Juan Galindrez
Juan Guillermo Galindrez Mosquera (born 4 July 1994) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Rio Grande Valley FC in the USL Championship.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Juan Guillermo Galindrez Mosquera | ||
Date of birth | 4 July 1994 | ||
Place of birth | Cali, Colombia | ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.82 m) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Rio Grande Valley FC | ||
Number | 11 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016–2017 | Real Cuautitlán | 4 | (0) |
2017–2018 | Tijuana Premier | 34 | (21) |
2018–2019 | Dorados de Sinaloa | 6 | (0) |
2019–2020 | Fortaleza CEIF | 24 | (4) |
2021–2022 | Chattanooga Red Wolves | 55 | (25) |
2023– | Rio Grande Valley FC | 19 | (3) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:35, 16 October 2023 (UTC) |
Career
Galindrez began his career in Mexico with Real Cuautitlán, where he only played 4 games due to visa issues. He then moved to Club Tijuana, spending time with Tijuana Premier where he scored 21 goals in just 34 games.[1] His final spell in Mexico was with Dorados de Sinaloa, where he was coached by Diego Maradona.[2]
In 2019, Galindrez returned to Colombia with second-tier side Fortaleza CEIF.[3]
On 22 February 2021, Galindrez signed with USL League One side Chattanooga Red Wolves.[4] He made his debut for the club on 8 May 2021, starting in a 1–0 win over North Texas SC.[5] He finished 2021 with 11 goals, tied for 5th in the league.[6]
On 13 July 2022, Galindrez was named USL League One player of the month for June after scoring 6 goals throughout the month.[7] He would finish the 2022 season with the 4th most goals in the league at 14.[8]
On 25 January 2023, it was announced that Galindrez has signed with USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC.[9]
References
- Tiempo, Casa Editorial El. "Juan Galindrez, el colombiano que quiere ser el goleador de Maradona". futbolred.com.
- "El último colombiano que trabajó con Maradona: "Es increíble su mística"". Gol Caracol. 9 September 2019.
- "Futbolista colombiano contó como fue tener a Diego Maradona de técnico en Dorados". Antena 2. 25 November 2020.
- Publicist, Staff (23 February 2021). "Chattanooga Signs Colombian Forward Juan Galindrez". Chattanooga Red Wolves SC.
- "North Texas SC vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves SC - May 8, 2021 | USLLeagueOne.com". www.uslleagueone.com.
- "2021 League Leaders". uslleagueone.com.
- "Chattanooga's Juan Galindrez Voted League One Player of the Month for June". uslleagueone.com. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
- "2022 Stats". uslleagueone.com.
- https://www.uslleagueone.com/news_article/show/1256946