Nico Campuzano
{{Short description|Spanish footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}
{{family name hatnote|Campuzano|Jiménez|lang=Spanish}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Nico Campuzano
| fullname = Nicolás Campuzano Jiménez
| image =
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|1|29|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Los Corrales de Buelna, Spain
| height = {{height|m=1.88}}
| position = Goalkeeper
| currentclub = Monterey Bay FC
| clubnumber = 1
| youthyears1 = 2006–2007
| youthclubs1 = AD Delasalle
| youthyears2 = 2007–2008
| youthclubs2 = Clube Bansander
| youthyears3 = 2008–2013
| youthclubs3 = Racing de Santander
| youthyears4 = 2013–2014
| youthclubs4 = Real Valladolid
| youthyears5 = 2014–2016
| youthclubs5 = Barcelona
| youthyears6 = 2016–2017
| youthclubs6 = Villarreal
| collegeyears1 = 2018–2019
| college1 = Portland Pilots
| collegecaps1 = 15
| collegegoals1 = 0
| collegeyears2 = 2020–2021
| college2 = Pittsburgh Panthers
| collegecaps2 = 40
| collegegoals2 = 0
| years1 = 2017–2018
| clubs1 = Las Palmas C
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| years2 = 2019
| clubs2 = Seattle Sounders FC U-23
| caps2 = 10
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2021
| clubs3 = Manhattan SC
| caps3 = 4
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2022
| clubs4 = FC Cincinnati 2
| caps4 = 4
| goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2023
| clubs5 = New England Revolution II
| caps5 = 11
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2023
| clubs6 = → New England Revolution (loan)
| caps6 = 0
| goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2024
| clubs7 = Lexington SC
| caps7 = 7
| goals7 = 0
| years8 = 2025–
| clubs8 = Monterey Bay FC
| caps8 = 4
| goals8 = 0
| nationalyears1 =
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| pcupdate = March 30, 2025
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Nicolás Campuzano Jiménez (born 29 January 1998) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for USL Championship side Monterey Bay FC.
Early life
Campuzano began playing youth football with AD Delasalle in his hometown of Los Corrales de Buelna.{{Cite web|url=http://www.valledebuelnafm.com/index.php/deportes/item/11517-nicolas-campuzano-entrevista-al-portero-juvenil-del-f-c-barcelona|title=Nicolás Campuzano, entrevista al portero juvenil del F.C. Barcelona|trans-title=Nicolás Campuzano, interview with the FC Barcelona youth goalkeeper|date=July 13, 2015|language=es|work=Radio Valle de Buelna FM}} Afterwards, he joined Club Basander, where he played for a season.{{cite web|url=https://www.futbolemotion.com/es/blogs/noticias-de-formacion/exitos-de-formacion-nicolas-campuzano|title=Exitos de Formación: Nicolas Campuzano|trans-title=Training Successes: Nicolas Campuzano|language=es|date=October 25, 2016|work=Fútbol Emotion}}
He then joined Racing de Santander, where he played for five years.{{cite web|url=http://valledebuelna.blogspot.com/2016/07/con-nombre-propio-almudena-y-nicolas.html|title=Con nombre propio Almudena y Nicolás Campuzano Jimenez|trans-title=With own name Almudena and Nicolás Campuzano Jimenez|date=July 16, 2016|first= Jolau|last=Ysera|work=Valle de Buelna|language=es}} He then joined Real Valladolid, while also playing with the Castilla y León U-16 team.{{Cite web|url=https://www.levante-emv.com/castello/2016/07/11/trabajar-constante-12385188.html|trans-title=Nico Campuzano: "I try to work and be very constant"|title=Nico Campuzano: "Intento trabajar y ser muy constante"|language=es|first=Juan Francisco|last=Roca|date=July 11, 2016|work=Levante-EMV}}
