Cristian Techera

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Techera and the second or maternal family name is Cribelli.

Cristian Rafael Techera Cribelli (born May 31, 1992) is a Uruguayan footballer who plays as a forward for Sport Boys.

Cristian Techera

Techera playing for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in 2017
Personal information
Full name	Cristian Rafael Techera Cribelli
Date of birth	(1992-05-31) May 31, 1992 (age 33)
Place of birth	Paysandú, Uruguay
Height	1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Winger, Forward
Team information
Current team	Sport Boys
Number	10
Youth career
	Peñarol
	River Plate
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2010–2016	River Plate	74	(18)
2015	→ Vancouver Whitecaps (loan)	22	(7)
2016–2019	Vancouver Whitecaps	79	(16)
2019	→ Belgrano (loan)	3	(1)
2019–2021	Belgrano	20	(3)
2021	Atenas	17	(2)
2022	Ayacucho	24	(10)
2023	Cerro Largo	13	(0)
2024-	Sport Boys	33	(6)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 27 October 2024

Career

Techera began his career in 2010 with River Plate Montevideo, where he played for five seasons.^[1]

He was loaned out to Major League Soccer club Vancouver Whitecaps FC on April 9, 2015.^[2] Techera signed permanently with Vancouver on January 4, 2016.^[3][4]

Style of play

Upon signing the player on loan in 2015, former Vancouver Whitecaps coach Carl Robinson described Techera as "a quick natural winger, who can play on both sides of the pitch. He has great technical ability and will excite in the attacking third."^[5] His MLS Profile describes him as "a technical, speedy winger capable of both scoring and setting up his teammates. The Uruguayan makes up for his small frame with speed and an ability to withstand physical play from opposing defenders."^[6] A diminutive midfielder or forward, his nickname is "the bug," due to his small stature.^[7]

Honours

Vancouver Whitecaps

• Canadian Championship: 2015