Cristian Higuita is known for his passionate play in Orlando City’s midfield — and leading the team in yellow cards each year.
The versatile Colombian is just 23 years old, but he’s been a key figure for the Lions since they joined Major League Soccer in 2015. In past years, he’s played as a holding midfielder. This season, under coach Jason Kreis, he’s played that position as well, but he also frequently holds down the left side of a diamond-shaped midfield, which requires a more athletic and dynamic performance.
In between daily training sessions, multiple matches a week and traveling across the country with his teammates, Higuita also raises a 2-year-old daughter, Martina, with his wife, Natalia Andrea Campo.