Jhon Solís (footballer, born 1999)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Solís and the second or maternal family name is Vélez.
Jhon Solís
Personal information
Full name Jhon Jairo Solís Vélez
Date of birth (1999-02-12) 12 February 1999
Place of birth San José, Guaviare, Colombia
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Midfielder, winger
Team information
Current team
 Orlando City B
Number 49
Youth career
Alianza Llanos
VyV Mi nuevo Tolima
2017–2018 Boca Juniors
2018–2020 Deportes Tolima
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020 Deportes Tolima 0 (0)
2020 → Bogotá (loan) 2 (0)
2021–2022 Fortaleza C.E.I.F. 77 (10)
2023– Orlando City B 68 (8)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 June 2025

Jhon Jairo Solís Vélez (born 12 February 1999) is a Colombian footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for MLS Next Pro club Orlando City B, the reserve affiliate of Major League Soccer club Orlando City.

Club career

Born in San José del Guaviare, capital of the Guaviare Department of Colombia, Solís began his footballing career with Alianza Llanos in Villavicencio.[1] He played for a couple of clubs in Bogotá, as well as Ibagué-based VyV (Vargas y Virviescas) Mi nuevo Tolima,[2] also representing the Tolima Department in the National Championship, before moving to Argentina to join Boca Juniors.[1] Shortly after arriving at the Buenos Aires-based club, he was invited to train with the first team.[1][2]

After a year and a half with Boca Juniors, he returned to Colombia, signing with Deportes Tolima.[1] He featured for the club in a 0–0 friendly draw with Atlético Huila in January 2019, but would not play for the club in official competitions.[3] In February 2020, he was loaned to Categoría Primera B side Bogotá for six months.[4] He finished the 2020 campaign with two league appearances, before returning to Deportes Tolima.

He spent the next two seasons in the Colombian second division with Fortaleza C.E.I.F., establishing himself as a first team player by the end of the 2021 season.[5]

Following his release by Fortaleza C.E.I.F., he moved to the United States, joining MLS Next Pro side Orlando City B, and went on to make his debut in the opening game of the season: a 3–1 away win against Philadelphia Union II.[6]

On 6 June 2025, Solís scored a free kick goal against Huntsville City, helping the game end in a 3–2 victory.[7] Five days later, Solís' goal won him the goal of the matchweek.[8]

Career statistics

Club

As of 25 June 2025[9]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Deportes Tolima 2020 Categoría Primera A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bogotá (loan) 2020 Categoría Primera B 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 0
Fortaleza C.E.I.F. 2021 36 6 2 0 0 0 38 6
2022 41 4 9 2 0 0 50 6
Total 77 10 11 2 0 0 88 12
Orlando City B 2023 MLS Next Pro 27 2 — 1[b] 0 28 2
2024 28 4 — 1[b] 0 29 4
2025 13 2 — — 13 2
Total 68 8 0 0 2 0 70 8
Career total 147 18 0 0 2 0 161 20
Notes
  1. ^ Includes Copa Colombia
  2. ^ a b Appearances in MLS Next Pro playoffs

References

  1. ^ a b c d Álvarez, Juan Pablo (24 November 2021). "Jhon Solís, el '10' que pasó por Boca Juniors y que ahora es clave en Fortaleza en la Primera B" [Jhon Solís, the '10' who went through Boca Juniors and is now key in Fortaleza in Primera B]. gol.caracoltv.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Jhon Solís, el juvenil que se fue a probar y quedaría en Boca Juniors" [Jhon Solís, the youth who went to test and would remain in Boca Juniors]. futbolred.com (in Spanish). 14 March 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Tolima con empate y victoria en amistosos Vs. Huila" [Tolima with a draw and victory in friendlies vs. Huila]. capsulas.com.co (in Spanish). 13 January 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  4. ^ "Solís, Valencia y Mosquera, canteranos del DEPORTES TOLIMA, ya fueron presentados por su nuevo club en el FPC" [Solís, Valencia and Mosquera, youth players from DEPORTES TOLIMA, have already been presented by their new club at the FPC]. elrincondelvinotinto.com (in Spanish). 16 February 2020. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  5. ^ Zapata, Carlos (18 November 2021). "¿Cuándo juega Jhon Jairo Solís con Fortaleza por el Torneo BetPlay?" [When does Jhon Jairo Solís play with Fortaleza for the BetPlay Tournament?]. futbolete.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  6. ^ Drosdick, Hannah (29 March 2023). "What to watch as Orlando City B faces first-year side Huntsville City FC in home opener". orlandocitysc.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  7. ^ "Match Report: Orlando City B Rallies Late to Defeat Huntsville City FC 3-2". Orlando City B. 7 June 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  8. ^ Chavez, Ramon (11 June 2025). "2025 MLS NEXT Pro Goal of Matchweek 13: Jhon Solís". MLS Next Pro. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  9. ^ Jhon Solís at Soccerway
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