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Julian de Guzman

Julian Bobby de Guzman(born March 25, 1981) is a Canadiansoccerexecutive and former professional player and coach who currently serves as the Sporting Director for theNew York Red BullsinMajor League Soccer.

Julian de Guzman
De Guzman with Simcoe County Rovers in 2023
Personal information
Full name Julian Bobby de Guzman
Date of birth (1981-03-25)March 25, 1981(age 43)
Place of birth Toronto,Ontario,Canada
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1994–1997 North Scarborough SC
1997–2000 Marseille
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2001 1. FC Saarbrücken II 30 (5)
2001–2002 1. FC Saarbrücken 21 (0)
2002–2005 Hannover 96 78 (2)
2005–2009 Deportivo La Coruña 97 (1)
2009–2012 Toronto FC 65 (2)
2012 FC Dallas 12 (1)
2013 Jahn Regensburg 15 (0)
2013–2014 Skoda Xanthi 26 (0)
2015–2016 Ottawa Fury 26 (0)
Total 370 (11)
International career
1999–2001 Canada U20 13 (4)
2002–2016 Canada 89 (4)
Managerial career
2017 Ottawa Fury(assistant)
2017 Ottawa Fury(caretaker)
2017–2019 Ottawa Fury(general manager)
2024– New York Red Bulls(sporting director)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Amidfielder,De Guzman was the first Canadian to play in the SpanishLa Liga.While playing in Spain, he was voted2007–08Deportivo La CoruñaPlayer of the Year.

De Guzman has played at both theCanadian U-20andSenior level,he was awarded the Canadian Player of the Year in 2008 and in 2007 became only the second Canadian international to be awarded theCONCACAF Gold CupMost Valuable Player. He was the all-time cap leader of the Canada national team from November 2015, when he surpassedPaul Stalteri's previous record of 84 appearances, to November 2021, whenAtiba Hutchinsonsurpassed De Guzman's final tally of 89 caps. From 2013 to 2016, he was captain of theCanadian men's national team.

Club career

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Europe

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De Guzman was discovered by representatives ofOlympique Marseillewhile playing for the North Scarborough youth soccer club inToronto.[2]After playing with Marseille's reserve side, de Guzman became a first-team player with1. FC Saarbrückenin theGerman2. Bundesligain the 2000–01 season, where he made two appearances,[3]and in the 2001–02 season, where he made 19 appearances.[4]In 21 appearances he never scored.[5]

In 2002, he joined newly promotedHannover 96,becoming only the third Canadian to play in the German FirstBundesliga.He made 20 appearances during2002–03 season[6]and 32 appearances in both2003–04[7]and2004–05seasons.[8]

De Guzman's contract with Hannover expired in 2005 allowing him to move to any team with no transfer fee. He was heavily linked with a move toTottenhamwhere he would have joined Canadian captainPaul Stalteri.He decided against the move to London due to the depth in the centre of mid-field, and instead chose to joinDeportivo La Coruñain Spain becoming the first Canadian to play inLa Liga.[9]After playing a starring role in the club's remarkable turnaround in the 2007–2008 season to avoid relegation and gain a spot in theUEFA Cup,de Guzman was named the team's player of the season. In 95 appearances he scored one goal. His only goal with Deportivo came in 2005 against the Spanish giantsReal Madrid.His contract with Deportivo expired in the summer of 2009.

Toronto FC

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De Guzman playing forToronto FCin 2010

In September 2009 an agreement was reached withToronto FCfor de Guzman to sign as adesignated player,becoming the first ever Canadian Designated Player in league history. His contract was worth $1,910,746 annually. The Canadian midfielder signed a three-year deal to play in MLS.[10]De Guzman made his debut for the club in an away game against theLos Angeles Galaxyon September 19, 2009. He finished the2009 seasonwith five appearances.[11]De Guzman was able to convince former Deportivo teammate and friendMistato join Toronto in July 2010. De Guzman was heavily criticized for his inconsistent performances as a designated player in the 2010 season making 36 appearances in all competitions. Much doubt was left over the future of de Guzman and Toronto on November 23 when the club failed to protect him for the2010 MLS Expansion Draft,meaningVancouver Whitecaps FCorPortland Timberscould select him if they were willing to take on a Designated Players Salary.[12]However, he was untouched going through the sixth round when Vancouver selectedO'Brian Whitewhich allowed Toronto to protect one player for the remaining four rounds in which they protected de Guzman.[13]On January 5, 2011, de Guzman revealed that he would be undergoing knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus which might have plagued his performance for the last quarter of the season.[14]

