Aníbal Godoy is a professional footballer from Panama, known for his role as a midfielder.
He plays as a defensive midfielder for Major League Soccer club San Diego FC.
Godoy started his professional career at Chepo FC, where he was voted Player of the Year in Panama before moving abroad.
Биография
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Aníbal Casis Godoy Lemus, a talented Panamanian footballer, began his journey in the world of football at Chepo FC, where he played from 2007 to 2013. His impressive performance earned him the title of Player of the Year in Panama, which led to a loan move to Godoy Cruz in Argentina in 2011, where he played alongside compatriot Armando Cooper. After returning to Chepo, Godoy made a significant move to Europe, signing with Hungarian club Budapest Honvéd FC in 2013.
Major League Soccer and International Career
In August 2015, Godoy signed with the San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer (MLS), where he quickly became a key player and was named vice-captain in 2018. His career continued to flourish as he transitioned to Nashville SC in 2019, contributing to the team ahead of their inaugural season. After a successful stint, he signed with San Diego FC in December 2024. On the international stage, Godoy has been a stalwart for the Panama national team, earning over 160 caps and participating in multiple Gold Cups and the 2018 World Cup.
Personal Life and Legacy
Beyond his football career, Godoy became a naturalized American citizen in March 2025, holding a U.S. green card since 2018. His leadership on the field was evident when he captained Panama in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup, leading the team to the finals. Godoy announced his international retirement following the 2026 World Cup, marking the end of a significant chapter in his football journey, but his contributions to the sport and his country will be remembered for years to come.
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As of match played 13 September 2026
International
As of match played 17 June 2026
Scores and results list Panama's goal tally first.
Godoy started his career at Chepo and moved abroad in November 2011 to join Godoy Cruz on loan to play alongside compatriot Armando Cooper after being voted Player of the Year in Panama. After returning to Chepo he moved to Europe in August 2013 when he signed for Hungarian side Honvéd Budapest. He made his debut for them on 1 September 2013 against Kaposvár Rákóczi.
San Jose Earthquakes
Godoy signed for MLS side San Jose Earthquakes on 6 August 2015. On 30 November 2017, he signed a new, multi-year contract with the club. He took on the role of vice-captain during the 2018 season.
Nashville SC
On 7 August 2019, it was announced that at the conclusion of the 2019 season, Godoy would move to Nashville SC ahead of their inaugural MLS season in 2020. San Jose would receive $650,000 of General Allocation Money in return. He was released by Nashville following their 2024 season.
San Diego FC
Godoy signed with MLS expansion club San Diego FC on 19 December 2024. The team announced Godoy had joined on a one-year contract with club options for the following two seasons.
With the Panama under-20 team, Godoy participated in the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada. Godoy made his senior debut for Panama in a March 2010 friendly match against Venezuela and has, as of June 2026, earned a total of 160 caps, scoring four goals. He also played at the 2011 and 2013 Gold Cups. Godoy represented Panama in all four of its 2017 Gold Cup matches, comprising three group stage matches and one quarter-final. He tallied one assist and was named to the Best XI of the group stages, but ultimately scored an own goal in Panama's quarter-final match against Costa Rica and club teammate Marco Ureña, resulting in the end of the tournament for Panama and Costa Rica's advancement to the semi-finals. During the lead-up to the 2018 World Cup, Godoy was called up to the squad for friendlies against Denmark and Switzerland on 22 and 27 March, respectively, along with San Jose teammate Harold Cummings. In May 2018, he was named in Panama's 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. He captained his national team at the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup, helping them reach the final, where they were defeated 1–0 by Mexico. On 26 May 2026, he was named in the 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup. He announced his international retirement following his team's group-stage elimination at the World Cup.
- Club
- Chepo FC (2007–2013)
- Club
- Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba (2012–2012)
- Club
- Budapest Honvéd FC (2013–2015)
- Club
- San Jose Earthquakes (2015–)
- Club
- Panama national under-20 football team (2007–2008)
- Club
- Panama men's national football team (2010–)
- Club
- San Diego FC
- Club
- Nashville SC
- League
- Major League Soccer
- National team
- Panama
Личное
As of 27 February 2018, Godoy holds a U.S. green card, qualifying him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes. Godoy became a naturalized American citizen on March 31, 2025.
Клубы
- Panama men's national football team2010сейчас
- San Jose Earthquakes2015сейчас
- Nashville SCсейчас
- San Diego FCсейчас
- Chepo FC2007–2013
- Panama national under-20 football team2007–2008
- Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba2012–2012
- Budapest Honvéd FC2013–2015
Играл вместе с
Aaron PitchkolanSan Jose Earthquakes · 2009–2009
Abass Cheikh DiengBudapest Honvéd FC · 2006–2012
Abass Cheikh DiengBudapest Honvéd FC · 2006–2012
Abdul Kader KeïtaBudapest Honvéd FC · 2014–2015- Abdul Thompson ContehSan Jose Earthquakes · 2000–2000
Abraham Gneki GuiéBudapest Honvéd FC · 2007–2010- Adam FryeSan Jose Earthquakes · 1999–1999
Adam JahnSan Jose Earthquakes · 2013–2016- Adnan SezginSan Jose Earthquakes · 1982–1983
Adolf VécseyBudapest Honvéd FC- Agustín DíazGodoy Cruz Antonio Tomba · 2015–2015
- Agustín ManzurGodoy Cruz Antonio Tomba
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Идентификаторы и алиасы
Aníbal Casis Godoy Lemus is a Panamanian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Major League Soccer club San Diego FC.
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