Néicer Acosta Explained

Néicer Acosta
Fullname:Néicer Aldhair Acosta Méndez
Birth Date:21 December 2002
Birth Place:Ibarra, Ecuador
Height:1.74 m
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Brisbane Roar
Clubnumber:11
Years1:2020–2024
Clubs1:Independiente del Valle
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2022
Clubs2:Orlando City B (loan)
Caps2:11
Goals2:3
Years3:2024
Clubs3:Guayaquil City
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Brisbane Roar
Caps4:1
Goals4:0
Nationalyears1:2019
Nationalteam1:Ecuador U17
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:20 October 2024

Néicer Aldhair Acosta Méndez (born 21 December 2002) is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Brisbane Roar.

Life and career

Acosta was born on 21 December 2002 in Ibarra, Ecuador. He grew up in Chota, Ecuador. He is the nephew of Ecuador international Jhegson Méndez.[1] He mainly operates as a winger. He specifically operates as a left-winger. He is known for his dribbling ability.[2] He started his career with Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle. He made one league appearance while playing for the club. He also played for their reserve team. He helped them win the U-20 Copa Libertadores.[3]

In 2022, he was sent on loan to American side Orlando City B. He made eleven league appearances and scored three goals while playing for the club. In 2024, he signed for Ecuadorian side Guayaquil City. After that, he signed for Australian side Brisbane Roar. He is an Ecuador international. He made six appeaarances and scored zero goals while playing for the Ecuador national under-17 football team.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: El Valle del Chota aporta con tres jugadores a la Tricolor Sub 17. benditofutbol.com.
  2. Web site: Neicer Acosta, Independiente Juniors' multi-functional wide prospect. leftbackfootball.com.
  3. Web site: ¡Se llama Néicer, es una de las promesas de IDV y da el salto con 19 años a la MLS!. futbolecuador.com.