At Temple (2023-24)
Started all 14 matches in 2023 as a freshman and was named to the AAC All-Rookie Team and to the AAC All-Conference Second Team… Named the 2023 Philly Soccer Six Rookie of the Year… Scored three goals and dished out two assists… Earned AAC Rookie of the Week Oct. 2, 2023… Was named the 68th best freshman in the country by Top Drawer Soccer… Did not play in 2024.
High School/Club
Played for Atlas FC in Guadalajara who he helped lead to the Liga MX U18 National Championship… Also helped them finish second in the U20 National Championship… Attended Instituto de Ciencias.
Personal
Juan José Zepeda Gutiérrez was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico to Leticia Gutiérrez and Juan Zepeda… Enjoys listening to music, dancing and playing guitar… Lists Zlatan Ibrahimovic as his favorite athlete… Majoring in finance… Came to San Diego State because of the “great soccer program Coach Hopkins has, San Diego is a great city and SDSU is a great university.”
Coach Hopkins’ Take
“Juan’s soccer prowess is defined by his commanding presence up front, blending physical strength with sharp instincts to consistently create scoring opportunities and elevate his team's performance.”