Cristian Ojeda (footballer, born 1999)

Cristian Rómulo Ojeda (born 22 January 1999) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Talleres.[1]

Not to be confused with Cristian Ojeda (footballer, born 1985).
Cristian Ojeda
Personal information
Full name Cristian Rómulo Ojeda
Date of birth (1999-01-22) 22 January 1999
Place of birth Posadas, Argentina
Height 1.67 m (5 ft 5 1⁄2 in)[1]
Playing position(s) Attacking midfielder[2]
Club information
Current team
 Talleres
Youth career
2007–2013 Huracán de Posadas
2013–2018 Talleres
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018– Talleres 6 (0)
2019 → Portland Timbers 2 (loan) 27 (4)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:02, 7 July 2020 (UTC)

Club career

Before joining Talleres, Ojeda played for the Huracán de Posadas youth system from 2007 to 2013.[3] Midway through the 2017–18 Argentine Primera División season, Talleres promoted Ojeda into their first-team squad.[1][4] He made his debut on 26 January during a home victory over San Lorenzo.[1] In February, Ojeda made three appearances at 2018 U-20 Copa Libertadores in Uruguay for the club's U20 team.[1] On 1 March 2019, Ojeda joined USL Championship side Portland Timbers 2 on loan for their 2019 season.[5] He scored his first senior goal in a 4–2 defeat at Casino Arizona Field to Phoenix Rising on 29 June.[1][6]

International career

In March 2018, Ojeda was selected by the Argentina U20 team that trained and travelled with the seniors for friendlies with Italy and Spain.[7][8]

Career statistics
As of 7 July 2020.[1]
Club statistics
Club Season League Cup League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Talleres 2017–18 Primera División 5000——0050
2018–19 100000000010
2019–20 000000—0000
Total 600000000060
Portland Timbers 2 (loan) 2019 USL Championship 274———00274
Career total 33400000000334
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    References
    1. "Cristian Ojeda profile". Soccerway. 12 May 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
    2. "Cristian Ojeda". World Football. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
    3. "La historia de Ojeda, el pibe de Talleres que vive en la pensión y trata de usted a Guiñazú". Mundod Lavoz. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
    4. "Cristian Ojeda profile". BDFA. 12 May 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
    5. "T2 acquire Brayan Hurtado, Cristian Ojeda on loan". March 2019.
    6. "Phoenix rises up to defeat Timbers 2". Pamplin Media Group. 30 June 2019. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
    7. "Dos juveniles de Talleres viajarán con la selección argentina para los partidos ante Italia y España". Mundod Lavoz. 7 March 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
    8. "El saludo de Messi a Cristian Ojeda, el pibe de Talleres que entrena en la selección". Mundod Lavoz. 20 March 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
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