Imagine how good carlos vela would have been if he truly had a deep passion for the game as a kid Leave a like if you enjoyed it’s the best way to support the channel 🙏❤️

Imagine winning the u17 World Cup AND the golden boot and hating every minute of it😂 what a guy

There is no quicker way to get someone to hate something than by force

Mexico is filled with a bunch of “what if” talents 🤦🏽‍♂️

38 goals and 12 assists in 36 matches this is insane

I think his lack of care for the game is what made him pretty good, no pressure, no expectations for himself, an just playing freely

In 2014, Mexico was knocked out by Netherlands in the World Cup without Vela. Some months later he came back to the Mexican National Team and score two amazing goals against Netherlands to defeat them.

He's the complete opposite of CH14 who wasn't as talented but at least had the ambition and effort to be a good player.

In his prime this guy was one of my favorites! I think one trait of his that goes mostly on spoken about was his strength. Carlos could shield anyone off the ball and had a lower body strength to anchor down and win 50-50 balls. He was built for futbol.

Besides the great Hugo Sanchez, Carlos Vela is perhaps the most skilled Mexican player to ever play for the national team. We saw glimpses of his true genius at a young age on the pitch but it wasn’t consistent enough to translate to major success with Mexico. Now more mature and at the later part of his career, he’s done some incredible things for LAFC. I think he’s at peace now just playing in the MLS and getting to enjoy time with his family.

The FMF has let an entire country down, not just vela. Props to the man for standing tall and walking his own path.

I really enjoyed him while we had him at Arsenal. Such a fun player to watch, kind of hilarious to think he was hating every minute he spent playing such beautiful football.

I love how football was just the family business for him. I'm glad he found some passion to win at LAFC though. He's a club legend

Watching him during the 2000’s at the Emirates coming thru I thought this kid would be a superstar. I used to watch him chip the goal keeper again and again in the warmups. One of the best chip shots I’ve seen.

Another Mexican footballer video, you’re touching my childhood right now 🥲 I remember watching the Mexican League with my pops looking up to a lot of these “nobodies” the majority of football fans didn’t know

Griezzman once said that Vela is the most talented player he had ever play with

I'm a season ticket holder for LAFC since they started and Vela has definitely been appreciated here. Got us a title and won league MVP when he broke the scoring record. While he is on the pitch he does show competitiveness and drive plus wanting to succeed for the fans and teammates, but he does checkout after the whistle like a job and is never at postgame celebrations after wins. But it's cool he doesn't owe that as long as he is scoring goals and getting us points.

Imagine barely trying in training and not staying after or getting early to training because it’s just a job for you. He became a pro just cuz he’s naturally talented. He definitely could’ve been Mexico’s best player of all time. Even the legend, Cuauhtémoc Blanco, praised this guy. To be completely honest though, he’s not the only Mexican player that lacked passion or commitment but he was the only one with natural talent I think that is why Mexico is so mediocre at football and that’s coming from Mexico fan

As a Mexican, 2014 could've been the year Mexico could've reach the quarterfinals or even the semifinals if Vela was part of that team, but I can't blame him for not wanting to go as he had issues with one of the players. That was Vela at his prime and seeing him alongside Gio (also at his prime) and Chicharito would've been a thing of beauty. When it was announced that Vela was going to be back with the National Team against the Netherlands (the same team that eliminated Mexico in the World Cup a few months earlier) I remember thinking "don't expect much from him because this will be his first game with the National Team in three years" and then he scored a beauty of a goal 10 minutes in and scored another one later on. If only Vela cared about football...

To everyone out there, follow your true passion ignoring all obstacles and public perception. You are truly wasting your time by agreeing to what your parents want you to do, rather than exploring your true potential in something that is meant for you and makes you wake up every morning wanting to do it without hesitation

Makes you wonder how many people out there could be amazing pro athletes.

To be fair the FMF did used him as an scapegoat during the 2010 scandal, putting mainly all the blame on him and Efrain.

Man I remember him on those Mexican teams!! He was dominant!! Sad to see how he got in the sport though!!

