Jhon Solís

Jhon Jairo Solís Vélez (born 12 February 1999) is a Colombian professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for club Fortaleza.

Club career Born in San José del Guaviare, capital of the Guaviare Department of Colombia, Solís began his footballing career with in Villavicencio. He played for a couple of clubs in Bogotá, as well as Ibagué-based VyV (Vargas y Virviescas) Mi nuevo Tolima, also representing the Tolima Department in the National Championship, before moving to Argentina to join Boca Juniors. In February 2020, he was loaned to Categoría Primera B side Bogotá for six months. He finished the 2020 campaign with two league appearances, before returning to Deportes Tolima.

He spent the next two seasons in the Colombian second division with Fortaleza CEIF, establishing himself as a first team player by the end of the 2021 season.

Following his release by Fortaleza CEIF, he moved to the United States, joining MLS Next Pro side Orlando City B, and went on to make his debut in the opening game of the season: a 3–1 away win against Philadelphia Union II.

On 6 June 2025, Solís scored a free kick goal against Huntsville City, helping the game end in a 3–2 victory. Five days later, Solís' goal won him the goal of the matchweek.

On 15 July 2025, Solís returned to Fortaleza CEIF, which now played in the Categoría Primera A. Solís made his first appearance with Fortaleza after his return when he substituted on as a 69th-minute substitute for Kelvin Flórez. Solís scored his first goal for Fortaleza since his return to the club when he opened the score in a 1–1 draw with Alianza on 26 July 2026.

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