Jair Collahuazo
Ecuadorian footballer (born 2006)
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Jair Antonio Collahuazo Vaca (born 21 January 2006) is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Taawoun on loan from Kudrivka.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jair Antonio Collahuazo Vaca[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 21 January 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Esmeraldas, Ecuador | ||
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Taawoun (on loan from Kudrivka) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Emelec | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2026 | Emelec | 0 | (0) |
| 2024–2026 | → New York Red Bulls II (loan) | 34 | (1) |
| 2026– | Kudrivka | 9 | (0) |
| 2026– | → Taawoun | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022–2023 | Ecuador U17 | 15 | (0) |
| 2024– | Ecuador U20 | 2 | (1) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14 May 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 20 December 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Emelec
Born in Esmeraldas, Collahuazo began his career in the youth academy of Emelec. Collahuazo's first team debut with Emelec was postponed due to a call-up for a microcycle with the Ecuador under-17 team in September 2023, with teammate Diogo Bagüí drafted in to cover for an injury crisis instead.[2][3]
New York Red Bulls II
On 29 February 2024, it was reported that New York Red Bulls II had acquired Collahuazo on a one-year loan deal with an option to purchase.[4]
Kudrivka
On 21 March 2026, he signed for Kudrivka in Ukrainian Premier League.[5][6] On May 21, 2026, he left the team's training camp without permission and has already left Ukraine due to the club's salary arrears, which exceeded two months.[7]
Taawoun
International career
Collahuazo was called up to the Ecuador under-17 team for the 2023 South American U-17 Championship, and despite not starting in the first match, established himself as one of Ecuador's key players as the nation finished second place to Brazil.[9]
He was called up again for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup, stating that if his teammates were all focused, they could win the tournament.[10][11]
Style of play
Initially a midfielder when he began playing football at the age of eight, Collahuazo was converted to a defender during his career, due to his imposing height – standing at 1.96 m.[12] He has named compatriot Piero Hincapié as an inspiration to him, stating that he hopes to follow in the Ecuador international's footsteps.[12]
Career statistics
- As of match played 20 August 2026
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| New York Red Bulls II (loan) | 2024 | MLS Next Pro | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 | MLS Next Pro | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 28 | 2 | |
| Kudrivka | 2025–26 | Ukrainian Premier League | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Taawoun | 2026–27 | Saudi Pro League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 43 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 48 | 2 | ||