Boston Billups

Boston Billups (born 24 August 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Cartagena, on loan from Eldense. Born in the United States, he has represented Malta at the youth level.

Early life Billups was born on 24 August 2005 in Clackamas, Oregon, United States. From 2011 to 2019, he attended Catlin Gabel School in Portland. In 2019, Billups moved to Spain to attend the American School of Barcelona, completing his studies there in 2021. From 2022 to 2024, he continued his education at the International School of Belgrade, where he graduated with an IB Diploma. From 2024, he began a degree in Computer Science online at the University of Florida.

Club career Early career Billups started his youth career with Portland Timbers, where he trained from 2017 to 2019, developing foundational skills in a competitive U.S. environment. In 2019, he moved to Spain, joining CE L'Hospitalet and later had brief stints with Atlètic Sant Just FC and Vic Riuprimer REFO FC. At Sant Just, Billups was part of a historic side that was promoted to División de Honor Cadete for the first time in the club's history. His experience in Spain was marked by adaptability during the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Billups joined Serbian club Red Star Belgrade in early 2022, where he continued his youth development at Serbia's most successful club until late 2023.

IMT

In October 2023, Billups transferred to FK IMT, contributing to their U19 National Championship (Omladinska liga Srbije 23/24) group and helping FK IMT qualify for its first-ever UEFA Youth League qualification.

Rayo Majadahonda In February 2025, Billups signed a contract with Spanish club CF Rayo Majadahonda. He only featured in one match for the club before leaving in July.

Cartagena In August 2025, Billups signed a contract with Spanish club FC Cartagena's reserve team, FC Cartagena B. He spent the entire pre-season with the first team while impressing and playing in all six first team matches.

Eldense In September 2025, Billups signed a contract with Spanish club CD Eldense. He received his first professional start in the Copa del Rey against Real Jaén on 29 October, also scoring his first professional goal in official competition during this match. Billups ended the season with 11 matches overall, as the club achieved promotion to Segunda División.

Return to Cartagena (loan) On 22 July 2026, Billups returned to Cartagena on a one-year loan deal.

International career In 2024, Billups has represented Malta at the under-19 level, making two appearances for the side. He made his youth international debut in a 2–2 draw against the Albania under-19s on 22 March.

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