Milton Blanco

Milton Blanco

Personal information
Full name	Milton Blanco
Date of birth	April 27, 1984 (1984-04-27) (age 27)
Place of birth	Fresno, California, United States
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position	Forward/Attacking Mid
Club information
Current club	Fresno Fuego
Number	8
Youth career
2004	Fresno Pacific Sunbirds
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2003–2004	Fresno Fuego
2005	Chivas USA	5	(0)
2006	Puerto Rico Islanders	15	(9)
2007	Fresno Fuego	12	(6)
2008	Harrisburg City Islanders	17	(8)
2009	Austin Aztex U23	12	(6)
2010–	Fresno Fuego	30	(22)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of August 9, 2011. † Appearances (Goals).

Milton Blanco (born April 27, 1984) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Fresno Fuego in the USL Premier Development League. He is the 2011 MVP award winner for the USL PDL League. It would be hard to argue against Blanco, who led the entire league in points (38) and assists (14) for the Southwest Division Champions.

A veteran leader for the Fuego, Blanco has had professional stints with USL PRO’ Harrisburg City Islanders as well as Chivas USA of MLS. Blanco is the 2nd Fuego player to receive this award joining former Fuego star Pablo Campos, the 2007 winner.

Blanco has played with the Columbus Crew and Chivas USA of the MLS, and is sure to sign again in Major League Soccer in 2012. He is training with the San Jose Earthquakes currently, and invited to play on the Reserve Squad..

PLAYING STYLE

As an Attacking Midfielder he is a skilled dribbler and Free Kick specialist. As a striker or second striker, he can score and cut for runs, as proven by his league scoring awards. Opponents find it hard to defend, due to his Spanish skill mixed with USA League toughness.

PERSONAL

Blanco is of Mexican heritage, but born in the United States. He carries both a Mexico and USA passport.

AWARDS:

• 2011 North American USL PDL MVP
• 2011 PDL All-Star XI
• 2011 USL PDL All Western Conference Team
• 2011 USL PDL Scoring Champion (Goals/Assist)
• 2011 PDL Assist Champion
• 2011 Team MVP and Scoring Leader (Voted by Players)

External links

• MLS player profile
• BLANCO HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

Persondata
Name	Blanco, Milton
Alternative names
Short description	Footballer
Date of birth	April 27, 1985
Place of birth	Fresno, California, United States
Date of death
Place of death