Jair Collahuazo

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Collahuazoand the second or maternal family name is Vaca.

Jair Collahuazo

Personal information
Full name	Jair Antonio Collahuazo Vaca [1]
Date of birth	(2006-01-21) 21 January 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth	Esmeraldas, Esmeraldas, Ecuador [1]
Height	1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Position(s)	Center back
Team information
Current team	New York Red Bull II
Number	50
Youth career
	Emelec
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2024–	→ New York Red Bulls II (loan)	1	(0)
International career
2022–	Ecuador U17	11	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 05:00, 9 November 2023 (UTC)

Jair Antonio Collahuazo Vaca (born 21 January 2006) is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays as a central defender for Ecuadorian Serie A club Emelec.

Club career

Emelec

Born in Esmeraldas, Collahuazo began his career in the youth academy of Emelec. Collahuazo's first team debut with Emelec was postponed due to a call-up for a microcycle with the Ecuador under-17 team in September 2023, with teammate Diogo Bagüí drafted in to cover for an injury crisis instead. ^{[2] [3]}

New York Red Bulls II

On 29 February 2024, it was reported that New York Red Bulls II had acquired Collahuazo on a 1 year loan deal with an option to purchase from Emelec. ^[4]

International career

Collahuazo was called up to the Ecuador under-17 team for the 2023 South American U-17 Championship, and despite not starting in the first match, established himself as one of Ecuador's key players as the nation finished second place to Brazil. ^[5]

He was called up again for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup, stating that if his teammates were all focused, they could win the tournament. ^{[6] [7]}

Style of play

Initially a midfielder when he began playing football at the age of eight, Collahuazo was converted to a defender during his career, due to his imposing height – standing at 1.96 m. ^[8] He has named compatriot Piero Hincapié as an inspiration to him, stating that he hopes to follow in the Ecuador international's footsteps. ^[8]

References

1. Jair Collahuazo at WorldFootball.net
2. "Oficial: Jair Collahuazo se sumará al microciclo de La Tri después de jugar ante Mushuc Runa" [Official: Jair Collahuazo will join the La Tri microcycle after playing against Mushuc Runa]. ole.com.ar (in Spanish). 18 September 2023.
3. Carvajal, Javier (22 September 2023). "No sería Collahuazo, el reemplazo de León es hijo de una ex gloria de Emelec" [It would not be Collahuazo, León's replacement is the son of a former Emelec glory]. nacionfutbol.com.ec (in Spanish). Retrieved 9 November 2023.
4. Otero, Luis (29 February 2024). "DETALLES! Jair Collahuazo buscará labrar su futuro en el filial del New York Red Bull". futbolecuador.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 29 February 2024.
5. "Jair Collahuazo la gran promesa de Emelec que espera tener un espacio" [Jair Collahuazo, the great promise of Emelec who hopes to have a space]. hinchaemelecista.com (in Spanish). 25 April 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
6. "Jair Collahuazo: "Si todos pensamos igual, podemos traer la copa"" [Jair Collahuazo: "If we all think the same, we can bring the cup"]. ole.com.ar (in Spanish). 24 October 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
7. "Jaír Collahuazo y el objetivo de Ecuador para el Mundial Sub-17 de Indonesia: Podemos traer la copa si estamos enfocados" [Jaír Collahuazo and Ecuador's goal for the Under-17 World Cup in Indonesia: We can bring the cup if we are focused]. eluniverso.com (in Spanish). 24 October 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
8. Pin, Daniel (9 April 2023). "Jair Collahuazo: "Tenemos equipo para ser campeones sudamericanos"" [Jair Collahuazo: “We have a team to be South American champions"]. expreso.ec (in Spanish). Retrieved 9 November 2023.

External links

• Jair Collahuazo at Soccerway