Josué Manzano
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Néstor Josué Manzano Barrades | ||
| Date of birth | August 27, 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Guayaquil, Ecuador | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position | Left winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | New York Cosmos | ||
| Number | 27 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2014–2015 | C.S. Norte América | ||
| 2015–2024 | Orlando City SC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024 | Club Atlético JBG | 0 | (0) |
| 2026– | New York Cosmos | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022 | Ecuador U17 | 2 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of October 31, 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of October 31, 2025 | |||
Josué "Toty" Manzano (born August 27, 2005) is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a left winger for New York Cosmos in the USL League One.
Career
Youth and amateur
Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Manzano began his career in the academy of C.S. Norte América, In 2015, he moved with his family to Orlando, Florida, soon after joining the academy of Orlando City SC. Quickly establishing himself as a top prospect, Manzano was part of the U-17 team that won the MLS Next Cup crown.[1] He also featured for Orlando City's U-23 team in the United Premier Soccer League.[2]
Professional
Club Atlético JBG
In 2024 Manzano returned to Ecuador, spending part of the 2024 season in Guayaquil with Club Atlético JBG, a second-tier club affiliated with Atlético Madrid.[3]
New York Cosmos
On December 3, 2025, Manzano joined USL League One side New York Cosmos ahead of their return to professional competition. [4]
International
Manzano has represented Ecuador at the youth level, appearing twice for the U-17 national teams.[5]
References
- ^ "Néstor Manzano 'pelotea' durísimo en la MLS". extra.ec.
- ^ "ES ECUATORIANO: Promesa de 15 años debutó con la Sub-23 del Orlando City".
- ^ "New York Cosmos accelerate 2026 roster build with addition of four new players".
- ^ "New York Cosmos accelerate 2026 roster build with addition of four new players".
- ^ "¡El Pato Urrutia convocó a 4 jugadores del extranjero y a 8 de LDU! (OFICIAL)".