Great video. Found it actually very positive.He did what was best for him and the US move worked out well for him and he’s been an outstanding player there and at the same time it has allowed him to enjoy life outside of football. Fans have enjoyed his entertaining play at all the clubs he’s played for

If i had chance to play in the PREM as a young man, i would ve poured my blood sweat tears into it.

8:53 I was there in the 3rd row this game watching vela who at that time was one of my favorite players score was such a great memory. Velas talent was a gift and a curse he should’ve been so much more. Loving the mexico videos raymar❤️❤️

part of the reason he might be so good is that he truly doesn't care...there is never that nervousness of 'what if i miss' etc. Makes you a lot more unpredictable and hard to defend.

My dude became healthy and was balling his heart out when he got transferred to MLS, shows how he hated being away from the sport he really loves and the atmosphere around it lol

He could have been a legendary footballer

Imagine him actually getting the chance to give a hundred percent for the game that he truly loves. Basketball has missed a true gem of a player.

One of my goats, seeing him and griezmann cook Lyon is one of my fondest memories

Basically just the football version of Nikola Jokić 😂

The crazy thing that even in the mls he was so good that Barcelona wanted to bring him back to la liga, but he said no. It sucks that most of our players in Mexico just don’t have that drive like a CR7 to push themselves and be better. Most of the receive that big time pay day and they stop trying. This the reason the Mexican nation team and Liga MX are in the gutter, the only player that gets recognition and respect is guardado he’s been playing in Europe since he was a teenager, and he’s never looked back to come back even after they offer him a lot of money, he’ll rather stay and be a rotation player in Europe and get better then to come back and destroy his career.

We could’ve had a moment where Gio , Carlos, Raul J , Chucky and Santi all played in Europe but 2 had discipline problems and one was injured so severe it changed him as a player 😢😢

Idc what anyone says, Vela was forced into becoming a footballer he doesn’t owe us anything. He gets to make millions to be able to live his best life and be happy outside of his job and that’s a great thing.

I really liked Vela when he was at Arsenal. I used to wonder why he wasn't given more chances to start. He would be better than Nasri and Walcott if given more time. He was too talented to be a backup.

Thank you for showing Mexico so much loge recently! The vids have been awesome Also, a Rafa Marquez video would be a great

To me, he was honest and talking as someone who lived in Mexico for 18 years I can not blame him. His generation was indeed good but full of alcoholism even between the capitans. Also the corruption on México Fútbol is a disgrace a good player like him cannot overpass. He play good and put México name in TOP. He was honest with saying what he really thinks otherwise other professionals players. I respect him and yeah, many of us wishes to have seeing his full potential but things are how they are and I thankful for that. Is not a easy sport, nor the fan base from his country. Thanks Vela! Thanks for teh incredible moments and the honesty.

Another Mexican player 👏🏿 and back 2 back bangers 🔥🔥 thanks again for showing love to our Mexican players,culture, and love for the great game. Your videos always grab my interest when it’s a player from my similar nationality great video and I hope you can make more on some Mexican players👍🏻👍🏻

I remember he was so talented Im glad there are examples of people who did it as a job, so annoying everyone talking about the fact you have to have love for the sport, its simply untrue.

Messi bullied him 3 days ago destroying his team leaving Celena Gomes in awe.

Yeah it’s always a good day when you upload!! Thanks!!

Superb Video as always Raymar🔥💯... Had no idea about his dislike for football...but Always thought why wasn't he playing in the big leagues.

Awesome video you should talk about Tim Howard. He was a beast for USA and that performance against Belgium was awesome

He was our generational player now we gotta wait for the next

Amazing, i love that he found his own way to play football. I think this is a good story, some footballers get crushed and depressed by the weight football puts on them. He seems happy in LA and is enjoying life. Good for him, nothing matters as much as that. Plus he's making a good living

He seemed to have a real understanding of the game of soccer and for that reason he was good but knowing something isn’t the same as loving it. He could have the makings of a good trainer since he would tell anyone what they want to know without caring for the result

HIS COUNTERPART was Chicharito Hernandez, who was not naturally skilled but had a crazy work ethic and footballing ambitions. This video should have been titled: "The Curious Case of Carlos Vela and Chicharito Hernandez."

