José Cifuentes

José Adoni Cifuentes Charcopa (born 12 March 1999) is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for club Rangers and the Ecuador national team.

Cifuentes began his club career in Ecuadorian football with Universidad Católica and América de Quito. He joined MLS club Los Angeles FC in January 2020. He made more than 100 appearances for LAFC and helped them win the Supporters' Shield and MLS Cup double in 2022. Cifuentes signed for Rangers in August 2023.

Cifuentes played youth international football for Ecuador at under-20 and under-23 levels. He made his senior international debut in September 2019.

Club career Universidad Católica and América de Quito Cifuentes began his career at Ecuadorian club Universidad Católica, having joined their youth system in 2014. He was sent on loan to América de Quito from the 2017 season until the end of the 2019 season.

Los Angeles FC In January 2020, Cifuentes joined Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC on a four-year contract, for a reported transfer fee of $3 million. He helped LAFC win the Supporters' Shield and MLS Cup double in the 2022 season, and reach the final of the 2023 CONCACAF Champions League.

Rangers On 3 August 2023, he signed for Scottish Premiership club Rangers for an undisclosed fee, signing a four-year contract. The reported fee paid for Cifuentes was £1.2 million ($1.5 million). He made his Rangers debut on 9 August, during a UEFA Champions League qualifying match against Swiss side Servette.

Loan to Cruzeiro

On 7 February 2024, Cifuentes joined Cruzeiro on loan until the end of 2024.

Loan to Aris

Cifuentes joined Aris on a one year loan spell on 13 August 2024.

Loan to Toronto FC

Cifuentes joined Toronto FC on loan on 22 August 2025. The loan is set to run until June 2026, with a purchase option included in the deal.

The midfielder did not occupy an international roster spot from the club, due to MLS rules regarding US Green Card holders and rules for Canadian MLS teams.

International career Youth Cifuentes played youth international football for Ecuador at under-20 and under-23 levels, making 19 appearances for the under-20 team and six appearances for the under-23 team. He represented the under-20 team at the 2019 South American U-20 Championship, which Ecuador won, and the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup, where Ecuador finished third. In the latter tournament, Cifuentes scored the opening goal in a 2–1 victory over the United States.

Senior Cifuentes was called up to the senior Ecuador national team for the first time for friendlies against Peru and Bolivia in September 2019. He made his senior international debut on 5 September 2019, against Peru.

Cifuentes was a member of Ecuador's squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and made two appearances at the tournament.

Cifuentes was called up to the final 26-man Ecuador squad for the 2024 Copa América.

Career statistics Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2016 Scottish Premiership

Cruzeiro (loan) 2024 Série A

Aris (loan) 2024–25 Super League Greece

2025

Honours Los Angeles FC MLS Cup: 2022 Supporters' Shield: 2022

Rangers FC Scottish League Cup: 2023