Eduard Atuesta

Independiente Medellín

Atuesta made his senior debut in the Copa Colombia when he started in a 5–1 victory over Envigado FC on 13 April 2016. Later that season, Atuesta made his league debut in the Torneo Finalización when he came on as a 55th-minute substitute for Juan David Cabezas in a 1–1 draw with Jaguares de Córdoba on 18 September. Three days later, Atuesta made his international debut in the Copa Sudamericana when he came on as a 63rd-minute substitute for John Édison Hernández in a 2–0 victory over Brazilian club Santa Cruz. In the 2017 season, Atuesta became a regular starter for the club as Independiente Medellín were defending Torneo Apertura champions for the first time since 2004. Independiente Medellín made it to the final of the 2017 Copa Colombia, allowing Atuesta his first chance to win a trophy as part of the squad, but the club would lose 3–1 to Atlético Junior on aggregate. In the 2018 season, Atuesta made just one appearance for the club, a 3–0 victory over Atlético Huila on 3 February.

Loan to Los Angeles FC

Atuesta signed with Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC for their debut 2018 season on a season-long loan deal on 27 February 2018. Atuesta made his first appearance with LAFC in the inaugural El Tráfico derby on 31 March, when he was subbed in during a 4–3 away loss to the LA Galaxy. Atuesta scored his first goal for the club, the opening goal of a 2–0 win against Minnesota United on 9 May.

Los Angeles FC

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Atuesta played for the Colombia under-20 national team at the 2017 South American U-20 Championship. In August 2019, he was called into the Colombia under-23 national team for friendlies against Brazil and Argentina.

As of match played 19 September 2026

Atuesta earned his U.S. green card in February 2019. This status also qualifies him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.