Diego Gutiérrez (soccer, born 1997) explained

Diego Gutiérrez
Fullname:Diego Nicolás Gutiérrez Zúñiga
Birth Date:18 February 1997
Birth Place:Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada
Height:1.79 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Cavalry FC
Youthclubs1:Colo-Colo
Youthclubs2:Palestino
Years1:2015–2019
Clubs1:Palestino
Caps1:8
Goals1:0
Years2:2019–2020
Clubs2:Valour FC
Caps2:30
Goals2:0
Years3:2021
Caps3:12
Goals3:1
Years4:2022–2023
Clubs4:Valour FC
Caps4:49
Goals4:4
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Cavalry FC
Caps5:18
Goals5:0
Nationalyears1:2017
Nationalteam1:Canada U20
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Pcupdate:August 16, 2024
Ntupdate:May 11, 2017

Diego Nicolás Gutiérrez Zúñiga (born February 18, 1997) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Cavalry FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life

Gutiérrez was born to Chilean parents in Greenfield Park, Quebec in Canada and moved to Santiago in Chile when he was three years old. He began playing soccer at age five in the Colo-Colo academy. Afterwards, he joined the youth setup of Palestino.[1] [2]

Club career

On November 6, 2015, Gutiérrez made his senior league debut for Palestino against Deportes Antofagasta.[3] He departed the club in March 2019.[4]

In March 2019, Gutiérrez signed a deal with Canadian Premier League club Valour FC.[5] After the season, the club exercised his option for the 2020 season.[6]

In March 2021, Gutiérrez returned to Chile, signing with Primera B side Barnechea.[7]

In December 2021, Gutiérrez returned for a second spell at Valour FC for the 2022 season.[8] [9] He was named the league's Player of the Month in April 2023.[10] After not scoring in his first three seasons with Valour (across both stints), he netted four goals in the 2023 season.[11] After the 2023 season, he chose to depart the club, after declining an extension offer.[12] [13]

In January 2024, he signed with Cavalry FC on a two-year contract, with an option for 2026.[14] [15]

International career

Eligible to represent both Canada and Chile internationally, Gutiérrez was called up to the Chile U20 team in June 2016 for a pair of friendlies against Paraguay.[16] However, he did not play in either match.[17]

In January 2017, Gutiérrez was called up to a camp for the Canadian U20 team for the first time. He made his debut against the Panama U20 in a friendly on January 20. He subsequently made the roster for the 2017 CONCACAF U-20 Championship,[18] where he made two appearances.[19]

Personal life

His twin brother Cristián is also a professional soccer player.[20]

Honours

Palestino

2018

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Move to Whitecaps and MLS not really a return home for Cristian Gutiérrez but it is an important “next stage” in his footballing growth. Away from the Numbers. January 22, 2020. Michael. McColl.
  2. Web site: Cavalry FC brings 'intelligent' midfielder Diego Gutierrez into force. Calgary Herald. January 2, 2024. Todd. Saelhof.
  3. Web site: Joven defensa de Palestino y hermano gemelo de Cristián Gutiérrez fue citado para jugar por la Sub 20 de Canadá. es. February 11, 2017. El Mercurio. Young defender from Palestino and twin brother of Cristián Gutiérrez was summoned to play for the Canadian U20.
  4. Web site: El chileno-canadiense Diego Gutiérrez deja Palestino y parte al Valour FC de Canadá. Chilean-Canadian Diego Gutiérrez leaves Palestino and joins Valour FC in Canada. es. March 4, 2019. RedGol. Sebastián. Munizaga.
  5. Web site: Valour FC sign Canadian youth international Diego Gutierrez. March 4, 2019. Canadian Premier League.
  6. Web site: Valour FC Re-Signs Dylan Carreiro And Diego Gutierrez. January 16, 2020. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  7. Web site: John. Jacques . Diego Gutierrez Signs For Chilean Side AC Barnechea . Northern Tribune . March 3, 2021.
  8. Web site: Valour FC signs Canadian midfielder Diego Gutiérrez . Valour FC. 21 December 2021.
  9. Web site: Diego Gutierrez Completes Valour Return. December 21, 2021. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  10. Web site: Valour FC’s Diego Gutiérrez named CPL Player of the Month for April. May 4, 2023. Canadian Premier League. Mitchell. Tierney.
  11. Web site: All-action: Why midfielder Diego Gutiérrez is a perfect fit with Cavalry FC. January 2, 2023. Canadian Premier League. Mitchell. Tierney.
  12. Web site: Valour FC announce 7 departures including Gutierrez, de Brienne. December 20, 2023. Canadian Premier League.
  13. Web site: Big Shoes To Fill: Gutierrez And De Brienne Leave Valour FC. December 20, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  14. Web site: Cavalry FC Signs Diego Gutierrez to 2024 Roster. January 2, 2024. Cavalry FC.
  15. Web site: Valour Captain Diego Gutierrez Comes To Cavalry. January 2, 2024. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  16. Web site: La Roja sub 20 practicó por última vez antes de viajar a Paraguay. The Roja Under 20 practiced for the last time before travelling to Paraguay. es. June 20, 2016. Football Federation of Chile.
  17. Web site: Rumour: Gutierrez Poised For Valour Return. December 20, 2021. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  18. Web site: Canada names 20-man squad for CONCACAF U-20 Championship. Steve. Brisendine. February 9, 2017. Major League Soccer.
  19. Web site: “As soon as I came in, I knew he was a guy that I wanted to bring back to the club.” - Gutiérrez returns to the club for 2022. December 21, 2021. Valour FC. Ed. Tait.
  20. Web site: “He’s grown in leadership with the team.” - Diego Gutierrez. March 3, 2023. Valour FC. Ed. Tait.

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