Sebastián Guenzatti

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Guenzatti and the second or maternal family name is Varela.
Sebastián Guenzatti
Personal information
Full name Sebastián Ignacio Guenzatti Varela
Date of birth (1991-07-08) July 8, 1991
Place of birth Montevideo, Uruguay
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)
Team information
Current team
 New York Cosmos
Youth career
2003–2010 Brooklyn Knights
2010–2013 Peñarol
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013 Huracán 9 (1)
2013–2016 New York Cosmos 82 (10)
2017–2022 Tampa Bay Rowdies 144 (59)
2023–2024 Indy Eleven 61 (16)
2025 Detroit City FC 18 (0)
2026– New York Cosmos 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15:52, 26 October 2025 (UTC)

Sebastián Ignacio Guenzatti Varela (born July 8, 1991) is a Uruguayan footballer who currently plays for USL League One side New York Cosmos.

Youth career

Guenzatti was born in Uruguay before moving to the United States at age 12, where he grew up in the College Point section of Queens in New York City, and graduated from Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, where he started for the soccer team all four years.[1][2] Professional aspirations took Guenzatti back to his homeland, where he played with Peñarol's under-19 team, before moving to Huracán in 2013.

Senior career

New York Cosmos

Guenzatti moved back to the United States on July 5, 2013, when he signed for NASL club New York Cosmos.[3] He made his debut for the Cosmos on August 10, 2013, in a 0–0 draw against Tampa Bay. Guenzatti scored the game-winning goal in the team's 1–0 win over Minnesota United FC on September 14, 2013, and earned NASL Team of the Week honors for his performance. He scored one goal and recorded one assist in ten matches for the Cosmos during the 2013 season and played 86 minutes during the team's 2013 NASL Soccer Bowl championship game 1–0 victory over the Atlanta Silverbacks.[4]

On January 3, 2014, the Cosmos announced that they had signed Guenzatti to a contract extension.[4] During the 2014 Spring season, Guenzatti was tied for second on the team in scoring, recording two goals and two assists in seven matches as the team posted a 6–2–1 (W–L–D) record and finished in second place in the NASL Spring Standings. He earned NASL Team of the Week honors for his Week 7 goal in the team's 1–1 draw with Indy Eleven. Guenzatti finished the regular season tied for second on the team in scoring with four goals and three assists in 22 appearances (19 starts). He scored the game-winning goal in the team's 1–0 victory over Ottawa Fury FC on July 20, 2014, which earned him NASL Team of the Week honors and he combined with fellow Queens native David Diosa to score in the team's 3–2 win over the Atlanta Silverbacks on September 13, 2014.[5][6]

In 2015, Guenzatti scored four times in 23 appearances, which included 10 starts. On August 8, 2015, Guenzatti scored in second-half stoppage time as the Cosmos rallied from a three-goal deficit to draw 3–3 with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers at Lockhart Stadium.[7] Guenzatti opened the scoring in back-to-back 3–0 wins over the Atlanta Silverbacks (October 7) and FC Edmonton (October 11). On November 15, 2015, he appeared as a starter in the 3–2 Cosmos victory over Ottawa Fury in the Soccer Bowl 2015 championship game. [8]

Guenzatti remained a key contributor for Cosmos in 2016. On June 29, 2016, Guenzatti scored his first goal of the season in a 3–2 loss to Major League Soccer side New England Revolution, in a round of 16 match in the 2016 U.S. Open Cup.[9] On August 27, 2016 he scored in league play for New York in a 6–1 victory over Carolina Railhawks. [10] However, his 2016 season was cut short when he suffered a torn ACL on October 9.

Tampa Bay Rowdies

On July 31, 2017, Guenzatti signed with United Soccer League side Tampa Bay Rowdies.[11] On September 30, 2017, Guenzatti scored his first goal for Tampa Bay, a late equalizer in a 1–1 draw with Bethlehem Steel FC at Al Lang Stadium. [12] On September 1, 2018, Guenzatti recorded the first hat trick of his career, leading Tampa Bay to a 3–0 victory over North Carolina FC. [13]

Guenzatti was named team captain ahead of the 2019 season. On March 9, 2019, Guenzatti scored the lone goal of the match from the penalty spot, in an opening day win over Memphis 901 FC.[14] On June 29, 2019, Guenzatti scored the game-winning goal in added time in a 2–1 victory over Ottawa Fury FC. [15] He ended the 2019 campaign scoring a career high 19 goals in 34 matches.

