Gustavo Puerta

Gustavo Adolfo Puerta Molano (born 23 July 2003) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen.

Club career

Born in La Victoria, Valle del Cauca, Puerta started playing football at the Talentos Gustavo Victoria Deportes school in Tuluá. He also played for amateur side Supercampeones between the ages of ten and sixteen.

Initially rejected by Colombian Categoría Primera A side Independiente Santa Fe in 2019 after a trial, Puerta went on to join second division side Bogotá in 2021.

On 31 January 2023, Puerta moved to Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen, before immediately being loaned to 1. FC Nürnberg in the 2. Bundesliga.

He won the 2023-24 Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen.

International career

Puerta has represented Colombia at under-20 level. Serving as captain of the side he led it to third place at the 2023 South American U-20 Championship.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 10 February 2024

Honours

Bayer Leverkusen

• Bundesliga: 2023–24

References

1. 2023–24 Bayer 04 Leverkusen season
2. Bayer 04 Leverkusen
3. 2022–23 Bayer 04 Leverkusen season
4. Kaique Azarias
5. 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup
6. 2023 South American U-20 Championship
7. Colombia national under-20 football team
8. Colombia national football team
9. Tierra de Pasiones
10. 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup squads
11. List of German football transfers summer 2023
12. List of foreign Bundesliga players
13. María Valverde
14. 2022 Maurice Revello Tournament
15. Football at the 2022 South American Games
16. 2023 South American U-20 Championship squads
17. Gustavo Kuerten career statistics
18. Gustavo Valdés
19. Football at the 2022 South American Games – Men's tournament
20. Gustavo Mioto