COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew have acquired defender Rudy Camacho via trade with CF Montréal in exchange for $200,000 in 2023 General Allocation Money and $200,000 in 2024 General Allocation Money. The veteran French centerback will be added to the Crew roster through the 2023 season and will occupy an International Roster Slot.
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“Rudy’s skillset and leadership provide a solid veteran presence to our backline, especially given his familiarity with Coach Nancy and our team’s desired style of play,” said President and General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko. “A high-caliber player and consistent starter for CF Montréal in recent years, he is another strong addition to our Club as we continue to improve the roster during the summer window.”
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Camacho appeared in 128 career regular season games for CF Montréal (126 starts) from 2018-2023, scoring seven goals and adding one assist. CF Montréal’s 2021 Defensive Player of the Year, Camacho also tied a club record for goals scored by a defender in a single season with three in 2021.
Hailing from L'Arbresle, France, Camacho made his professional debut with AS Nancy’s reserve team, appearing in 52 games from 2010-2012. He them moved to AS Lyon-Duchère, featuring in 51 regular season matches and one Coupe de France game from 2012-2014.
In 2014, Camacho joined CS Sedan Ardennes and helped the club earn promotion to the French third division following the 2014-2015 season. From 2015-2016, he served as the team captain while making 29 appearances.
Camacho made the move to Belgian club Waasland-Beveren, where he started a total of 56 games in two seasons in the Jupiler Pro League from 2016-2018. He contributed in eight playoff matches and five Belgian Cup games.
TRANSACTION: Columbus Crew acquire defender Rudy Camacho from CF Montreal on July 31, 2023, in exchange for $200,000 of 2023 General Allocation Money and $200,000 of 2024 General Allocation Money.
Name: Rudy Camacho
Position: Defender
Height: 6’1”
Born: March 5, 1991 in L'Arbresle, France
Citizenship: France
Acquired: Via trade with CF Montreal on July 31, 2023
Previous Experience: CF Montreal (2018-23), Waasland-Beveren (2016-18), CS Sedan (2014-16), Lyon La Duchère (2012-14), Nancy (2008-12)
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