You forgot to mention that he also denied. To play for mexico in the world cup 2014 Where many believed that was Mexico's best chance with the young talent. They had an experience they had to make a deep run in the world cup Imagine having a prime Hernandez and Carlos Vela As your front. I feel they would have made a deep run. Adding him to the roster and they had the crazy coach. That would have gotdone the best out of him.

Vela was at Arsenal. I remember he scored this crazy hatrick in a league cup match about 20 years ago. I still remember that little overhead flick, never seen anything like it.

Man as a die hard mexican fan a Mexican American it was truly exciting to watch Carlos vela when I was 10 years old win the first type of World Cup for Mexico then I watched him from 09-21 I would look forward to his highlights all over Spain, news in arsenal, even the gold cup in the summer, gio dos santos, Carlos vela were the perfect dynamic duo & would have been the game changer for us in the 2014 World Cup match against the Netherlands but, as always fate always has a good way at laughing at us Mexicans when it comes to the WC, I kept up so much with Carlos vela in his prime with real sociedad It was built up hype for 2014 he didn’t show up, then 2018 he kinda flopped he had no chemistry like with gio, then 2018-2020 I would fly to LA from Texas to watch this guy play for LA galaxy games I remember him and Ibrahimovich score hattricks and LAFC in a thrilling win 5-4.. honestly it’s was the best MLS game I had ever watched and I was front row.. now 2023 I am truly disappointed on what this guy could have became but, at least grateful to see glimpses of greatness. Hopefully we get another talent in Mexico like this we deserve it.

I think it’s cool. Someone should do whatever they want so long as it doesn’t harm others. Don’t owe anyone anything

As Mexican it is sad, but in the end, that's his life

I love this guy man the way he plays is so natural I try to replicate him sad he doesn’t love the game😢

Great breakdown 👌🏾

His basketball love definitely helped him stay athletic and mobile. That's probably why he was able to shank on football training

You have to do a Hugo Sanchez video or a Rafa Marquez video now!!!

Vela is very nice to watch in MLS, he has a very smooth and composed play style. He reminds me of KDB in some ways

Zlatan puts it best "Where is vela in his prime? MLS, where was I in my prime? That's right Europe, AC Milan"

As a Mexican this hurt to watch. So much potential but we gotta respect his choice oh well

Crazy. I always wondered why I never saw him playing with the Mexican national team.

Great video once again! You should do a video on the Mexican supersub Javier Hernandez (chicharito)

Dude did what made him happiest. He used his talent at a sport he didn't actually enjoy beyond it being his job to get paid Premier League and La Liga money, and then build himself a dream life in America where he can do whatever he wants. You can only respect that.

Literally my favourite fotball content channel

Not having any love for the game could’ve actually benefitted him on the field in some moments. He would’ve put less pressure on himself and it may have helped him stay composed.

I'm a huge fan of this guy after this vid especially as a fan of both sports. Just because you're good at something doesn't mean you'll be passionate about it. Especially after ur father forces you to do it. Now he gets to be at the top of a smaller league in MLS making bank and likely being able to have a longer career and make money longer due to not having as many injuries due to a less rigorous schedule and hectic competition to prem or LaLiga Hope he gets to play some games as a Poing Guard either in Euro League or NBA before it's all said and done. Even if it's just as coming off the bench.

Nice vid I would really like to see a how good was David Silva one next

I remember Vela being a wonderkid on FM. He wanted NBA, got MLS... can't grumble.

Vela did reach his potential, but football was not his priority; the reason he abandoned the Mexican Squad was that he has issues with one of the captains at the time, Salcido, who basically blame him and another player, last name Juarez for organizing a party where they invited ladies of the evening some happen to be trans, and the tabloids ran the story so Juarez and Vela had a 6-month suspension of the national team while everyone else involved just got a monetary penalty after that Vela refuse to come back. Later Salcido announced he was retiring from the national team, and guess who accepted to come back. Vela did Scoring 2 goals against the Netherlands in a friendly match. After the Russian World Cup, he also announced his retirement, stating that with or without him, Mexico did the about the same, and it was time for a younger generation to take his place, something freaking Ochoa refuses to step down and let other younger goalies shine. Vela was gifted and always shine on half-the-table teams because he wasn't looking for the spotlight; he just wanted to play; he liked football when he was playing, but outside of that, he rather do something else again; it was not his priority unless he was on the field.

