Player Details

Name

Cristian Higuita

Height

5' 9"

Weight

174 lbs

Date of Birth

1.12.1994 (30)

Birthplace

Cali, Colombia

Position

Midfielder
Latest News
Latest News
Higuita pushes through poor preseason to play pivotal role for Orlando City

Higuita pushes through poor preseason to play pivotal role for Orlando City

SANFORD, Fla. – When Cristian Higuita walked into Orlando City SC’s preseason training camp earlier this year, head coach Jason Kreis said the 24-year-old Colombian midfielder didn’t arrive fully committed. Out of shape and lacking motivation, Higuita had his work cut out for most of the preseason and early stages
Vote for Goal of the Week — Week 9

Vote for Goal of the Week — Week 9
Cristian Higuita | 24 Under 24

Cristian Higuita | 24 Under 24
Orlando's engine Cristian Higuita targets MLS stardom, Olympic glory

Orlando's engine Cristian Higuita targets MLS stardom, Olympic glory
Report: AC Milan interested in Orlando City midfielder Cristian Higuita

Report: AC Milan interested in Orlando City midfielder Cristian Higuita
Rising stars Darwin Ceren, Cristian Higuita are Orlando City's engine room

Rising stars Darwin Ceren, Cristian Higuita are Orlando City's engine room
Latest Video
Latest Video
Watch MLS in 15 from ORL vs. LAFC | September 7, 2019
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Watch MLS in 15 from ORL vs. LAFC | September 7, 2019
Orlando City SC 2-2 Philadelphia Union | 2-Minute Highlights
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Orlando City SC 2-2 Philadelphia Union | 2-Minute Highlights
Cristian Higuita with a great shot to the post vs. Philadelphia Union!
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Cristian Higuita with a great shot to the post vs. Philadelphia Union!
POST: Cristian Higuita denied by the woodwork
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POST: Cristian Higuita denied by the woodwork
VIDEO REVIEW: After review, Cristian Higuita shown a red card
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VIDEO REVIEW: After review, Cristian Higuita shown a red card
RED CARD: Cristian Higuita lashes out for a red
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RED CARD: Cristian Higuita lashes out for a red
Career Summary

Out of contract following 2019 season.

Higuita is a tenacious defensive midfielder entering his fifth season with Orlando City. The 25-year-old earned a regular spot in the Lions' midfield in 2018, making 18 starts in 21 appearances and scoring a career-high four goals.

OUTSIDE MLS: Born and raised in Cali, Higuita spent four seasons in Colombia's top division. 

​INTERNATIONAL: At the international level, the defensive midfielder has been a constant within Colombia's youth ranks, featuring for the Under-17 and U-20 teams. Higuita was part of the Colombia squad that won the 2013 South American Youth Championship title and qualified for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, although he played just one game due to injury.