Bernardo Añor Jr.
# Bernardo Añor Jr.

Bernardo Añor Acosta (Spanish pronunciation:; born May 24, 1988) is a Venezuelan footballer who plays as a defender or a midfielder.

## Career

### College and amateur

During the 2010 collegiate off-season Añor was on the roster of the Bradenton Academics in the USL Premier Development League, but never actually saw any minutes with the team.

### Professional

On January 14, 2011, Añor was drafted in the third round (48th overall) in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft by Columbus Crew. He made his professional debut on March 26, 2011, in a 0-0 tie with the New York Red Bulls, and scored his first professional goal on June 18 in a 2-0 win over Houston Dynamo and for his actions on field, earned MLS Player of the Week honors in the process.

Añor was traded to Sporting Kansas City on December 8, 2014.

Añor spent the 2016 season on loan with NASL side Minnesota United FC. It was announced on January 24, 2017 that Añor had signed with Minnesota United FC as the team built its roster for its first Major League Soccer season.

### International

Añor is an experienced youth international, having represented Venezuela at U-15 and U-20 levels. He made his debut for the senior squad on 16 November 2018 in a friendly against Japan as a 74th-minute substitute for Luis Mago.

## Personal

Bernardo's father, also named Bernardo Añor, was a professional soccer player in Venezuela. His younger brother Juanpi is also a footballer.