The thing is that people paint him as this soulless mercenary when in reality he was treated unfairly by FMF and used as a scapegoat and the relationship also soured because of all the scandals and corruption in the Mexican NT. He showed up when he had to it’s just that he was one of the smart ones and decided he wouldn’t deal with the federation bullshit.

I think this makes him a legend in his own right.

I would bet someone told him as a kid “you’ll never be any good, stop playing.” And then he’s was like “ima play even harder! 😠” and hates every minute of it lol

Watch him play with LAFC and see the joy in his face. He doesn't hate football. He hates the politics and off field demands in Europe and Mexico.

Ironic that Mexico’s generational talent wouldn’t love the game

The first time I watched Vela, he was 16 and still fighting for a spot at Arsenal. Even then though I could tell this guy had something special about him. I could have wagered he was Brazilian with the flair he had with the ball at his feet.

great channel brother you deserve 1million

If he mastered the dribble with his feet he most definitely would have with his hands. VIVA MEXICO 💯

So sad he didn’t play for our country. Also I got scared cuz I saw the vid but then I couldn’t find it anymore 😅

I think his dad plays a part of this. When my dad started to force me to play a sport, I started to mess up on purpose. No one likes to be told what to do. But if I went professional that’s a different story, so this is a very interesting story

I love your videos man!!!

He was very good because he saw the game of football as a basketball player those chip shots are what we call jellys around the basket, his long range shot idea and willing to take them comes from probably practicing 3s. His passes are similar to outlet passes and does the 1-2 pick and roll quite interesting tbh.

As a Mexican his story and gio story really hits different wish they both played and succeeded😪

Bro i lowkie know how he feels, obviously not the same skills as him but i loved futbol as a kid so damn much and then my dad wanted me to succeed so much that he had me in 2 different teams. A club team and then lower skilled local team and sometimes i would even play with the older kids in the club team. So on a single day i would have 3 matches. I got burnt out so damn quick but didn’t want to disappoint my dad as he gave me so much support out all my siblings.

I remember watching this beast at sociedad , idk why he left them. Bro could’ve been a club legend, a cult hero like Joaquin at Betis

Man dude Mexico could have a golden generation in 2010s or Idk

I was very good at cricket but I loved football. At 19 years old I would play around in the nets against first class cricket players and match them. My parents never pushed me to play any sport. I'm a P.E. Teacher now. Give thanks for your parents Vela. PS - I love my job now. I get to help young people develop athletically and reach their full potential.

You could do “how good was he” series about jairzinho (love your content)

Just found your channel with the giovanni dos santos video you earned a sub!

that boy dont hate football, thats just an excuse he uses for his wasted potential

So unfortunate 😕 imagine if Vela had the Ronaldo ambition and love for football. He could've been the Mexican GOAT or even better. He reminds me a bit about myself but opposite. Love football but my technique sucked, and was extremely good at basketball, tore my acl and meniscus at 15, lost interest and bye bye university scholarships. 😅

it honestly pisses me off so bad that someone could be that good at the beautiful game but has no passion for it, we really could've used a player like that in the world cup for mexico, there is so many people out there who would kill for what he has.

Good vid!

*Mexico do great with Mexican managers but unfortunately they've been cheated out with their golden generations many a times* *2002 and 2010 had epic squads*

Hey raymar can you make a video on Ruud Gullit?

i remember play old FM and keep playing Carlos Vela as main player... the peak of that, he got skilled like the atrribute of Haaland these days.. but it just the game, but i will not amaze...

Bale fell out of love with the game. Madrid was harsh to him after he did great things for them, Im not sure its a fair comparison with the passion and heart he has shown in his career. Other then that great video.

The MLS was the best move for him 🤷‍♀️. America has a better lifestyle than old Europe.

most mexicans are like this alot of talent no passion no huevos 😢

This is a prime reason why I hate when people talk about players being “lazy” and acting like all the players are good for are their footballing talents when they are real people who have dreams and goals of their own that bring them joy

I'm happy that he got the opportunity to go to LA and live the life he aspired