In January 2011, Toronto hiredAron Winteras the head coach of the club to bring in a new style of possession soccer, many pundits believed that this new style would benefit de Guzman's abilities and allow him to succeed within the MLS.[15]Ten days before the new season kicked off it was revealed that de Guzman would miss this first game against Vancouver and potentially a few more, due to Winter not wanting to aggravate the recent successful surgery. De Guzman scored his first goal for Toronto inCONCACAF Champions Leagueplay againstTauro FCAugust 18, 2011, the game ended in a 2–0 away victory.[16]

FC Dallas

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On July 13, 2012, de Guzman was traded toFC Dallasin exchange for forwardAndrew Wiedeman.[17]De Guzman made his debut for Dallas againstSan Jose Earthquakeson July 18, the game ended in a 2–1 away defeat.[18]De Guzman scored his only goal for Dallas on September 15 againstVancouver,a left footed volley more than 20 yards out six minutes into second half stoppage time.[19]

De Guzman remained with FC Dallas through the 2012 season. His contract expired after 2012 and the club made him available for the2012 MLS Re-Entry Draftin December 2012. de Guzman became a free agent after he went undrafted in both rounds of the draft.

Jahn Regensburg

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On the last day of the 2012–13 winter transfer window, de Guzman joinedSSV Jahn Regensburg.[20]He made his debut for the team on February 3, playing all 90 minutes in a 1–5 loss againstHertha BSC.[21]At the end of the season Jahn Regensburg was relegated from2. Bundesliga,when De Guzman signed in January he had a clause that if they were relegated he would automatically become a free agent.[22]He had made 15 appearances for the club.[23]

Skoda Xanthi

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Following the2013 CONCACAF Gold Cupin late July, de Guzman signed forSkoda Xanthiin theSuperleague Greece.[24]His debut came in a third roundUEFA Europa Leaguematch againstStandard Liègeon August 1. He scored in the second leg of the series on August 8, but Skoda Xanthi would lose 4–2 on aggregate. He made his league debut for the club on August 17 in a 3–0 loss toP.A.O.K.[25]After his contract expired, he looked for a club in or near Germany to be closer to his family, but he has not found anything as of yet.[26]

Ottawa Fury

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After several months without a club he was rumoured to be signing withColumbus Crewfollowing a training spell with the MLS club, however a week later de Guzman signed withOttawa Furyof theNorth American Soccer Leagueon March 27, 2015.[27]He made his debut on April 4 against theCarolina RailHawks.[28]

On December 16, 2015, de Guzman re-signed with Ottawa for the2016 season.[29]He was subsequently named captain of the club on March 9, 2016.[30]

International career

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De Guzman playing againstEcuadoratBMO Fieldon June 1, 2011

De Guzman played at the2001 FIFA World Youth Championshipin Argentina, alongsideAtiba HutchinsonandMike Klukowskiamong others.

He made his senior debut forCanadain a January 2002CONCACAF Gold Cupmatch againstMartinique.By July 2015, he earned a total of 82 caps, scoring 4 goals.[31]He has represented Canada in 22FIFA World Cup qualificationmatches.[32]

In Canada's opening match of the2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup,de Guzman scored twice to help defeatCosta Rica2–1. After the conclusion of thecompetition,de Guzman was named tournament MVP.[33]

De Guzman was also chosen in the 23-man roster for the2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup,Canada won group A with seven points before being knocked out byHondurasin the quarter finals. He was later chosen in the all-tournament team along with fellow CanadianMichael Klukowski,this was the second time in a row he has been selected for this competition.

On June 1, 2011, in a friendly againstEcuadorin the last minutes of play Canada was down 2–1 when de Guzman played a clever yet controversial quick free kick just outside the 18 yard box toTosaint Rickettswho put in the net for his first ever international goal leading the Canadian team to a well earned draw.[34]De Guzman earned his fiftieth cap for Canada's senior men's team on October 7, 2011, in a dominating 7–0 victory overSaint Luciain a2014 FIFA World Cup qualificationmatch atBeausejour Stadium.[35]

On November 17, 2015, de Guzman started for Canada againstEl Salvadorin a2018 World Cup qualifying matchand overtookPaul Stalterias Canada's most capped player in history earning his 85th cap.[36]

