Cristian Arango

Early career

Arango began his professional career with Envigado in 2012, aged 17. For the 2015–16 season, he was loaned out to Valencia B, Valencia's reserve team in the third division, where he scored eight goals in 26 games. At the end of the season, he returned to Envigado to play the 2016 Finalizacion season, where he played in all 20 games, scoring four goals. In January 2017, his move to Millonarios was made official. He played with them in the 2017 Apertura and the 2017 Copa Libertadores, and although he did not get much playing time due to injuries, his performance interested many European clubs.

Portugal

On 28 June 2017, he was confirmed as a Benfica player, signing a five-year contract After playing the preseason with the club, the board decided to send him on loan. In August 2017, Desportivo Aves signed him on a one-year loan. On 10 January 2018, he scored two important goals in a match against Rio Ave; first, he scored in the last minute of the game to tie the score at 3-3 and send the game into extra time. He added another in extra time, and scored his penalty in the shootout to help his club qualify to the semi-finals of the Taça de Portugal. Aves later won the cup, defeating Sporting CP in the final, although Arango did not play. On 9 July 2018, he was loaned out again, this time to Tondela.

Return to Millonarios

On 10 July 2019, Arango returned to Millonarios, signing a three-year contract.

Los Angeles FC

On 2 August…

On 16 November 2021, Arango made his senior national team debut in a World Cup qualifier against Paraguay.

Club

As of match played 6 April 2025

Aves

Taça de Portugal: 2017–18 Los Angeles FC

MLS Cup: 2022 Supporters' Shield: 2022 Individual

MLS Newcomer of the Year: 2021 MLS All-Star: 2024