Gustavo Caraballo

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Gustavo Caraballo
Personal information
Full name Gustavo Andrés Caraballo Delgado
Date of birth (2008-08-29) 29 August 2008 (age 17)[1]
Place of birth Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder, winger[2]
Team information
Current team
 Orlando City
Number 65
Youth career
2022– Orlando City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023–2025 Orlando City B 2 (0)
2025– → Orlando City (loan) 2 (0)
2025– Orlando City 3 (0)
2025– → Orlando City B (loan) 15 (2)
International career‡
2025– Venezuela U17 3 (3)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 5 October 2025
‡ National team caps and goals as of 20 September 2025

Gustavo Andrés Caraballo Delgado (born 29 August 2008) is a Venezuelan professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Major League Soccer club Orlando City.

Youth career

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Caraballo joined the Orlando City Academy and played for the academy's under-15 side. With the under-15 side Caraballo won the golden boot award of the 2023 U-15 Generation Adidas Cup.[3]

On 20 April 2025, Caraballo scored a brace for the under-18 team in a 2–1 overtime triumph over Colorado Rapids' under-18 squad to help secure the 2025 U-18 Generation Adidas Cup. Caraballo's goals helped Orlando City's under-18 squad win the championship for the first time.[4] Caraballo's efforts throughout the tournament saw him named the most valuable player.[5] On 2 July, Caraballo was named to the Eastern Conference roster for the 2025 MLS NEXT All-Star Game at Parmer Field in Austin, Texas on 21 July.[6] The Eastern Conference defeated the Western Conference 4–3, with Caraballo scoring the second goal for the East.[7]

Club career

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Orlando City B

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On 14 August 2023, Caraballo signed with Orlando City B in MLS Next Pro, the reserve affiliate of Orlando City. At 14 years, 11 months, and 16 days, Caraballo became the youngest player to sign a professional contract with the club.[3]

On 28 August 2024, Caraballo made his professional debut when he came on as a 91st-minute substitute for Jorge Almaguer in a 5–2 loss to New York City FC II.[8] In Caraballo's first season, he only made two brief appearances at the end of matches.[1]

On 17 May 2025, Caraballo scored his first professional league goal, the first of a 3–0 win over rivals Inter Miami II.[9]

Orlando City

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On 25 January 2025, Caraballo made his unofficial debut with the first team when he started a Florida Cup pre-season friendly match against Atlético Mineiro.[10][11] On 22 February, Caraballo signed a short-term agreement with Orlando City ahead of the opening match of the season against Philadelphia Union.[12] Caraballo was an unused substitute as the Lions lost 2–4.[13] In the following match on 1 March, Caraballo made his debut as a 97th-minute substitute for Ramiro Enrique in a 4–2 win over Toronto FC.[14] Caraballo's debut made him the youngest player, at 16 years and 184 days old, to make an appearance for the club, beating Alejandro Granados' record set in 2023.[15] On 14 March, Caraballo signed a first-team contract with the club through 2027 with a club option for 2028, making him the 18th homegrown player and the youngest homegrown player to sign a first team contract.[16] On 7 May, Caraballo made his first career start for the team and scored his first goals when he secured a brace in a 5–0 win over the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the U.S. Open Cup. Caraballo's goals also made him the youngest goalscorer in team history at 16 years and 251 days, beating Cyle Larin's previous record of 19 years and 360 days.[17][18]

Personal life

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Caraballo is the son of Venezuelan international Gustavo Caraballo Sr. who played professionally in Venezuela.[11][16]

International career

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Youth

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Caraballo was added to the Venezuela U17 squad for preparations ahead of the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[19] Caraballo arrived for two friendlies against Panama ahead of traveling to Europe to face England, Germany, and Israel in friendly matches hosted in Duisburg, Germany.[20][19][21] Caraballo made his debut on 29 August against Panama and scored as Venezuela won 4–0.[22] In the following match against Panama, Caraballo scored a brace to secure a 5–1 scoreline.[23] On 16 September, Caraballo received another call-up, this time for two friendly matches against Colombia.[24] He would play the second match on 20 September as Venezuela lost 1–0.[25][26]

Senior

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On 30 September 2025, Caraballo received a call-up to the Venezuela national team for friendlies against Argentina and Belize on 10 October and 14 October, respectively.[27] Venezuela's match against Belize in Chicago was canceled after the event's production company failed to find an alternative venue due to security issues in the city caused by protests from the U.S. National Guard being deployed to the city.[28]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 5 October 2025[1]
Appearances and goals by club, season, and competition
Club Season League National cup Playoffs Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Orlando City B 2023 MLS Next Pro 0 0 — 0 0 — — 0 0
2024 2 0 — 0 0 — — 2 0
2025 0 0 — — — — 0 0
Orlando City B (loan) 2025 15 2 — — — — 15 2
Total 17 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 2
Orlando City (loan) 2025 Major League Soccer 2 0 — — — — 2 0
Orlando City 2025 3 0 1 2 — — 0 0 4 2
Total 5 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 2
Career total 22 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 4