In July 2014, he joined the FC Barcelona youth system on a three-year contract.{{cite web|url=http://www.futbolbasecatala.cat/es/es/detail/nico-campuzano-cadete-del-valladolid-refuerza-la-porteria-del-juvenil-b-de-pimienta:7-154|title=Nico Campuzano, cadete del Valladolid, refuerza la portería del Juvenil B de Pimienta|trans-title=Nico Campuzano, cadet from Valladolid, reinforces the goal of Juvenil B de Pimienta|language=es|date=July 23, 2014|first=Carles|last=Aguilar|work=Futbol Base Catala}} In February 2016, there were strong attempts by Roma to sign him, but they were rejected by Barcalona.{{cite web|url=https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/futbol-base/nico-campuzano-queda-barca-dennis-otto-malaga-4863886|title=
Nico Campuzano se queda en el Barça; Dennis Otto se va al Málaga|trans-title=Nico Campuzano stays at Barça; Dennis Otto goes to Malaga|date=February 1, 2016|first=Josep|last=Capdevila|language=es|work=Sport}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.flashscore.es/noticias/nico-campuzano-un-ex-del-barca-que-intereso-a-la-roma-y-juega-en-la-3-division-de-ee-uu/ru2chbv8/|language=es|title=Nico Campuzano, un ex del Barça que interesó a la Roma y juega en la 3ª división de EE.UU|trans-title=Nico Campuzano, a former Barça player who interested Roma and plays in the US 3rd division|first=Daniel|last=Núñez|date=September 24, 2022|work=FlashScore}} In July 2016, he joined the Villarreal youth system.{{Cite web|url=http://www.valledebuelnafm.com/index.php/deportes/item/13773-nico-campuzano-jugara-en-el-villarreal|title=Nico Campuzano jugará en el Villarreal|date=July 6, 2016|language=es|trans-title=Nico Campuzano will play for Villarreal|work=Radio Valle de Buelna FM}}
College career
In April 2018, he committed to attend the University of Portland in the fall, where he would play for the men's soccer team.{{Cite web|url=https://portlandpilots.com/news/2018/4/27/msoc-spanish-goalkeeper-nico-campuzano-commits-to-the-pilots.aspx|date=April 27, 2018|work=Portland Pilots|title=Spanish Goalkeeper Nico Campuzano Commits to the Pilots}}{{Cite web|url=https://portlandpilots.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/nico-campuzano/6546|title=Nico Campuzano Portland Pilots profile|work=Portland Pilots}} After only making two appearances in his freshman season, he became the starter in his sophomore season.{{cite web|url=https://www.upbeacon.com/article/2019/09/pilot-in-the-spotlight-nico-campuzano|title=Pilot in the Spotlight: Nico Campuzano anchoring Pilot defense|first=Ana|last=Clyde|date=September 12, 2019|work=The Beacon}} In 2019, he was named to the West Coast Conference Men's Soccer All-Academic Team.{{Cite web|url=https://portlandpilots.com/news/2019/12/17/msoc-five-pilots-earn-wcc-all-academic-led-by-first-team-pick-campuzano.aspx|title=Five Pilots Earn WCC All-Academic, Led by First-Team Pick Campuzano|date=December 17, 2019|work=Portland Pilots}}
In 2020, he began attending the University of Pittsburgh, as a graduate student, playing for the men's soccer team.{{cite web|url=https://pittsburghpanthers.com/news/2020/8/7/mens-soccer-vidovich-adds-12-to-fall-roster.aspx|title=Vidovich Adds 12 to Fall Roster|date=August 7, 2020|work=Pittsburgh Panthers}} In September 2020, he was named to the TopDrawerSoccer Team of the Week{{Cite web|url=https://pittsburghpanthers.com/news/2020/9/29/mens-soccer-three-panthers-named-to-topdrawersoccer-team-of-the-week.aspx|date=September 29, 2020|work=Pittsburgh Panthers|title=Three Panthers Named to TopDrawerSoccer Team of the Week}} and in May 2021, was named the Pittsburgh Student-Athlete of the Week.