Kellyn Acosta is an American football player who plays for Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC and the United States national team. Acosta plays as a midfielder wearing jersey number 23 in his current squad. Since January 2022, Acosta has been playing for his current club.
Acosta has played for other clubs like FC Dallas and Colorado Rapids. So, having played for multiple teams, Acosta has signed decent deals. So, the professional footballer has amassed a considerable fortune and lives a lavish life.
Acosta is a professional footballer who is signed with MLS club Los Angeles FC. Before that, he had contributed to other clubs. So, as of now, Acosta is estimated to have a net worth of over $1 million. Playing with Los Angeles FC, Acosta earns £20,000 a week and £1,040,000 a year. When Acosta joined LAFC in January 2022, he received a decent deal worth €1.36 million.
In the 2020 season, Acosta was playing for Colorado. During that time, he earned £10,000 a week and £520,000 a year. Before that, he earned £4,000 a week and £208,000 a year. Likewise, Acosta played for FC Dallas. His weekly salary was £4,000, while his yearly wage was £208,000.
Meanwhile, Acosta's market value is €3 million and looking at his career graph; his earnings will take rise in the future. Acosta enjoys a quality life just like another American soccer player Zack Steffen.
Acosta is currently in a relationship with his girlfriend, Hali Carleton. The pair reportedly met each other in 2021, and after some time, they began dating. Acosta and Hali are very private about their love life and do not expose any details regarding their dating life.
Moreover, Acosta is a father of a son named Emerson, who was born in his past relationship. But the details regarding his baby mama remain unknown. Acosta has a strong bond with his son, and he often posts images with him on his IG account, where we can follow Acosta as @kellynacosta.
Acosta began playing football after joining the youth team of FC Dallas in 2009. He represented their youth system until 2013 and started to play with the senior squad. While playing for FC Dallas's senior team, Acosta scored nine goals in 117 professional matches.
On July 23, 2018, Acosta moved to play with Colorado Rapids. For three years, he appeared in 79 games and also netted seven goals. Since January 14, 2022, Acosta has been a part of the Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC.
Regarding his career at the national team, Acosta has played for the youth teams of the United States. From his father's side, he was also able to represent the Japanese team. In 2016, Acosta made his debut for the senior team of America. He has earned over 50 caps for the squad. Also, Acosta played represented the US team in FIFA World Cup 2022.
Kellyn Kai Perry-Acosta was born to his parents, Kennith Acosta and Kanikah Perry, on July 24, 1995. He grew up in Plano, Texas, United States. His father has Japanese background, while his mother is Puerto Rican. So, Acosta holds an American nationality and belongs to a mixed ethnic background.
Likewise, Acosta was raised alongside his two siblings named Kenny and Kenley-Grace.