Eric Calvillo


Eric Santana Calvillo Ramirez is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for USL Championship club El Paso Locomotive. Born in the United States, he plays for the El Salvador national team.

Club career

New York Cosmos

Calvillo signed with the New York Cosmos on January 15, 2016. He made 21 appearances and scored 4 goals for the North [American Soccer League (2011)|NASL] side, and was with the team, when it won the Soccer Bowl 2016 and was the runner-up for the Soccer Bowl 2017. He was the runner-up for the 2017 NASL Young Player of the Year.

San Jose Earthquakes

On January 20, 2018, the San Jose Earthquakes of MLS signed Calvillo to a multiyear contract. He was then sent to San Jose's USL affiliate, Reno 1868, on a temporary loan basis, and made his first appearance as a starter in Reno's 3–4 loss to Swope Park Rangers on March 17, 2018. Following the 2021 season, San Jose declined their contract option on Calvillo.

El Paso Locomotive

On January 11, 2022, Calvillo signed with USL Championship side, El Paso Locomotive. In the 2022 [El Paso Locomotive FC season|2022 season], he made 31 appearances and scored 6 goals, including a direct free kick against Atlanta United II.

International career

Calvillo has appeared for the United States at the U-15, U-17, and U-19 levels. At the U-17 World Cup">United States men's national under-17 soccer team">U-17 World Cup, he appeared on the 21-man roster, alongside Christian Pulisic, and captained the US squad at the 2016 U-19 Copa del Atlantico. He later chose to represent El Salvador and has since made eight appearances at the senior level.

Personal life

Calvillo was born in the United States to a Mexican father and Salvadoran mother.

Statistics

Honours

Orange County SC