Player Details

Name

Juan Esteban Ortiz

Height

5' 10"

Weight

163 lbs

Date of Birth

8.29.1987 (36)

Birthplace

Medellin, Colombia

Position

Midfielder

Player Category

International
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Pareja Heads into 2016 with Depth Across the Roster

Pareja Heads into 2016 with Depth Across the Roster

It’s safe to say that Oscar Pareja is in an enviable position. Coming off the best statistical season in franchise history, Dallas was able to retain the core of the 2015 roster while adding experienced talent at every field position in forward Maximiliano Urruti, midfielders Carlos Gruezo,Juan Esteban Ortiz and Mauro Rosales,
Career Summary

Ortiz, 28, is a veteran of 241 Colombian first-division matches. He began his career in 2008 with Independiente Medellín, the same club that FC Dallas head coach Oscar Pareja started out with in 1987.

Ortiz appeared in 108 matches for Medellín from 2008 to 2010. The midfielder transferred to Millonarios in 2011 and played 109 matches before being loaned to Atletico Huila ahead of the 2015 season. Ortiz added another 24 matches to his resume last season, playing alongside former FC Dallas star, David Ferreira.