Mahari Cortijo

Mahari Cortijo is a United States Virgin Islands international soccer player who plays as a midfielder.

Mahari Cortijo
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-01-31) January 31, 2002
Place of birth Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Years Team
0000 18.3 Massive FC
National team‡
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– United States Virgin Islands 1 (0)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 00:10, 6 June 2021 (UTC)

Club career

In 2018 Cortijo played for youth club 18.3 Massive FC. In July he scored a hat-trick against Brand Nu FC to remain third in the U.S. Virgin Islands Soccer Association’s Under-15 League standings.[1] On the final match day of the season, Cortijo scored a goal as 18.3 Massive beat Raymix SC 12–0. The team ended the season with the most points in the league table.[2] Cortijo served as the team captain and was its top scorer as it ultimately won the championship that season.[3][4]

International career

Cortijo was selected to represent the USVI at the youth level in 2017 CONCACAF U-17 Championship qualifying[5] and 2019 CONCACAF U-17 Championship qualifying.[6]

In March 2021 he was called up to the senior squad for a warm-up friendly and its first two 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.[7][8] He eventually made his senior debut on June 5, 2021 against El Salvador in the same competition, coming on as a substitute in the 59th minute.[9][10]

Career statistics

International
As of match played June 5, 2021.[11]
National teamYearAppsGoals
United States Virgin Islands 202110
Total10

References
  1. "LOCAL SPORTS BRIEFS: Laraza, 18.3 Massive both win USVISA youth boys league matches on St. Thomas". Virgin Islands Daily News. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  2. Kiser, Bill. "18.3 Massive finishes season at top of standings". Virgin Islands Daily News. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  3. "Mahari Cortijo Soccer Highlights 2019". Youtube. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  4. "Championship Captain". USVI Soccer Association. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  5. "USVI Soccer Association to Host Caribbean Football Union Tournament July 15-19". St. John Source. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  6. "USVISA U17 Male National Team Competing at CONCACAF". St. John Trades Wind. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  7. "USVISA Senior Men's National Team to Compete at FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar Qualifications". St. Thomas Source. May 26, 2021. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  8. Murphy, Kyle. "Soccer Association Announces Roster for Upcoming 2022 World Cup Qualifiers; Limited Amount of Fans Allowed at Opening Match". Viconsortium.com. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  9. "USVI 0 El Salvador 7". FIFA. Archived from the original on June 2, 2021. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  10. "U.S. Virgin Islands vs El Salvador - World Cup Qualification CONCACAF 1st Round Grp. A - Round 1 stats, H2H, lineups". FotMob. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  11. "NFT profile". National Football Teams. Retrieved June 8, 2021.


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