World Cup 2026 form
| Match | Min | Rating | G | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs Uzbekistan | 80 | 6.3 | 0 | 1 | |
| vs Congo DR | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | |
| vs Portugal | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 🟨 |
Gustavo Puerta is one of Colombian football's most intriguing young midfielders, a player whose trajectory took him from Bogotá FC to Bayer Leverkusen's system before loan spells at Nürnberg and Hull City shaped him further. Now at Racing Santander in Spain, the 22-year-old is still developing the consistency his talent demands. His time in the Bundesliga environment at Leverkusen — even if peripheral — exposed him to elite tactical standards early. A technically assured midfielder with good vision and an eye for progressive passing, Puerta is the kind of prospect Colombia will hope matures into a World Cup contributor.
La Victoria, Colombia · 2003-07-23
Career
Racing Santander2025 – present
Hull City2024
Bayer Leverkusen2023
1. FC Nürnberg2022
Bogota FC2021Frequently asked questions
How old is Gustavo Puerta?
Gustavo Puerta is 22 years old (born 2003-07-23).
What club does Gustavo Puerta play for?
Gustavo Puerta plays for Racing Santander and represents Colombia.
What position does Gustavo Puerta play?
Gustavo Puerta plays as a Midfielder, wearing #14.
How has Gustavo Puerta performed at the 2026 World Cup?
Gustavo Puerta has 3 appearances, 0 goals and 1 assist at an average rating of 6.7 at the 2026 World Cup.