Orlando City midfielder Wilder Cartagena out for 2025 with Achilles injury
Orlando City SC midfielder Wilder Cartagena will miss the 2025 MLS season after undergoing surgery to repair his left Achilles tendon, the club announced Tuesday.
Status: Under contract through 2025
Acquired: Via transfer on Dec. 14, 2023
Club Highlights:
Won the 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with Orlando City
Has scored 11 goals and provided nine assists through 321 appearances across all competitions in his professional career
Has scored three goals and provided three assists in 80 appearances for the Lions since joining on loan in 2022
International Highlights:
Has made 40 appearances for Peru on the international stage
Debuted for Peru’s senior national team on Sept. 5, 2017, in a 2-1 win over Ecuador
Has played in 19 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and one FIFA World Cup match