Juan Gutierrez (footballer, born 2005)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Juan Esteban Gutierrez Ruiz | ||
| Date of birth | 23 February 2005 | ||
| 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 | 62 | (4) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:28, 18 August 2025 (UTC) | |||
Juan Esteban Gutierrez Ruiz (born 23 February 2005) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a defender for MLS Next Pro club New York Red Bulls II.
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 15 August 2025[4]
| Club | Season | League | U.S. Open Cup | Play-offs | 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 | MLS Next Pro | 26 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 27 | 3 | ||
| 2025 | MLS Next Pro | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 17 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 62 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 4 | ||
References
- ^ "Juan Gutiérrez disputa copa en Brasil". diariodelcauca.com.co. 29 January 2022.
- ^ "Juan Esteban: De Popayán a la MLS de Estados Unidos". diariodelcauca.com.co. 19 April 2023.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II Defeat New York City FC II, 2-0 at MSU Soccer Park". newyorkredbulls.com/2.
- ^ "J. Gutierrez". Soccerway. Retrieved 24 January 2014.