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Jair Collahuazo

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Jair Collahuazo
Personal information
Full name Jair Antonio Collahuazo Vaca[1]
Date of birth (2006-01-21) 21 January 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth Esmeraldas, Esmeraldas, Ecuador[1]
Height 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Position(s) Center back
Team information
Current team
New York Red Bull II
Number 50
Youth career
Emelec
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024–New York Red Bulls II (loan) 1 (0)
International career
2022– Ecuador U17 11 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 05:00, 9 November 2023 (UTC)

Jair Antonio Collahuazo Vaca (born 21 January 2006) is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays as a central defender for Ecuadorian Serie A club Emelec.

Club career

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Emelec

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Born in Esmeraldas, Collahuazo began his career in the youth academy of Emelec. Collahuazo's first team debut with Emelec was postponed due to a call-up for a microcycle with the Ecuador under-17 team in September 2023, with teammate Diogo Bagüí drafted in to cover for an injury crisis instead.[2][3]

New York Red Bulls II

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On 29 February 2024, it was reported that New York Red Bulls II had acquired Collahuazo on a 1 year loan deal with an option to purchase from Emelec. [4]

International career

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Collahuazo was called up to the Ecuador under-17 team for the 2023 South American U-17 Championship, and despite not starting in the first match, established himself as one of Ecuador's key players as the nation finished second place to Brazil.[5]

He was called up again for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup, stating that if his teammates were all focused, they could win the tournament.[6][7]

Style of play

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Initially a midfielder when he began playing football at the age of eight, Collahuazo was converted to a defender during his career, due to his imposing height – standing at 1.96 m.[8] He has named compatriot Piero Hincapié as an inspiration to him, stating that he hopes to follow in the Ecuador international's footsteps.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b Jair Collahuazo at WorldFootball.net
  2. ^ "Oficial: Jair Collahuazo se sumará al microciclo de La Tri después de jugar ante Mushuc Runa" [Official: Jair Collahuazo will join the La Tri microcycle after playing against Mushuc Runa]. ole.com.ar (in Spanish). 18 September 2023.
  3. ^ Carvajal, Javier (22 September 2023). "No sería Collahuazo, el reemplazo de León es hijo de una ex gloria de Emelec" [It would not be Collahuazo, León's replacement is the son of a former Emelec glory]. nacionfutbol.com.ec (in Spanish). Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  4. ^ Otero, Luis (29 February 2024). "DETALLES! Jair Collahuazo buscará labrar su futuro en el filial del New York Red Bull". futbolecuador.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Jair Collahuazo la gran promesa de Emelec que espera tener un espacio" [Jair Collahuazo, the great promise of Emelec who hopes to have a space]. hinchaemelecista.com (in Spanish). 25 April 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  6. ^ "Jair Collahuazo: "Si todos pensamos igual, podemos traer la copa"" [Jair Collahuazo: "If we all think the same, we can bring the cup"]. ole.com.ar (in Spanish). 24 October 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  7. ^ "Jaír Collahuazo y el objetivo de Ecuador para el Mundial Sub-17 de Indonesia: Podemos traer la copa si estamos enfocados" [Jaír Collahuazo and Ecuador's goal for the Under-17 World Cup in Indonesia: We can bring the cup if we are focused]. eluniverso.com (in Spanish). 24 October 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  8. ^ a b Pin, Daniel (9 April 2023). "Jair Collahuazo: "Tenemos equipo para ser campeones sudamericanos"" [Jair Collahuazo: “We have a team to be South American champions"]. expreso.ec (in Spanish). Retrieved 9 November 2023.
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