Alfredo Cortez
Alfredo "Freddy" Cortez is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Filipino side Kaya F.C.–Iloilo.
College career
As a kid, Cortez lived in Monrovia, California. He played for the academy team of Golden State Force.
In 2016, he committed to the soccer team of the Cal State Fullerton Titans, though he didn't appear in any matches as a freshman. As a sophomore he made 5 appearances, making a crucial penalty save in the Big West Conference championship. He would play again for the Titans as a junior in 2018.
Cortez joined the Loyola Marymount Lions in 2019. He made his first start in a match against Western Michigan, and went on to make four appearances for the Lions.
Club career
United States
After his college career was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cortez signed with his former academy club Golden State Force, being included in that year's Conference and Regional selections. In 2021 he played for San Diego 1904 FC before the club was absorbed and subsequently became Albion San Diego. In 2023, he was on the roster of UPSL champions, Chiriaco FC.
Stallion Laguna
On January 12, 2024, Stallion Laguna of the Philippines Football League teased the signing of Cortez. His transfer to the Philippine club was confirmed a day later, where he played as one of the club's foreign reinforcements.