Julián Bazán

Julián Andrés Bazán Medina (born 25 November 2005) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a defender for New York Red Bulls.

Club career Deportivo Pereira Born in Pereira, Colombia, Bazan began his career in the youth system of local club Deportivo Pereira. Bazán made his professional debut with Pereira on 9 April 2024, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 1–1 draw against Itagüí Leones F.C. in a Copa Colombia match. He made his league debut for the club on 6 August 2024, appearing as a starter in a 1–0 home victory against Boyacá Chicó.

On 27 August 2025, Bazán assisted Samy Merheg in the 95th on the game-winning goal against Real Cundinamarca in the Copa Colombia. With the victory, Pereira extended its unbeaten streak at home to 21 matches. In late January 2026 it was reported that A.S. Monaco was negotiating with Deportivo Pereira for Bazán.

New York Red Bulls On 4 March 2026, it was reported that Bazán had been sold to the New York Red Bulls for 1.1 million dollars.

International career Bazán represented Colombia at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup held in Chile. He helped his nation to a third-place finish in the tournament, appearing as a starter in a 1–0 victory over France on 18 October 2025.

Career statistics Club

Honours Colombia U20 FIFA U-20 World Cup: 2025 - 3rd Place