Jorge Antonio Ruvalcaba Castro (born 23 July 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls. Born in the United States, he represents the Mexico national team.
Club career Born in Rialto, California, Ruvalcaba began his career with FC Golden State Development Academy. In 2019, Ruvalcaba almost joined the youth academy of Spanish La Liga side Leganés. In 2020, he signed for Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes in the United States. After playing collegiately at Cal State San Bernardino, Ruvalcaba joined amateur side Ocelot Academy playing in the United Premier Soccer League.
Pumas
Ruvalcaba joined Pumas's U-20 squad in 2021. On 11 January 2022, he made his professional debut against Toluca, marking the occasion by scoring his first career goal.
Loan to Standard Liège In August 2023, Ruvalcaba signed for Belgian Challenger Pro League club SL16 FC, the reserve side of Standard Liège on a season-long loan deal. He appeared in 13 matches for the Belgian side scoring 1 goal.
Return to Pumas Ruvalcaba returned to Pumas for the 2024–25 season, becoming an important player for the side. In his first match back, 7 July 2024, he scored two goals in a 4–1 victory over León. On 7 August 2024, Ruvalcaba scored his first international goal for Pumas, in a 2–0 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps in the Leagues Cup.
On 12 January 2025, Ruvalcaba helped Pumas to a 2–1 victory over Necaxa, scoring the opening goal of the match on matchday 1 of the Torneo Clausura. On 8 November 2025, Ruvalcaba scored the opening goal for Pumas in a 3–2 victory over Cruz Azul.
New York Red Bulls In February 2026, Ruvalcaba joined New York Red Bulls on a permanent transfer from Pumas, signing a long-term contract.
International career Mexico under-21 Born in the United States, Ruvalcaba was included in Mexico's under-21 roster that participated in the 2022 Maurice Revello Tournament, scoring one goal, Mexico finished third.
Mexico senior team Ruvalcaba earned one unofficial cap with the senior side on 16 January 2025 in a friendly match against Brazilian club SC Internacional scoring the second goal of that match with Mexico winning 2–0.
His full debut appearance with the senior Mexico side occurred on 18 November 2025 in a friendly match against Paraguay. His side lost the match 2–1 at the San Antonio Alamodome.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPumas2021–22Liga MX1034020—1632022–23Liga MX232———2322023–24Liga MX30——20502024–25Liga MX294——413352025–26Liga MX195—6031286Total841440809210516Pumas Tabasco (loan)2021–22Liga de Expansión MX20———20SL16 FC (loan)2023–24Challenger Pro League131———131Career total991540809012017
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsMexico202510Total10
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