Cristian Ortiz (born April 23, 2007) is a professional footballer who currently plays for the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the USL Championship. Born in the United States, he is a youth international for the Dominican Republic.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Cristian Ortiz | ||
| Date of birth | April 23, 2007 | ||
| Place of birth | White Plains, New York, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Tampa Bay Rowdies | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2024 | Florida Premier | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Tampa Bay Rowdies | 5 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2024- | Dominican Republic U20 | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 19, 2024 | |||
Career
editOrtiz moved from New York to Port Richey, Florida at a young age. In March 2024, he signed a USL Academy Contract with the Tampa Bay Rowdies after playing for local youth clubs that were affiliated with the professional team.[1] He then made his league debut on March 24, and would go on to became the first player to sign a professional contract from the Rowdies' academy system two months later.[2]
International career
editAfter making senior level appearances for the Rowdies in the USL Championship, Ortiz was called up to represent the Dominican Republic under-20 team in the 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.[3]