David Estrada (born February 4, 1988) is a Mexican former footballer who played as a forward.
Early life and amateur Estrada was born in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico and moved to California with his family at four months old. He was raised in Salinas, California and attended Alisal High School. A successful player at the high school level, Estrada led the nation his senior season with 66 goals, including 12 in one game on January 11, 2006, versus Monte Vista Christian (Watsonville, CA)—the second-most single-game goals in state history.
He played four years of college soccer at UCLA. As a walk-on his freshman year, he was the team's top scorer, was named Soccer America's National Freshman of the Year, was a second-team All-Pac-10 selection and was voted UCLA's Offensive MVP. After missing the first seven matches of his sophomore year because of a fractured foot, he was again named to the All-Pac-10 second-team in 2007. He received All-Pac-10 honors for the third time in his career, being named to the honorable mention team in 2008, and earned third-team NSCAA All-Far West honors and first-team All-Pac-10 acclaim in his senior year. In his senior season, Estrada recorded three goals and seven assists playing a wide right midfield position.
During his college years Estrada also played four seasons with Salinas Valley Samba in the National Premier Soccer League.
Career
Professional
Estrada was drafted in the first round (11th overall) of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft by Seattle Sounders FC. He made his professional debut on April 3, 2010, coming on as a substitute in a game against the New York Red Bulls.
On March 17, 2012, Estrada started in the Sounders first match of the season, and recorded his first three professional goals, scoring a hat trick.
Estrada was traded to D.C. United on August 7, 2014, in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft.
Estrada was cut by D.C. United in February 2015, going on trial with Tippeligaen side Stabæk.
On March 20, 2015, Estrada signed for the Sacramento Republic. On August 10, Estrada was released by Sacramento.
After a spell with Orange County Blues FC, Estrada moved to USL side Charlotte Independence on February 3, 2016.
On March 14, 2018, Estrada signed with Seattle Sounders FC 2 as a player and as an assistant coach with the Sounders FC Academy.
On December 18, 2018, Estrada signed with New Mexico United. Estrada won Humanitarian of the Year with New Mexico United in November 2019.
International Estrada was called up for a U.S. Under-18 national team camp in January 2007, but has not yet played internationally for any country.
Coaching career
Estrada was named the Head Coach of New Mexico United's Academy on February 8, 2024.
Career statistics
Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals USA League Open Cup League Cup North America Total2010Seattle Sounders FCMajor League Soccer3010004080201130100010502012175203032257201317010000018020141000——10Atlanta Silverbacks (loan)North American Soccer League30———30Charlotte Eagles (loan)USL Championship00———00D.C. UnitedMajor League Soccer90—1040140201500——0000Sacramento Republic FCUSL Championship18310——193Orange County Blues FC70—10—802016Charlotte Independence3051010—32520173151000—3252018Seattle Sounders FC 23311———33112019New Mexico United3021010—302202051000—151 Total USA17229806012224331 Career total17229806012224334
Honours
Seattle Sounders FC Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup (2): 2010, 2011
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