Juan Gutierrez (footballer, born 2005)

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Juan Gutierrez
Personal information
Full name Juan Esteban Gutierrez Ruiz
Date of birth (2005-02-23) 23 February 2005 (age 20)
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*
YearsTeamApps(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.

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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]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague U.S. Open Cup Play-offsContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
New York Red Bulls II 2023 MLS Next Pro 190002000210
2024 MLS Next Pro2631000273
2025 MLS Next Pro1710000171
Career total624102000654

    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.