John Carlos Cortez (born March 9, 2004) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender for USL Championship side New York Red Bulls II via the New York Red Bulls academy.

John Cortez
Personal information
Full name John Carlos Cortez
Date of birth (2004-03-09) March 9, 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth Ridgewood, New Jersey, United States
Position(s) Left-back
Team information
Current team
New York Red Bulls II
Number 41
Youth career
New York Red Bulls
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– New York Red Bulls II 18 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of March 20, 2022

Club career

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As part of the New York Red Bulls academy,[1] Cortez appeared for New York Red Bulls II in June 2021, originally debuting on June 12, 2021, against Charleston Battery, but the game was abandoned due to bad weather. He made official debut on June 16, 2021, appearing as an 86th-minute substitute during a 3–1 win over Charlotte Independence.[2]

Personal life

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Cortez is of Peruvian descent from his grandparents.[3]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played June 28, 2021[4]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
New York Red Bulls II 2021 USL Championship 2 0 2 0
Career total 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0

References

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  1. ^ "John Carlos Cortez and Kenan Hot Called to U-15 Boys' National Team | New York Red Bulls". nysoccer.
  2. ^ "New York Red Bulls II vs. Charlotte Independence - June 16, 2021| USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
  3. ^ Galiano, Renzo (July 14, 2021). "John Carlos Cortez, la 'perla' de ascendencia peruana de las canteras del NYRB". migrantesdelbalon.com (in Spanish). Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  4. ^ John Cortez at Soccerway
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