Javier Otero

Javier Alejandro Otero León (born 18 November 2002) is a Venezuelan[2] professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Orlando City in MLS.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Otero and the second or maternal family name is León.
Javier Otero
Personal information
Full name Javier Alejandro Otero León[1]
Date of birth (2002-11-18) 18 November 2002
Place of birth Cumaná, Venezuela
Height 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Orlando City
Number 50
Youth career
2018–2019 Orlando City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Orlando City B 42 (0)
2022– Orlando City 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 November 2023

Orlando City

Otero joined the USSDA academy of MLS side Orlando City in 2018.[3] He made his debut for the club's reserve affiliate Orlando City B on 24 October 2020, starting in a 4–1 loss to Greenville Triumph in USL League One.[4]

On 15 June 2022, Otero signed a short-term MLS contract to be rostered for Orlando City's game against New England Revolution in the absence of regular backup Mason Stajduhar.[5] He was not named to the matchday squad behind Pedro Gallese and Adam Grinwis. The following month he signed a MLS Homegrown contract with Orlando City through 2024 with two additional option years.[6]

Personal life

Born in Venezuela, Otero also holds Spanish nationality.[3]

Career statistics

Club
As of 25 November 2023
Club Season League Cup Playoffs Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Orlando City B 2020 USL League One 10——10
2022 MLS Next Pro 170——170
2023 240—10250
Career total 4200010430

References
  1. "2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup – Club roster: Orlando City SC (USA)" (PDF). CONCACAF. January 30, 2024. p. 19. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  2. "Javier Otero | Orlando City Soccer Club".
  3. "Orlando City SC". ocsc.ussoccerda.com.
  4. "Orlando City B vs. Greenville Triumph - 24 October 2020 - Soccerway". us.soccerway.com.
  5. "Orlando City SC signs Javier Otero to Short-Term Contract". www.orlandocitysc.com. 15 June 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
  6. "Orlando City SC signs goalkeeper Javier Otero to first team deal". www.orlandocitysc.com.


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