Antonio Bustamante


Antonio Bustamante is a Bolivian footballer who plays as a midfielder. Born in the United States, Bustamante represents the Bolivia national team.

Career

D.C. United

On January 21, 2019, Antonio signed a homegrown contract with D.C. United. Antonio had his first start for D.C. against the Philadelphia Union on June 12, 2019, in a U.S. Open Cup match. After the 2019 season, D.C. United did not exercise Bustamante's contract option.

Loudoun United

Bustamante was loaned to D.C. United's USL team, Loudoun United before their inaugural season. Bustamante was rewarded Man of the Match after scoring one goal and assisting a goal against Louisville City FC on July 28, 2019. He played 2,133 minutes in his one season with Loudoun.

Club Blooming

Bustamante joined Club Blooming in March 2020.

Club Náutico Capibaribe

In 2020, Bustamante was loaned out to Club Náutico Capibaribe.

Thisted FC

On 11 September 2021, Bustamante joined Danish 2nd Division club Thisted FC. Bustamente left the Danish club at the end of 2022.

B.93

On transfer deadline day, 31 January 2023, Bustamante joined another Danish 2nd Division club, B.93.

International career

Bustamante was called up by César Farías to play with the Bolivia national under-23 football team in the 2020 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament. Bustamante made his first international appearance as a substitute in the 60th minute of the opening match against Paraguay's own U23 side.
On 9 October 2020, Bustamante debuted for the senior Bolivia national team in a 5–0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification defeat to Brazil.