Luis Amarilla
- Years with club: 2020 (Loan), 2022 (Designated Player)
- Position: Forward (Striker)
- Nationality: Paraguayan
- Acquisition:
- 2020: Acquired on loan from Vélez Sarsfield (Argentina) in December 2019.
- 2022: Signed to a permanent Designated Player contract in February 2022.
Luis Amarilla is a Paraguayan striker who had two separate spells with Minnesota United FC. Known for his powerful finishing, opportunistic runs, and ability to hold up the ball, he was the primary center forward for the Loons during both the shortened 2020 season and the 2022 campaign.
Key stats with Minnesota United (MLS):
- MLS regular season appearances: 43
- MLS regular season goals: 15
- MLS regular season assists: 5
- Total club appearances (all competitions): 46 (16 goals, 5 assists)
- Best Season: 2022 (31 appearances, 9 goals, 3 assists).
Memorable moments and honors:
- Pandemic Success (2020): Before the season was halted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Amarilla was off to a hot start, scoring two goals in the first two matches of the 2020 season. His immediate impact helped the team start with two wins.
- First Goal: Scored his first MLS goal in the 2020 season opener against Portland Timbers on March 1, 2020.
- Paraguayan International: He has represented the Paraguay national team at the senior level.
- Departure: Amarilla was transferred to Atlas FC (Mexico, Liga MX) in December 2022.
Where is he now?:
- After leaving Minnesota, Amarilla spent the 2023 season with Atlas FC in Liga MX.
- He was then transferred to another Mexican club, Mazatlán FC, in 2024.
- Luis Amarilla is currently an active forward for Mazatlán FC in Liga MX.
