Player Profile — José Cifuentes

• Full name: José Adoni Cifuentes Charcopa
• Nationality: Ecuador
• Position: Midfielder (central / box-to-box)
• Club (MLS): Los Angeles FC (often shown as LAFC)
• Squad number (LAFC): 8
• Date of birth: January 28, 1999
• Place of birth: Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Career Overview

• Developed in Ecuador, coming through the youth system at Deportivo Quito and then Independiente del Valle.
• Made professional breakthrough with Universidad Católica del Ecuador, where his performances in midfield earned attention domestically and internationally.
• Moved to Major League Soccer in 2022, signing with Los Angeles FC, where he established himself as an energetic central midfielder known for ball progression, pressing, and versatility.
• Has been capped by the Ecuador national team and participated in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying and other international competitions.

Playing Style

• Box-to-box midfielder with good stamina and work rate.
• Strong in ball carrying and transitional play; adept at driving the ball forward from midfield.
• Contributes defensively with interceptions and pressing; also capable of starting attacks with passing range.

Notable Achievements

• Key contributor in club competitions in Ecuador prior to moving to MLS.
• Part of LAFC during a competitive period in MLS; contributed to the team's midfield depth and success in league and cup play.
• Recipient of national team call-ups and appearances for Ecuador.

Current Status

• Active professional player with Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer, continuing to represent Ecuador at international level when selected.

Sources

• Club and national team rosters, match reports, and player databases provide detailed statistics and appearance records.