Player Name: Nicolás Octavio Lodeiro Bila

• Nationality: Uruguay
• Date of Birth: March 21, 1989
• Position: Attacking midfielder / Central midfielder / Playmaker
• Preferred Foot: Right
• Current Club (as of last update): Seattle Sounders FC (Major League Soccer)

Seattle Sounders — Overview

• Joined Seattle Sounders: July 2016
• Role: Designated Player, team playmaker and midfield leader
• Notable contributions: Key creator and assist provider; influential in Seattle’s attacking play and set-piece delivery
• Major achievements with Seattle (highlights):
  • MLS Cup: 2016, 2019
  • CONCACAF Champions League: Finalist 2022 (Seattle won in 2022 historically — Lodeiro was part of the club during their continental prominence)
  • Multiple U.S. Open Cup and Supporters’ Shield contention seasons

Style of Play

• Creative playmaker with excellent vision, short passing and through balls.
• Strong set-piece delivery (corners, free kicks) and clutch goal/assist ability in tight games.
• Energetic off-the-ball movement, press resistance and leadership on the pitch.

Career Summary (selected clubs)

• Nacional (Uruguay) — early career and development
• Boca Juniors (Argentina) — moved to a bigger South American stage
• Corinthians (Brazil) — short spell
• Ajax (Netherlands) — European experience
• Botafogo (Brazil) — returned to Brazil
• Seattle Sounders FC (United States) — signed 2016, long-term impact as a star midfielder

International Career

• Uruguay national team regular since early 2010s.
• Participated in major tournaments including the FIFA World Cup (2014 squad) and Copa América editions, contributing as an experienced midfield option.

Notable Traits & Legacy

• Regarded as one of MLS’s top midfielders during his tenure, often cited for clutch performances in playoff and international club competitions.
• Respected leader in the locker room and among fans for consistency and competitive mentality.