Diego Gutiérrez (footballer, born 1993)

Diego Gutiérrez Chávez (born October 24, 1993) is a Mexican born soccer player who plays as a defender and defensive midfielder for Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in the United Soccer League.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Gutiérrez and the second or maternal family name is Chávez.

Early life and education

Diego was born in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico but moved to the United States at the age of 12. He attended Frisco Centennial High School and played collegiate Division 1 soccer for Houston Baptist University.

Professional career

Gutierrez signed for his hometown club Club León in December 2015. After a 6-month spell, he transferred to Inter Playa del Carmen where he also spent 6 months. In early 2017, he signed a two-year contract for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.

Diego Gutierrez juggling a ball in practice for the Colorado Switchbacks FC

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Notes
  1. United Soccer League, USL. "BEVANS AMONG TRIO OF SWITCHBACKS SIGNINGS". switchbacksfc.com. USL. Retrieved 31 August 2017.


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