Biography
Who is Aníbal Godoy?
Early career and European move
Aníbal Godoy began his professional path at Chepo FC in his home country. In late 2011, he moved to the Argentine club Godoy Cruz on a loan agreement to play alongside Armando Cooper. This followed his recognition as the Player of the Year within Panama. After his time in Argentina, he returned to Chepo before heading to Europe in August 2013 to join the Hungarian team Honvéd Budapest. He made his first appearance for the Hungarian side on September 1, 2013, against Kaposvár Rákóczi.
Major League Soccer career
Aníbal Godoy signed with the San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer in August 2015. He eventually became a vice-captain for the club during the 2018 season. In August 2019, it was announced that he would transfer to Nashville SC ahead of their start in the 2020 season. The deal included 650,000 dollars in General Allocation Money going to San Jose. He played for Nashville until his release following the 2024 season.
Later that year, on December 19, 2024, he signed a one-year contract with the expansion club San Diego FC, which included options for two additional seasons.
International football and World Cup experience
Aníbal Godoy is a veteran midfielder who participated in the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup held in Canada as part of the Panama squad. His senior debut for his country occurred in March 2010 during a friendly against Venezuela. By June 2026, he had accumulated 160 caps and scored four goals for the national team. He competed in the 2011 and 2013 Gold Cups.
During the 2017 Gold Cup, he played in four matches and earned a spot on the Best XI for the group stages, although he scored an own goal in the quarter-final against Costa Rica. He was a key member of the team that reached the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup final, where they lost to Mexico. Also, he was part of the squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia and the 2026 World Cup, where he announced his international retirement after the group stage.
Citizenship and personal status
Aníbal Godoy secured a U.S. Green card by February 2018, which classified him as a domestic player for roster purposes in the league. On March 31, 2025, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States.
Birthday and age
Aníbal Godoy was born on February 10, 1990, which makes Aníbal 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Aníbal shares the date with 53 other famous people.
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