Background and career
Eduard Andrés Atuesta Velasco (born 18 June 1997) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club Orlando City.
Atuesta is a product of the Independiente Medellín academy, with whom he made his senior debut in 2016. In 2018, Atuesta was loaned to Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC, and at the conclusion of the season he was acquired permanently. The following season, Atuesta helped Los Angeles FC win their first Supporters' Shield. In 2022, Atuesta transferred to Série A club Palmeiras, with whom he helped win that year's Recopa Sudamericana, Série A, and Campeonato Paulista titles.
Atuesta's playing time sharply declined after his initial success, and in 2024 he returned to Los Angeles FC on loan. While on loan with Los Angeles FC, he helped win the club's first ever U.S. Open Cup. Atuesta briefly returned to his parent club following the expiration of his loan, but signed with Orlando City in February 2025. In addition to his club career, Atuesta made two appearances with the Colombia national team in 2022.


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