Nestor Cabrera

Nestor Cabrera
Personal information
Full name Nestor Cabrera
Date of birth (2003-11-12) 12 November 2003
Place of birth Raritan, New Jersey, United States
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Positions
Team information
Current team
 New York Cosmos
Number 5
Youth career
2015–2019 PDA
2020–2021 New York Red Bulls
2021–2022 Queensboro FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2025 Rutgers Scarlet Knights 64 (2)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2025 FC Motown 4 (0)
2026– New York Cosmos 17 (1)
International career
Guatemala U17
2022–2023 Guatemala U20 12 (0)
2024– Guatemala 3 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23 August 2026

Nestor Cabrera (born 12 November 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for New York Cosmos in the USL League One. Born in the United States, he represents the Guatemala national team.

Career

Youth, college and amateur

Born in Raritan, New Jersey, Cabrera played youth soccer in New Jersey with PDA, starting at U12. [1] After four years with PDA, Cabrera moved to New York Red Bulls Academy, and in 2021 to top USL Academy side Queensboro FC.[2] He graduated from Bridgewater-Raritan High School.[3]

In 2022, Cabrera attended Rutgers University to play college soccer. He played for four season with the Scarlet Knights, making 64 appearances and scoring 2 goals and recording 4 assists. [4]

During his time at college, Cabrera also played in the USL League Two with FC Motown. He made 4 appearances for the club during the 2025 season.[5]

Professional

New York Cosmos

On 19 December 2025, Cabrera joined USL League One side New York Cosmos, signing his first professional contract ahead of their return to professional competition. [6][7] On 22 August 2026, Cabrera scored his first goal as a professional for Cosmos in a 3-3 draw against Chattanooga Red Wolves.[8]

International

Cabrera has represented Guatemala from the U17 to U20 levels. He helped Guatemala U20 qualify to the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[9]

Cabrera made his debut with the full national team on 27 July 2024 in a 1–0 loss to El Salvador.[10]

Career statistics

As of match played 1 May 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
FC Motown 2025 USL League Two 4000—0040
New York Cosmos 2026 USL League One 171002000191
Career total 211002000231

References

  1. ↑ "Bridgewater-Raritan grad with eyes on MLS talks talents off Rutgers soccer field". mycentraljersey.com.
  2. ↑ "Cabrera Queensboro FC II - A · 2021". usl-academy.com.
  3. ↑ Franklin, Paul. "Bridgewater-Raritan grad with eyes on MLS talks talents off Rutgers soccer field", Courier News, September 17, 2025. Accessed December 22, 2025. "Nestor Cabrera can play the guitar, can play the piano, loves to draw and is an accomplished artist.... A senior on the Rutgers University team, the Bridgewater-Raritan High School graduate has appeared in more than 50 games for the Scarlet Knights, but his accomplishments have been off campus."
  4. ↑ "Nestor Cabrera – Men's Soccer". scarletknights.com.
  5. ↑ "FC Motown STA Pre-Professional". www.modular11.com.
  6. ↑ "New York Cosmos add four new players, including veteran USL League One defender and promising talent with local ties".
  7. ↑ "Luis Fernando Tena toma nota: figura de Guatemala da el salto en Estados Unidos y tiene nuevo equipo".
  8. ↑ "Cosmos Battle Back to Earn 3-3 Draw in Chattanooga".
  9. ↑ "La sorprendente Guatemala sueña con dar más batacazos". www.fifa.com.
  10. ↑ "¿Por qué Luis Fernando Tena convocó a Néstor Cabrera en la Selección Mayor?". www.espndeportes.espn.com.
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