| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | José María Ortigoza Ortiz | ||
| Date of birth | (1987-04-01)1 April 1987 (age 38) | ||
| Place of birth | Asunción, Paraguay | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2005 | Sol de América | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2012 | Sol de América | 101 | (29) |
| 2009 | →Palmeiras (loan) | 32 | (4) |
| 2010 | →Ulsan Hyundai (loan) | 25 | (17) |
| 2011 | →Cruzeiro (loan) | 24 | (2) |
| 2012 | Shandong Luneng | 10 | (2) |
| 2013 | Ventforet Kofu | 8 | (1) |
| 2013 | Cerro Porteño | 19 | (5) |
| 2014 | Atlas | 12 | (2) |
| 2014–2017 | Cerro Porteño | 92 | (34) |
| 2018 | Náutico | 16 | (7) |
| 2018 | Paraná | 5 | (0) |
| 2019 | Guaraní | 41 | (14) |
| 2020 | Cerro Porteño | 13 | (1) |
| 2021 | Sol de América | 9 | (1) |
| 2021–2022 | 12 de Octubre | 20 | (4) |
| 2023–2024 | Sol de América | 30 | (4) |
| International career | |||
| Paraguay U23 | |||
| 2010–2015 | Paraguay | 6 | (3) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
José María Ortigoza Ortiz (Latin American Spanish:[xoˈseoɾtiˈɣosa]; born 1 April 1987) is aParaguayan formerfootballstriker.
Ortigoza started his career with the Paraguayan club Sol de América, where he played alongsidePablo Zeballos. He quickly made a good impression and established himself as one of the team's best players, finishing second in goal-scoring in theApertura 2008 tournament along withJulio Aguilar.[1] In 2009, Ortigoza was transferred toPalmeiras.
In January 2010, Ortigoza was loaned out to theK-League sideUlsan Hyundai FC fromSol de América.
In January 2011, he signed for Brazilian clubCruzeiro EC on loan.
Ortigoza transferred toChinese Super League sideShandong Luneng in July 2012.[2] However, after scoring 2 goals in 10 appearances, he was released by Shandong in February 2013.
Ortigoza signed a contract withJ1 League clubVentforet Kofu on 22 March 2013.[3] However, after scoring only 1 goal in 8 appearances, he was released by Kofu in June 2013.
On 11 November 2010, he earned his first international goal in a match againstHong Kong, scoring two goals.
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 November 2010 | Hong Kong Stadium |  Hong Kong | 7-0 | Win | Friendly Match |
| 2 | 17 November 2010 | Hong Kong Stadium | Hong Kong | 7-0 | Win | Friendly Match |
| 3 | 15 February 2012 | Estadio Feliciano Cáceres |  Chile | 2-0 | Win | Friendly Match |
