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Diego Gutierrez (born May 1, 1999) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Major League Soccer club Portland Timbers.

Diego Gutierrez

Personal information
Date of birth	(1999-05-01) May 1, 1999 (age 23)
Place of birth	Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Position(s)	Forward
Club information
Current team	Portland Timbers
Number	16
Youth career
	Elite Academy
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–2019	Omaha Mavericks	44	(10)
2020–2021	Creighton Bluejays	30	(15)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022–	Portland Timbers	1	(0)
2022–	Portland Timbers 2	6	(2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 23, 2022

Youth and college

Gutierrez played high school soccer at Ralston High School, finishing his time there as the state's all-time leading goalscorer with 112 goals as well as tallying 43 assists. Gutierrez earned First Team All-Nebraska honors and was a four-time All-State selection. He also played club soccer with the Elite Academy.[2]

In 2017, Gutierrez attended the University of Nebraska Omaha to play college soccer. Between 2017 and 2019, Gutierrez made 44 appearances for the Mavericks, scoring 10 goals and tallying 13 assists, getting named Summit League All-Newcomer Team and Summit League All-Tournament Team in 2017, and First Team All-Summit League in 2018.[3]

In 2020, Gutierrez transferred to Creighton University for his senior year, scoring 15 goals in 30 appearances over two years with the 2020 season truncated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gutierrez was named Big East Offensive Player of the year and a two-time selection onto the All-Big East First Team.[2] During the extended 2020–21 season, Gutierrez was drafted 70th overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by Portland Timbers.[4] He didn't immediately sign with the club, instead finishing 2021 at Creighton.

Professional career

On February 25, 2022, Gutierrez signed a one-year deal with Major League Soccer side Portland Timbers.[5] He made his professional debut on March 12, 2022, appearing as an 87th–minute substitute during a 1–0 win over Austin FC.[6]

Personal life

Gutierrez is of Mexican descent and holds dual American and Mexican citizenship.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played September 23, 2022[7]

Appearances and goals by club, season, and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Portland Timbers	2022	MLS	1	0	—		—		—		1	0
Portland Timbers 2	2022	MLS Next Pro	6	2	—		—		—		6	2
Career total			7	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	2

References

External links

• Omaha Mavericks Profile
• Creighton Bluejays Profile
• Portland Timbers Website
• Diego Gutierrez at Major League Soccer

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