Gustavo Puerta

Gustavo Adolfo Puerta Molano (born 23 July 2003) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen.

Club career
Born in La Victoria, Valle del Cauca, Puerta started playing football at the Talentos Gustavo Victoria Deportes school in Tuluá. He also played for amateur side Supercampeones between the ages of ten and sixteen.

Initially rejected by Colombian Categoría Primera A side Independiente Santa Fe in 2019 after a trial, Puerta went on to join second division side Bogotá in 2021.

On 31 January 2023, Puerta moved to Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen, before immediately being loaned to 1. FC Nürnberg in the 2. Bundesliga.

He won the 2023–24 Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen.

International career
Puerta has represented Colombia at under-20 level. Serving as captain of the side he led it to third place at the 2023 South American U-20 Championship.

Honours
Bayer Leverkusen
 * Bundesliga: 2023–24