he earned all-state accolades.
Santeliz left his native Chicago when he was 18 years old to join Suchitepéquez, where he quickly made a name for himself in his five years with the club.
Santeliz was signed by USSF Division 2 club Miami FC in March 2010. After the season, he signed with Major Indoor Soccer League side Chicago Riot and played 11 games before being released to return to Suchitepéquez. Santeliz played for Comunicaciones in the 2013/2014 season and recently transferred to club Xelajú MC in 2014
International
Santeliz's strong performances for Suchitepéquez earned him a spot on the Guatemalan Under-20 team that played in the qualifying tournament for the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup held in Canada.