Juan Gutierrez (footballer, born 2005)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Gutierrez and the second or maternal family name is Ruiz.
Juan Gutierrez
Personal information
Full name Juan Esteban Gutierrez Ruiz
Date of birth (2005-02-23) 23 February 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth Cereté, Colombia
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 New York Red Bulls II
Number 34
Youth career
2021–2023 AA de Fútbol Popayán
Red Bull Bragantino
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– New York Red Bulls II 45 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 July 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20 July 2023

Juan Esteban Gutierrez Ruiz (born 23 February 2005) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a defender for New York Red Bulls II of MLS Next Pro.

Career

Early career

Born in Cereté, Juan Gutierez began his youth career with Club Área Chica de Montería before joining Academia Alemana de Fútbol Popayán in 2021. His play with Popayán caught the attention of Brazilian side Red Bull Bragantino, which invited Gutierrez to play the FAM Cup with the Bragantino Under-17 side.[1]

New York Red Bulls II

On 15 April 2023, Gutierrez signed with New York Red Bulls II to compete in MLS Next Pro. [2] Gutierrez made his debut for the team on 14 May 2023, appearing as a starter in a 2–0 derby victory over New York City FC II.[3]

Career statistics

As of match played 12 January 2024[4]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup [a] League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
New York Red Bulls II 2023 MLS Next Pro 19 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 21 0
2024 26 3 1 0 0 0 — 27 3
Total 45 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 48 3
Career total 45 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 48 3
  1. ^ Includes U.S. Open Cup

References

  1. ^ "Juan Gutiérrez disputa copa en Brasil". diariodelcauca.com.co. 29 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Juan Esteban: De Popayán a la MLS de Estados Unidos". diariodelcauca.com.co. 19 April 2023.
  3. ^ "New York Red Bulls II Defeat New York City FC II, 2-0 at MSU Soccer Park". newyorkredbulls.com/2.
  4. ^ "J. Gutierrez". Soccerway. Retrieved 24 January 2014.