Raul Gustavo

Raul Gustavo is a 27-year-old Brazilian defender who plays for New York City FC in Major League Soccer, wearing the number 34 shirt. A composed, ball-playing centre-back, Gustavo brings a distinctly South American reading of the game to the NYCFC backline. His ability to step out of defence with the ball and pick a forward pass sets him apart from more traditional stoppers. At 27, he is entering his peak years as a professional, and his positional discipline and calmness under pressure h...