References

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  1. ^ a b c "USA – G. Caraballo". Soccerway. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  2. ^ "Gustavo Caraballo". WorldFootball.net. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Orlando City B signs Academy product Gustavo Caraballo to MLS NEXT Pro contract". Orlando City B. 14 August 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  4. ^ Olorunfemi, Victor (20 April 2025). "Orlando City Wins U18 GA Cup in Overtime". TopDrawerSoccer. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  5. ^ Clark, Travis (April 21, 2025). "Generation adidas Cup: Orlando City's Caraballo, RSL's Hashimoto highlight awards". MLS Next. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
  6. ^ Lazar, Siddhant (2 July 2025). "Orlando City SC's Gustavo Caraballo and Chicago Fire FC's Robert Turdean headline 2025 MLS NEXT All-Star Game in Austin". Goal. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
  7. ^ Meachem, Cal (21 July 2025). "2025 MLS NEXT All-Star Game: East snatches late win over West". MLS Next. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  8. ^ "New York City II vs. Orlando City". Soccerway. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  9. ^ "ORLvsMIA 05-17-2025". MLS Next Pro. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  10. ^ "Orlando City SC takes 0 (6) - 0 (5) draw against Atlético Mineiro in preseason friendly". Orlando City. 25 January 2025. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  11. ^ a b David, Austin (23 February 2025). "Orlando City Academy products continue to grow with first-team experience". Orlando City. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  12. ^ "Orlando City SC Signs Gustavo Caraballo & Colin Guske to Short-Term Agreements". Orlando City. February 22, 2025. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  13. ^ "ORLvsPHI 02-22-2025". Orlando City. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  14. ^ "ORLvsTOR 03-01-2025". Orlando City. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
  15. ^ David, Austin (1 March 2025). "Rapid Reactions: Winning ways, eh?". Orlando City. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
  16. ^ a b "Orlando City SC Signs Homegrown Midfielder Gustavo Caraballo to First Team Contract". Orlando City. 14 March 2025. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  17. ^ "Match report: Orlando City SC advances to Round of 16 of Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with 5-0 win at Tampa Bay Rowdies". Orlando City. 8 May 2025. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  18. ^ Chin, Jhamie (13 April 2015). "Orlando City Picks Up 'W' In Portland 2-0". Space Coast Daily. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  19. ^ a b @juvenilesfv (24 August 2025). "Novedad en el Módulo Internacional de la Vinotinto Sub-17: Gustavo Caraballo" (Tweet) (in Spanish). Retrieved 7 September 2025 – via Twitter.
  20. ^ @juvenilesfvf (29 August 2025). "ALINEACION VINOTINTO" (Tweet) (in Spanish) – via Twitter.
  21. ^ Veevers, Nicholas (29 August 2025). "England MU17s squad named for September games in Germany". The Football Association. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  22. ^ @juvenilesfvf (29 August 2025). "¡Gustavo Caraballo aumenta la ventaja definiendo un mano a mano, tras otra habilitación de Henrry Díaz! ¡Debut, gol y cumpleaños!" (Tweet) (in Spanish). Retrieved 7 September 2025 – via Twitter.
  23. ^ @juvenilesfvf (31 August 2025). "PLENO EN CASA" (Tweet) (in Spanish). Retrieved 7 September 2025 – via Twitter.
  24. ^ @juvenilesfvf (16 September 2025). "Convocatoria Sub17 - Amistosos ante Colombia" (Tweet). Retrieved 16 September 2025 – via Twitter.
  25. ^ @juvenilesfvf (20 September 2025). "⏱️ 46' - Triple change in Venezuela" (Tweet). Retrieved 23 September 2025 – via Twitter.
  26. ^ @juvenilesfvf (20 September 2025). "⏱️ 90+5' - End of the match Colombia 1-0 Venezuela" (Tweet). Retrieved 23 September 2025 – via Twitter.
  27. ^ @selevinotinto; (30 September 2025). "📋 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚: Fecha FIFA de octubre" (in Spanish). Retrieved 30 September 2025 – via Instagram.
  28. ^ Romero, Valentín (11 October 2025). "La FVF anunció que la Vinotinto no disputará el amistoso con Belice, esta fue la razón de la suspensión". Caraota Digital (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 October 2025.
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