Thomás Chacón

  • Years with Minnesota United: 2019–2022
  • Position: Midfielder (Left Midfield/Attacking Midfield)
  • Nationality: Uruguayan
  • Acquisition: Signed by Minnesota United FC as a Young Designated Player from Danubio FC (Uruguay) on August 7, 2019. The reported transfer fee was around $4 million (or €2.0 million), which was a club record at the time.

Thomás Chacón was one of Minnesota United’s earliest Young Designated Player signings, arriving as a highly-rated teenager with significant youth international experience. His time with the club was unfortunately limited, as he struggled to secure consistent playing time.

Key stats with Minnesota United (MNUFC):

  • MLS regular season appearances: 6
  • MLS regular season goals/assists: 0
  • Loan spells:
    • Liverpool Futbol Club (Uruguayan first division, April 2021 – December 2021)
  • Departure: Minnesota United waived Chacón and exercised their one offseason buyout of a guaranteed contract on his deal on January 26, 2022.

Memorable moments and honors (Overall career):

  • Youth international: Represented the Uruguay National Team at multiple youth levels, including the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
  • Debut: Made his professional debut in Uruguay’s first division with Danubio FC in 2017 at the age of 17.
  • Playing style: Known for his technical ability and playmaking vision, he was viewed as a prospect capable of playing multiple attacking midfield and wide-midfield roles.

Where is he now?:

  • Thomás Chacón is currently an active Midfielder for FC Aarau in the Swiss Challenge League (second tier of Swiss football).
  • He joined FC Aarau on September 3, 2025, on a one-year contract with an option to extend, following a spell with AC Bellinzona.