{{Cite web|url=https://pittsburghpanthers.com/news/2021/5/10/general-compson-campuzano-named-office-depot-supra-student-athletes-of-the-week.aspx|title=Compson, Campuzano Named Office Depot/Supra Student-Athletes of the Week|date=May 10, 2021|work=Pittsburgh Panthers}} At the end of his first season with Pittsburgh, he set single season records for wins and minutes played and was named to the All-ACC Academic Team,{{Cite web|date=January 27, 2021|work=Pittsburgh Panthers|url=https://pittsburghpanthers.com/news/2022/1/27/mens-soccer-program-record-eight-selected-to-all-acc-academic-team.aspx|title=Program Record Eight Selected to All-ACC Academic Team}} the South All-Region First Team,{{Cite web|url=https://pittsburghpanthers.com/news/2021/5/12/mens-soccer-five-panthers-named-to-all-region-team.aspx|title=Five Panthers Named to All-Region Team|date=May 12, 2021|work=Pittsburgh Panthers}} All-ACC First Team,{{Cite web|url=https://pittsburghpanthers.com/news/2021/4/14/mens-soccer-top-ranked-panthers-collect-multiple-all-acc-awards.aspx|title=Top Ranked Panthers Collect Multiple All-ACC Awards|date=April 14, 2021|work=Pittsburgh Panthers}} and the All-ACC Tournament Team.{{cite web|url=https://pittsburghpanthers.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/nico-campuzano/11523|title=Nico Campuzano Pittsburgh Panthers profile|work=Pittsburgh Panthers}} In his second season with Pittsburgh, he was named to the All-ACC Academic Team, he received All-ACC Third Team and All-ACC Academic Team honors and was named a Senior CLASS Award candidate.{{Cite web|url=https://pittsburghpanthers.com/news/2021/9/30/mens-soccer-campuzano-named-candidate-for-senior-class-award.aspx|title=Campuzano Named Candidate for Senior CLASS Award|date=September 30, 2021|work=Pittsburgh Panthers}}
Club career
In September 2017, he joined UD Las Palmas, signing a one-year contract, with an option for an additional four years.{{Cite web|url=http://www.valledebuelnafm.com/index.php/deportes/item/16442-nicolas-campuzano-ficha-por-la-u-d-las-palmas|title=Nicolás Campuzano ficha por la U.D. Las Palmas|trans-title=Nicolás Campuzano signs for UD Las Palmas|date=September 26, 2017|work=Radio Valle de Buelna FM|language=es}} On 14 October 2017, he made his senior debut with UD Las Palmas C in the fourth tier Tercera División.{{Cite web|url=https://www.tintaamarilla.es/noticia/2017/10/14/155/25965-El_portero_cantabro_Nico_Campuzano_debuta_en_filiales.html|title=El portero cántabro Nico Campuzano debuta en filiales|trans-title=The Cantabrian goalkeeper Nico Campuzano debuts in subsidiaries|date=October 14, 2017|work=Tinta Amarilla|language=es}}
In 2019, he played with the Seattle Sounders FC U-23 in USL League Two.{{Cite web|url=https://goalwashington.wordpress.com/2019/04/24/goalkeepers-nico-campuzano-and-evan-munn-join-sounders-u23/|title=Goalkeepers Nico Campuzano and Evan Munn join Sounders U23|date=April 24, 2019|work=Goal Washington}}
In 2021, he played with Manhattan SC in USL League Two.{{cite web|url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/roster_players/46767944|title=Nicolas Campuzano Jimenez 2021 USL2 Stats|work=USL League Two}}
In March 2022, he signed a professional contract with FC Cincinnati 2 in MLS Next Pro.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fccincinnati.com/news/fc-cincinnati-2-sign-three-players-to-mls-next-pro-team|title=FC Cincinnati 2 sign three players to MLS NEXT Pro team|date=March 11, 2022|work=FC Cincinnati}} He made 4 appearances for the team in 2022, recording 14 saves.{{cite web|url=https://985thesportshub.com/2023/03/24/revolution-sign-goalkeeper-nico-campuzano-to-short-term-agreement/|title=Revolution sign goalkeeper Nico Campuzano to short-term agreement|date=March 24, 2023|work=98.5 The Sports Hub}}
