Antonio Bustamante


Antonio Bustamante is an Bolivian-American who plays as a midfielder for Club Blooming.

Career

D.C. United

On January 21, 2019, Antonio signed a homegrown contract with D.C. United. Antonio had his first start for D.C. against the Philadelphia Union on June 12, 2019 in a U.S. Open Cup match. After the 2019 season, D.C. United did not exercise Bustamante's contract option.

Loan to Loudoun United

Bustamante was loaned to D.C. United's USL team, Loudoun United before their inaugural season. Bustamante was rewarded Man of the Match after scoring one goal and assisting a goal against Louisville City FC on July 28, 2019. He played 2,133 minutes in his one season with Loudoun.

International career

Bustamante was called up by César Farías to play with the Bolivia national under-23 football team in the 2020 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament. Bustamante made his first international appearance as a substitute in the 60th minute of the opening match against Paraguay's own U23 side.