*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:12, 10 January 2025 (UTC)
Ramón Darío Ábila (born 14 October 1989)[1] is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Huracán. He is commonly known by the Argentine media as "Wanchope."
On 22 June 2016, Ábila was signed by Cruzeiro on a four-year contract for a transfer fee of US$4 million.[2] He was loaned to Cruzeiro for the 2017 season.
Boca Juniors
He was transferred to Boca Juniors in December 2017.[3] On 11 February 2018, he made his debut in a 1–0 win against Club Atlético Temperley. Two weeks later, he scored his first goal for the club in a 4–2 win against San Martín. On 11 November, in the 2018 Copa Libertadores Final first leg, he scored Boca's first goal in the match against River which ended 2–2.
He scored his first MLS goal on 12 May 2021 in a home match against the Vancouver Whitecaps. He lifted his jersey in celebration to reveal a shirt with a photo of his brother, Gaston, who had died of suicide the year prior.
D.C. United
On 11 August 2021, D.C. United acquired Ábila on another loan off of waivers.[5] He scored his first goal for the club on 18 August, in a 2–3 loss against the New England Revolution.[6] Following the 2021 season, Ábila was released by the club.[7]