In December 2022, he signed with New England Revolution II in MLS Next Pro, ahead of the 2023 season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/revolution-ii-sign-jordan-adebayo-smith-and-nico-campuzano|title=Revolution II Sign Jordan Adebayo-Smith and Nico Campuzano|date=December 8, 2022|work=New England Revolution}}{{cite web|url=https://www.thebentmusket.com/2022/12/9/23500680/revolution-ii-sign-jordan-adebayo-smith-and-nico-campuzano|title=Revolution II sign Jordan Adebayo-Smith and Nico Campuzano|date=December 9, 2022|work=The Bent Musket|first=Josh|last=Nye}} In March 2023, he joined the New England Revolution first team on a short-term loan deal.{{cite web|url=https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/revolution-sign-goalkeeper-nico-campuzano-to-short-term-agreement|title=Revolution sign goalkeeper Nico Campuzano to Short-Term Agreement for Saturday's match at D.C. United|date=March 24, 2023|work=New England Revolution}}{{cite web|url=https://www.theblazingmusket.com/p/nico-campuzano-signs-short-term-agreement|title=Nico Campuzano Signs Short-Term Agreement With First Team|date=March 24, 2023|work=The Blazing Musket|first=Josh|last=Nye}} On June 23, 2023, he was substituted into a match against Toronto FC II as a forward after an injury, with the team out of remaining outfield player substitutes.{{Cite web|url=https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/postgame-notes-revolution-ii-battle-toronto-fc-ii-to-1-1-draw|title=Postgame Notes: Revolution II battle Toronto FC II to 1-1 draw|date=June 24, 2023|work=New England Revolution}}
In January 2024, Campuzano joined USL League One club Lexington SC.{{Cite web |title=Lexington Sporting Club makes goalkeeper addition with signing of Nico Campuzano |url=https://www.lexsporting.com/news/lexington-sporting-club-makes-goalkeeper-addition-with-signing-of-nico-campuzano/ |date=January 16, 2024|website=Lexington SC|first=Jacob|last=Bramley}}
In February 2025, he signed with USL Championship side Monterey Bay FC.{{cite web|url=https://www.montereybayfc.com/news/2025/02/13/campuzano-signed/|title=Monterey Bay FC Signs Spanish Goalkeeper Nico Campuzano|date=February 13, 2025|work=Monterey Bay FC|first=Steven|last=Vargo}}
Personal life
Campuzano obtained American citizenship after attending college and marrying an American citizen.{{Cite web|url=https://www.marca.com/mundo-marca/2023/03/27/6421c273268e3e343c8b460e.html|title=EEUU invierte 100M de dólares en fichar jóvenes españoles para hacer historia en su Mundial 2026|trans-title=The US invests 100M dollars in signing young Spaniards to make history in its 2026 World Cup|language=es|date=March 27, 2023|work=Marca}}
Career statistics
{{updated|match played March 30, 2025}}{{Soccerway|nicola-campuzano-jimenez/372731}}
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| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|Playoffs !colspan="2"|National Cup !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Seattle Sounders FC U-23
|2019{{Cite web|url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/roster_players/31398936|title=Nicolas Campuzano 2019 USL2 Stats|work=USL League Two}} |10 | 0 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | colspan="2"|— | 10 | 0 | ||||
| Manhattan SC
|2021 |4 | 0 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | colspan="2"|— | 4 | 0 | ||||
| FC Cincinnati 2
|2022 |4 | 0 | colspan="2"|– | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 4 | 0 | ||||
| New England Revolution II
|2023 |11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 12 | 0 | |||
| New England Revolution (loan)
|2023 |0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lexington SC
|2024 |1 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Monterey Bay FC
|2025 |4 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| colspan="3"|Career total
!34 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
References
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External links
- {{Soccerway|nicola-campuzano-jimenez/372731}}
{{Monterey Bay FC squad}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Campuzano, Nico}}
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Category:Seattle Sounders FC U-23 players
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