Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Alexander Ernesto Aravena Guzmán
23 years old
Portland Timbers 
MLS Position
Forward
Height
175 cm
Weight
70 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
06 Sep 2002 - Chile
Birth City
Independencia
Ranking
8th
— MLS
Statistics of A. Aravena — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
18
Starts
10
Minutes played
367
Goals
2
Average rating
Cards
1
Yellow
-
0
Red
⚽ Offensive stats
Goals / Assists
2 goals / 0 assists
Total / on target shots
8 shots / 3 on target
Key passes
5
Dribbles success %
27% (3/11)
Duels won %
39% (18/46)
Penalties drawn
6
📊 General
Appearances
48
Starts
17
Minutes played
1266
Goals
6
Average rating
6.66/10
Cards
2
Yellows
-
0
Red
⚽ Offensive stats
Goals / Assists
6 goals / 0 assists
Total / on target shots
31 shots / 13 on target
Dribbles success %
35% (13/37)
Duels won %
41% (62/151)
Standings MLS 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  San Diego | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 64 | 41 | +23 | 63 | WWLDL |
| 2 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 66 | 38 | +28 | 63 | LWWDD |
| 3 |  Los Angeles FC | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 65 | 40 | +25 | 60 | DLWWW |
| 4 |  Minnesota United FC | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 56 | 39 | +17 | 58 | LWDLW |
| 5 |  Seattle Sounders | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 58 | 48 | +10 | 55 | WWWDL |
| 6 |  Austin | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 37 | 45 | -8 | 47 | LWLLW |
| 7 |  FC Dallas | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 52 | 55 | -3 | 44 | WLWDW |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 41 | 48 | -7 | 44 | LLDDL |
| 9 |  Real Salt Lake | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 38 | 49 | -11 | 41 | DLWWL |
| 10 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 60 | 63 | -3 | 41 | WLWLL |
| 11 |  Colorado Rapids | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 41 | DLDLW |
| 12 |  Houston Dynamo | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 43 | 56 | -13 | 37 | DLLWL |
| 13 |  St. Louis City | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 44 | 58 | -14 | 32 | DWLWW |
| 14 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 46 | 66 | -20 | 30 | WWLWL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 46 | 70 | -24 | 28 | DLLLL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Portland Timbers
Career of A. Aravena since 2018
2025/2026
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers48Apps
6Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025
Gremio
Gremio16Apps
2Goals
2Assists
Rating
2024/2025
U. Catolica
U. Catolica17Apps
3Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024U. Catolica
U. Catolica34Apps
14Goals
5Assists
Rating
2021/2022U. Catolica
U. Catolica1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021U. Catolica
U. Catolica4Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023
Nublense
Nublense38Apps
12Goals
3Assists
Rating
2025/2026Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers18Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Gremio
Gremio16Apps
2Goals
2Assists
Rating
2024/2025U. Catolica
U. Catolica13Apps
3Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024U. Catolica
U. Catolica28Apps
13Goals
4Assists
Rating
2021/2022U. Catolica
U. Catolica1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021U. Catolica
U. Catolica4Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023Nublense
Nublense30Apps
11Goals
3Assists
Rating
TRANSFERS
2026
Gremio
→
Portland Timbers
Loan
Gremio
Portland Timbers
2024
U. Catolica
→
Gremio
€ 3.5M
U. Catolica
Gremio
2023
Nublense
→
U. Catolica
€ 425K
Nublense
U. Catolica
2022
U. Catolica
→
Nublense
Free
U. Catolica
Nublense
HONOURS
Gaúcho 1
Brazil
2025
2nd Place
Recopa Gaúcha
Brazil
2025
Winner
Pan American Games
World
2023
2nd Place
Primera División
Chile
2022
2nd Place
Primera División
Chile
2021
Winner
Super Cup
Chile
2021
Winner
Super Cup
Chile
2021
Winner
Primera División
Chile
2020/2021
Winner
CONMEBOL U17
South America
2019
2nd Place
BIOGRAPHY
A regular presence in Portland Timbers's squad, A. Aravena has made his mark in the MLS through consistent performances. Born in Independencia, Chile, he developed his passion for football from an early age before catching the eye of professional clubs. Operating as a forward, his frame of 175 cm and 70 kg gives him a physical edge in aerial and physical duels. Always on the move, he forces defenders to stay alert for the full duration of every match. His arrival at Gremio in 2024 for € 3.5M was a statement of intent from a club with serious ambitions. His trophy cabinet includes Recopa Gaúcha, Super Cup, Primera División among his major honours, evidence of a career built on collective success. As 2025/2026 unfolds, he continues to deliver performances that justify his place in Portland Timbers's squad. With his technical ability and competitive drive, A. Aravena has many more chapters to write in his professional story.