Jan Carlos Hurtado facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jan Carlos Hurtado Anchico | ||
| Date of birth | 5 March 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | El Cantón, Venezuela | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Gimnasia LP | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2016 | Deportivo Táchira | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | Deportivo Táchira | 20 | (6) |
| 2018–2019 | Gimnasia y Esgrima | 17 | (2) |
| 2019–2025 | Boca Juniors | 14 | (1) |
| 2020–2022 | → Red Bull Bragantino (loan) | 65 | (5) |
| 2023–2024 | → L.D.U. Quito (loan) | 15 | (3) |
| 2024 | → Atlético Goianiense (loan) | 19 | (2) |
| 2025– | Gimnasia LP | 7 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2017 | Venezuela U17 | 9 | (3) |
| 2017–2020 | Venezuela U20 | 16 | (3) |
| 2019– | Venezuela | 13 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:27, 3 May 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:26, 6 June 2025 (UTC) |
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Jan Carlos Hurtado Anchico, born on March 5, 2000, is a talented professional football player from Venezuela. He plays as a forward, which means he is one of the main attackers on his team, for Gimnasia LP.
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Jan Carlos Hurtado's Football Journey
Starting Out in Venezuela
Jan Carlos Hurtado began his football career in his home country, Venezuela. He played for the youth team of Deportivo Táchira before joining their main team in 2016. He quickly showed his skills, scoring goals and helping his team.
Playing in Argentina
In 2018, Jan Carlos moved to Argentina to play for Gimnasia y Esgrima. He played well there, which caught the attention of bigger clubs. In July 2019, he joined Boca Juniors, one of Argentina's most famous football clubs. This was a big step in his career.
Loan Spells and New Experiences
After playing for Boca Juniors, Jan Carlos went on loan to other teams to gain more experience.
- From 2020 to 2022, he played for Red Bull Bragantino in Brazil. This gave him a chance to play in a different league and grow as a player.
- In 2023 and 2024, he played for L.D.U. Quito in Ecuador. He continued to develop his skills and contribute to his team.
- In 2024, he also had a loan spell at Atlético Goianiense in Brazil.
- Currently, in 2025, Jan Carlos Hurtado is back playing for Gimnasia LP.
Playing for His Country
Jan Carlos Hurtado has also represented his home country, Venezuela, in international football.
Youth National Teams
He played for Venezuela's under-17 team and later for the under-20 team. He was part of the Venezuela under-20 squad that played in the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup. During that tournament, he even scored a goal in a big 7–0 win against Vanuatu.
Senior National Team Debut
Jan Carlos made his debut for the main Venezuela national team on March 22, 2019. This was a proud moment for him, as he got to play for his country against Argentina.
Achievements and Awards
Jan Carlos Hurtado has achieved some great things in his career so far:
Club Honours
- Argentine Primera División: He won the top league title in Argentina with Boca Juniors in the 2019–20 season.
- Ecuadorian Serie A: He won the top league title in Ecuador with L.D.U. Quito in 2023.
- Copa Sudamericana: He also won the Copa Sudamericana with L.D.U. Quito in 2023. This is a major international club competition in South America.
International Honours
- FIFA U-20 World Cup: He was part of the Venezuela team that finished as runner-up in the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup. This means his team made it all the way to the final!
See also
In Spanish: Jan Hurtado para niños
