Carvajal joins Rising as its second attacking addition of the 2025-26 offseason
Phoenix Rising FC today announced it has agreed to terms with Millonarios FC for the permanent transfer of forward Juan Carvajal, pending league and federation approval. The 22-year-old Colombian marks the club’s second attacking acquisition of the offseason.
A native of Bogotá, Rising marks Carvajal’s second-ever club. The forward joined the Millonarios academy setup in 2015 where he later made his First Team debut in 2023 and played a role in a squad that won the Superliga de Colombia in 2024.
“(Carvajal) is a player with untapped potential,” Rising Head Coach Pa-Modou Kah said. “Having played for Millonarios in the top flight in Colombia, we got a striker who is hungry to score goals.”
Carvajal made seven goal contributions (4G, 3A) in 30 appearances between 2023-25, including in the Copa Libertadores, where he scored the go-ahead goal against CD Palestino in May 2024.
“I have had the opportunity to play in some of the most important tournaments in South America, including the Copa Libertadores where I even scored a goal,” Carvajal said. “I hope to contribute everywhere I can on the field, but most importantly score many goals.”
On the international stage, Carvajal represents Colombia, most recently receiving a call-up to join the U-20 team in preparation of the 2023 CONMEBOL South American U-20 Championship.
Juan Carvajal: By the Numbers
-Developed in Millonarios youth system, joining the club’s academy in 2015.
-Made first-team debut against Alianza Petrolera (July 2023).
-Scored his first professional goal in the quarterfinals of the Copa Colombia against Alianza Petrolera (Oct. 2023).
-Part of Millonarios team that won the 2024 Superliga de Colombia.
-Made seven goal contributions (4G, 3A) in 30 appearances for Millonarios.
-Netted in the Copa Libertadores against CD Palestino (May 2024).
Transaction: Phoenix Rising FC agrees to terms with Millonarios FC for the permanent transfer of forward Juan Carvajal, pending league and federation approval.
Name: Juan Carvajal
Pronunciation: hwan car-va-haul
Position: Forward
DOB: July 23, 2003 (22)
Birthplace: Bogotá, Colombia
Former Club: Millonarios FC (Colombia)
Height: 6-2
Weight: 161
2026 Phoenix Rising FC Roster (As of Jan. 8, 2026):
-Goalkeepers (1): Patrick Rakovsky
-Defenders (5): Collin Smith, Rafael Czichos, Daniel Flores, Luke Biasi, Adrian Pelayo
-Midfielders (4): Jean-Eric Moursou, JP Scearce, Hope Avayevu, Jamison Ping
-Forwards (7): Ihsan Sacko, Kelvin Arase, Darius Johnson, Damian Rivera, Charlie Dennis, Gunnar Studenhofft, Juan Carvajal
