5 José Cifuentes
Midfielder Ecuador Cruzeiro
José Cifuentes, 1999-03-12, Midfielder for Ecuador, plays for Cruzeiro. 10 international caps, 0 goals. Part of Ecuador's 2026 World Cup Group E squad.
Age
27 yrs
Height
178 cm
Weight
70 kg
Caps
10
Goals
0
Position
Midfielder
Number
#5
Biography
Ecuadorian midfielder who contributes in both attack and defence. Currently plying his trade at Cruzeiro, an industrious midfielder, José Cifuentes excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Ecuador. Has earned 10 international caps. Set to compete with Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 4 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
2022
He made more than 100 appearances for LAFC and helped them win the Supporters' Shield and MLS Cup double in 2022.