José Cifuentes, born 12 March 1999 (age 27), is an Ecuadorian centre midfielder now associated with Rangers. His early senior years included loan football in Ecuador, the sort of practical grounding that tends to matter more than it is remembered.
The main stretch of his career came at Los Angeles FC. Across four league seasons there, Cifuentes made 102 league appearances and scored 14 goals, becoming a regular part of a side where his athletic midfield game had room to grow. His best league return came in 2022, with seven goals in 33 appearances.
That LAFC spell remains the clearest body of evidence for him as a player: consistent minutes, a defined role, and proper output from midfield. His market value is around £4.5m, according to Transfermarkt.
Cifuentes’ career is built around development in Ecuador, four productive league seasons in Los Angeles, and a later move into the Rangers midfield. It is a solid enough route, without needing much embroidery.
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