Coaching and executive career

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On January 30, 2017, de Guzman announced his retirement from soccer and his transition to an assistant coaching position with theOttawa Fury.[37]On August 15, 2017, de Guzman was named interim head coach until the end of the2017 seasonafter the resignation of head coachPaul Dalglish.[38]

On December 21, 2017, de Guzman was appointed general manager of the Ottawa Fury, alongside new head coachNikola Popovic.[39]He held the role until the Fury ceased operations at the end of 2019, following not receiving sanctioning to play in the US-basedUSL Championship.[40]

Justin Earle and Julian De Guzman with League1 Ontario Championship trophy

In 2020, it was announced that he was joining the newly formed club1812 FC Barrie,where he will serve as president and co-owner.[41][42]However, in January 2021, a major shift occurred with De Guzman departing the club, along with Peter Raco and the Barrie SC, to form a new club namedSimcoe County Rovers.[43][44]Serving as co-owner and Technical Director of the club, Simcoe County won the2023 League1 Ontariotitle.[45]

In February 2024, he was named Sporting Director of theNew York Red BullsinMajor League Soccer.[46]

Personal life

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De Guzman is of Filipino and Jamaican descent.[47]Before his career, he attendedCardinal Newman Catholic High Schoolfrom 1994 to 1997.[48]His younger brotherJonathan de Guzmánalso plays professional soccer for Dutch clubSparta Rotterdamand previously atVillarreal CF,Napoli,[49]andSwansea FC,Eintracht Frankfurt[50]and plays internationally for theNetherlands.[51]His nephewJaden de Guzmánis also a professional footballer.[52]

Career statistics

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Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total Ref.
League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1. FC Saarbrücken II 2000–01 Oberliga Südwest 30 5 — — — 30 5
1. FC Saarbrücken 2000–01 2. Bundesliga 2 0 0 0 — — 2 0 [3]
2001–02 19 0 1 0 — — 20 0 [4]
Total 21 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 22 0 —
Hannover 96 2002–03 Bundesliga 18 0 2 0 — — 20 0 [6]
2003–04 30 2 2 0 — — 32 2 [7]
2004–05 30 0 2 0 — — 32 0 [8]
Total 78 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 84 2 —
Deportivo La Coruña 2005–06 La Liga 22 1 4 0 4 0 — 30 1 [11]
2006–07 20 0 3 0 — — 23 0 [11]
2007–08 35 0 0 0 — — 35 0 [11]
2008–09 20 0 3 0 5 0 — 28 0 [11]
Total 97 1 10 0 9 0 0 0 116 1 —
Toronto FC 2009 MLS 5 0 0 0 — — 5 0 [11][53]
2010 25 0 3 0 6 0 — 34 0 [11][53]
2011 19 2 3 0 6 1 — 28 3 [11][53]
2012 16 0 4 0 3 0 — 23 0 [11][53]
Total 65 2 10 0 15 1 0 0 90 3 —
FC Dallas 2012 MLS 12 1 0 0 — — 12 1 [11][53]
Jahn Regensburg 2012–13 2. Bundesliga 15 0 0 0 — — 15 0 [23]
Skoda Xanthi 2013–14 Superleague Greece 26 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 29 1 [11][53]
Ottawa Fury 2015 NASL 15 0 1 0 — 1[a] 0 17 0 [11][53]
2016 11 0 1 0 — — 12 0 [11][53]
Total 26 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 29 0 —
Career total 370 11 29 0 26 2 1 0 426 13 —
  1. ^Appearance in Soccer bowl

International

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De Guzman with Canada on June 6, 2012
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Canada 2002 4 0
2003 2 0
2004 7 0
2005 2 0
2006 3 0
2007 10 2
2008 7 2
2009 7 0
2010 2 0
2011 8 0
2012 9 0
2013 8 0
2014 5 0
2015 11 0
2016 4 0
Total 89 4
Scores and results list Canada's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each de Guzman goal.[54]
List of international goals scored by Julian de Guzman
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 June 6, 2007 Miami Orange Bowl,Miami,U.S. Costa Rica 1–1 2–1 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup
2 2–1
3 May 31, 2008 Qwest Field,Seattle,U.S. Brazil 2–2 2–3 Friendly
4 August 20, 2008 BMO Field,Toronto,Canada Jamaica 1–0 1–1 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualification

Honours

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Individual

  • CONCACAF Gold Cup Most Valuable Player:2007
  • CONCACAF Gold Cup All-Tournament Team:2007,2009

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