John Cortez

John Carlos Cortez (born March 9, 2004) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender for USL Championship side New York Red Bulls II via the New York Red Bulls academy.

Club career
As part of the New York Red Bulls academy, Cortez appeared for New York Red Bulls II in June 2021, originally debuting on June 12, 2021, against Charleston Battery, but the game was abandoned due to bad weather. He made official debut on June 16, 2021, appearing as an 86th-minute substitute during a 3–1 win over Charlotte Independence.

Personal life
Cortez is of Peruvian descent from his grandparents.