Jair Collahuazo

Jair Collahuazo
Personal information
Full name Jair Antonio Collahuazo Vaca[1]
Date of birth (2006-01-21) 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)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14 May 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 20 December 2024 (UTC)

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.

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

On 19 August 2026, he was loaned to Taawoun.[8]

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
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Europe Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
New York Red Bulls II (loan) 2024 MLS Next Pro 100100000110
2025 MLS Next Pro 241000041282
Kudrivka 2025–26 Ukrainian Premier League 9000000090
Taawoun 2026–27 Saudi Pro League 0000000000
Career total 431100041482


References

  1. ↑ "2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup – Squad list: Ecuador (ECU)" (PDF). FIFA. 3 November 2023. p. 5. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  2. ↑ "Oficial: Jair Collahuazo se sumará al microciclo de La Tri después de jugar ante Mushuc Runa" [Official: Jair Collahuazo will join the La Tri microcycle after playing against Mushuc Runa]. ole.com.ar (in Spanish). 18 September 2023.
  3. ↑ Carvajal, Javier (22 September 2023). "No sería Collahuazo, el reemplazo de León es hijo de una ex gloria de Emelec" [It would not be Collahuazo, León's replacement is the son of a former Emelec glory]. nacionfutbol.com.ec (in Spanish). Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  4. ↑ Otero, Luis (29 February 2024). "DETALLES! Jair Collahuazo buscará labrar su futuro en el filial del New York Red Bull". futbolecuador.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  5. ↑ "Джаїр Коллахуазо – гравець «Кудрівки»!". fckudrivka.com. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
  6. ↑ "ОФИЦИАЛЬНО. В Кудровку перешел центрбек из Нью-Йорк Ред Буллз". sport.ua. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
  7. ↑ "Джаир Коллахуазо покинул команду". sport.ua. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
  8. ↑ "Кудрівка відправляє скандального футболіста до Саудівської Аравії". sport.ua. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
  9. ↑ "Jair Collahuazo la gran promesa de Emelec que espera tener un espacio" [Jair Collahuazo, the great promise of Emelec who hopes to have a space]. hinchaemelecista.com (in Spanish). 25 April 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  10. ↑ "Jair Collahuazo: "Si todos pensamos igual, podemos traer la copa"" [Jair Collahuazo: "If we all think the same, we can bring the cup"]. ole.com.ar (in Spanish). 24 October 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  11. ↑ "Jaír Collahuazo y el objetivo de Ecuador para el Mundial Sub-17 de Indonesia: Podemos traer la copa si estamos enfocados" [Jaír Collahuazo and Ecuador's goal for the Under-17 World Cup in Indonesia: We can bring the cup if we are focused]. eluniverso.com (in Spanish). 24 October 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  12. 1 2 Pin, Daniel (9 April 2023). "Jair Collahuazo: "Tenemos equipo para ser campeones sudamericanos"" [Jair Collahuazo: “We have a team to be South American champions"]. expreso.ec (in Spanish). Retrieved 9 November 2023.
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