Brian Gutiérrez (born June 17, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire.

Brian Gutiérrez
Personal information
Full name Brian Gutiérrez
Date of birth (2003-06-17) June 17, 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Berwyn, Illinois, United States
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
Position(s) Attacking midfielder, winger
Team information
Current team
Chicago Fire
Number 17
Youth career
2015–2020 Chicago Fire
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Chicago Fire 120 (10)
International career
2019 United States U16 3 (0)
2021–2022 United States U20 7 (2)
2023 United States U23 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 24, 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of February 24, 2024

Club career

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Born in Berwyn, Illinois, Gutiérrez began his career with the Chicago Fire youth academy in 2015.[2] On March 9, 2020, Gutiérrez signed a homegrown player deal with the club's first team in Major League Soccer.[2]

Gutiérrez made his professional debut for the Chicago Fire on August 20, 2020, against Columbus Crew, coming on as an 82nd-minute substitute in a 3–0 defeat.[3]

International career

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Gutiérrez has played for the U.S. youth national teams at multiple levels, including the Under-20 level. He was also in consideration for the USMNT's senior camp in December 2021.[4]

On October 8, 2023, Gutiérrez was called up to the United States under-23 national team ahead of friendlies against Mexico and Japan.[5]

Personal life

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Born in the United States, Gutiérrez is of Mexican descent.[6]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played October 6, 2024[7]
Club Season League National cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Chicago Fire 2020 MLS 6 0 6 0
2021 17 0 17 0
2022 33 2 1 0 34 2
2023 32 2 3 0 3[a] 0 38 2
2024 31 6 31 6
Career total 119 10 4 0 0 0 3 0 126 10
  1. ^ Appearances in Leagues Cup

References

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  1. ^ "Brian Gutiérrez". Chicago Fire FC. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  2. ^ a b McCraney, Patrick (March 9, 2020). "Chicago Fire sign academy midfielder Brian Gutiérrez". Hot Time in Old Town. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
  3. ^ "Columbus Crew 3–0 Chicago Fire". Soccerway.
  4. ^ "Berhalter's 26-player December camp roster mixes veterans and youth". American Soccer Now.
  5. ^ "Twenty-three Players Called to U.s. Olympic Men's Soccer Team Training Camp as Preparations for Paris 2024 Kick Off in Phoenix". ussoccer.com. October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  6. ^ Chairez, Marcus (August 8, 2022). "2022 Youth Series: Top 20 Born In 2003".
  7. ^ Brian Gutiérrez at Soccerway
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