Aimar Modelo

Aimar Taimir Modelo Johnson (born 25 January 2005) is a Panamanian professional footballer who plays as a defender for MLS Next Pro club New York Red Bulls II, on loan from CAI de La Chorrera.

Career

CAI de La Chorrera Born in Vacamonte, Aimar Modelo began his career with Panamanian club CAI de La Chorrera. He graduated from CAI's youth setup, and made his senior debut during the 2022 Torneo Apertura. On 19 February 2022, Modelo made his league debut against Herrera F.C., becoming the youngest defender to debut with the club at 17 years 25 days old.

In April 2023, Modelo joined Brazilian side SKA Brasil, participating in the Campeonato Paulista Sub-20 and the Copa Paulista Sub-20.

Modelo also became the second youngest player to score in the CONCACAF Central American Cup. On 21 August 2024, he scored the only goal in a 1–0 victory by CAI de La Chorrera over Port Layola F.C. at 19 years and 210 days. With CAI, the left-back Modelo also claimed three Liga Panameña de Fútbol titles.

Loan to New York Red Bulls II On 29 January 2025, Modelo was loaned to New York Red Bulls II of MLS Next Pro. On 7 March 2025, Modelo made his debut for New York Red Bulls II appearuing as a starter in a 1–0 victory over Atlanta United 2.

International career Modelo has featured in Panama's squad at the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship and 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship, earning 8 caps throughout the tournaments. On 31 July 2024, he scored the game winning extra time goal in a 2-1 2024 U-20 CONCACAF Championship Quarterfinal win over Canada. With the victory Panama qualified for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Modelo also made his debut with the Panama U-23 National Team, in a friendly match against Paraguay U-23 on 18 December 2023.

On 4 February 2025, Modelo along with New York Red Bulls II teammate Rafael Mosquera were called up to Panama’s senior National Team ahead of a friendly against Chile.

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