Marco Antonio Delgado (born May 16, 1995), known as Mark Delgado or Marky Delgado, is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC.

Early life

Delgado grew up watching his two older brothers soccer games and watching Liga MX games on television with his father. Delgado began playing soccer at the age of four with children two to three years older, after a coach saw him playing with a ball while at his older brother's soccer game. Delgado grew up playing in the Pomona United Youth Soccer League and when he was 14, switched to the Cosmos West Academy. The next year, he joined U.S. Soccer's U-17 residency program, spending two semesters before returning home.

In 2011, Delgado had established himself in the Southern California youth soccer scene and faced a difficult decision decided which Los Angeles–based MLS academy to join – Chivas USA or the LA Galaxy, ultimately deciding to join Chivas. After attending the Generation Adidas Cup with the Chivas academy, he was invited to the first team training. At age 16, he was playing with the Chivas U19 team and training with the MLS squad.

Club career

Chivas USA

Delgado with Chivas USA in 2013

Delgado was signed by Chivas USA as a Home Grown Player on April 2, 2012. Delgado made his professional debut on October 4, 2012, during a 4–0 defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps FC, coming on as a 73rd-minute substitute.

Toronto FC

Delgado defending Kaká in match against Orlando City

After the folding of Chivas USA in November 2014, Delgado was selected by Toronto FC in the 2014 MLS Dispersal Draft.

He made his debut for Toronto FC in May 2015 in the 2015 Canadian Championship. On July 12, 2015, he scored his first goal for Toronto in a 4–4 draw against New York City FC at Yankee Stadium. On July 20, 2015, Delgado was named to the MLS Team of the Week.

Delgado was again named to the MLS Team of the Week on August 1 and August 22, 2016. On October 18, 2016, Delgado re-signed with Toronto FC on a multi-year deal.

LA Galaxy

On January 21, 2022, Delgado was traded to return to his home state to play for LA Galaxy.

Los Angeles FC

On January 22, 2025, Delgado was traded to the crosstown rival club Los Angeles FC.

International career

Delgado with the U.S. national team

Delgado was born in the United States to Mexican parents, making him eligible to represent Mexico as well as the United States. At 13, he spent time with the U.S. U15 team and was part of the American U-17 residency program in Bradenton, Florida in 2010 and 2011. Delgado has represented the United States at the under-17, under-18 and under-20 levels. On January 8, 2018, Delgado received a call-up for the senior team for a friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

He made his United States national team debut in a 1–0 friendly win against Paraguay on March 27, 2018. He started the match and helped win the decisive penalty, which was converted by Bobby Wood; he came off in the 86th minute for fellow senior team debutant Timothy Weah.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played April 14, 2026

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Chivas USA2012MLS100010
201316000160
201420210212
Total3720010382
Toronto FC2015MLS2031010223
20162821030322
20172635031344
201828200408010412
2019302413020393
2020190000010200
2021303003040373
Total181151111711402022517
Toronto FC II (loan)2017USL1010
LA Galaxy2022MLS2922010322
20233023000332
20243215030401
Total9157040301055
Los Angeles FC2025MLS343306170504
202671005000121
Total4143011170625
Career total3512621122125112043129

International

As of match played November 20, 2018

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
United States201860
Total60

Source:

Honors

Toronto FC

LA Galaxy

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