ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Matrix Midwest) - St. Louis CITY SC announced it has acquired Venezuelan international forward Sergio Córdova on loan from Switzerland’s BSC Young Boys through June 30, 2026.
Córdova will occupy an international roster slot and will be classified as a Designated Player for the loan period.
“Adding Sergio on loan gives us valuable depth and short-term reinforcement while maintaining the flexibility that is important to our long-term plans”, said Sporting Director Corey Wray. “We are always looking to maximize the MLS roster mechanisms and putting Sergio in the DP spot will benefit us in several ways while also giving us options moving forward. Beyond that, he brings qualities we value in a striker with his movement, ability to link play, and stretch defenses. We are excited to get him integrated with the group and look forward to what he can add over the coming months.”
The 28-year-old has played over 250 matches across multiple leagues in Europe, North America, and South America.
He began his career with Caracas FC before playing in the Bundesliga for FC Augsburg and Arminia Bielefeld.
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In 2022, he made his MLS debut with Real Salt Lake and finished the season with 11 goals. He then went on to feature for the Vancouver Whitecaps.
For country, Córdova has represented Venezuela at the senior level 19 times. At the U-20 level, he earned Player of the Tournament honors at the 2016 Copa de los Andes and scored four goals at the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup, including a strike that won Goal of the Tournament.
He has also previously played with CITY SC’s Simon Becher, Marcel Hartel, Eduard Löwen and Jaziel Orozco at other clubs.
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