On July 17, 2020, Guenzatti scored his first goal of the season in a 2–2 draw with North Carolina FC. [16] On October 24, 2020, Guenzatti scored the winning goal for the Rowdies as they defeated Louisville City FC with a score of 2–1 in the USL Championship Eastern Conference Final. With the victory, Tampa Bay advanced to the 2020 USL Championship Final, where they were scheduled to play against Phoenix Rising FC. However, the final match was ultimately canceled due to COVID-19 cases within the Rowdies organization, so no champion was crowned for the 2020 season. [17]

Guenzatti continued to be an influential player for Tampa Bay during the 2021 season. On May 1, 2021, Guenzatti scored two goals, in an opening day win over Charlotte Independence .[18] He ended the season with a career high 22 goals, helping lead Tampa Bay to the 2021 USL Championship season Regular Season title. He also helped Tampa Bay to reach the 2021 USL Championship Final, where they would fall 3–1 to Orange County SC. [19]

On January 18, 2022, Guenzatti re-signed with the Rowdies.[20] On October 8, 2022, Guenzatti scored twice in a game against Loudoun United FC, passing his former teammate Georgi Hristov to become the Rowdies all-time scoring leader.[21] On December 13, 2022, Tampa and Guenzatti mutually agreed to terminate his deal to allow him to pursue other opportunities.[22] He subsequently signed with Indy Eleven on the same day.[23]

Indy Eleven

Guenzatti signed with USL Championship side Indy Eleven ahead of the 2023 season and was subsequently named as the team's captain for the season.[24] Guenzatti made his first appearance for the Eleven against his former Tampa Bay Rowdies in a 1–1 draw on March 11.[25] Guenzatti scored his first goal for Indy Eleven in a 3–2 win against Monterey Bay FC on April 22, bringing his total career USL goal tally to 61.[26]

Guenzatti scored a brace on August 9 in a 4–0 win over the Birmingham Legion, scoring on either side of halftime. The two goals brought his season total to 6.[27] He ended the 2023 season with a team-leading 11 goals and 35 league and domestic appearances, as well as one playoff appearance and three total assists.[28]

On November 17, 2023, Indy Eleven announced they had extended Guenzatti's contract for the 2024 season.[29] Guenzatti scored his first goal in the 2024 season on March 30, in a 2–1 defeat at home to Detroit City FC.[30] He scored the winning goal in a 1–0 home victory over Rhode Island FC on August 7 to break the team's 6 match streak without a win.[31] On 20 November 2024, the club announced Guenzatti would not return following the conclusion of the 2024 season.[32]

Detroit City

On March 6, 2025, Guenzatti joined USL Championship club Detroit City FC ahead of their 2025 season.[33] He made his debut on March 8 in a 0–2 away victory over Miami FC.[34][35] He scored his first goal for the club on May 31 in a 4–2 away loss to Portland Hearts of Pine in the USL Cup.[36][37]

Return to Cosmos

On November 21, 2025, Guenzatti was announced as the first player signing by the New York Cosmos.[38]

Career statistics

As of match played June 14, 2025.

Club Season Division League Domestic Cup League Cup Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Huracàn 2012–13 Segunda División 9 1 0 0 0 0 9 1
Totals 9 1 0 0 0 0 9 1
New York Cosmos 2013 NASL 11 1 0 0 1 0 12 1
2014 22 4 3 0 1 0 26 4
2015 23 4 3 1 2 0 28 5
2016 26 1 3 1 0 0 29 2
Totals 82 10 9 2 4 0 95 12
Tampa Bay Rowdies 2017 USL Championship 9 2 0 0 2 0 11 2
2018 26 5 1 0 0 0 27 5
2019 33 18 0 0 1 1 34 19
2020 15 8 — 3 2 18 10
2021 31 21 — 5 1 36 22
2022 30 5 2 0 3 2 35 7
Totals 144 59 3 0 14 6 161 65
Indy Eleven 2023 USL Championship 33 11 2 0 2 0 37 11
2024 USL Championship 28 5 4 0 0 0 32 5
Totals 61 16 6 0 2 0 69 16
Detroit City FC 2025 USL Championship 18 0 1 0 4 1 23 1
Career totals 314 86 19 2 24 7 357 95

Honors

New York Cosmos

Tampa Bay Rowdies

References

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  2. ^ Gavin, Mike. "Cosmos watch: Sebastian Guenzatti plays in front of friends, family", Newsday, September 13, 2013. Accessed December 3, 2020. "Guenzatti, 22, was born in Uruguay but raised in the College Point section of Queens. He attended Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, where he was a four-year starter on the soccer team."
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  12. ^ "Rowdies Inch Toward Playoffs With 1–1 Draw Against Bethlehem". 30 September 2017.
  13. ^ "Guenzatti's Big Night Does the Trick in Rowdies' Victory". 1 September 2018.
  14. ^ "Guenzatti Fires Rowdies To Opening Day Win Over Memphis". 9 March 2019.
  15. ^ "Rowdies Reclaim First Place With Dramatic 2–1 Win Over Ottawa". 29 June 2019.
  16. ^ "Tampa Bay Rowdies waste 2–0 halftime lead, draw with North Carolina FC". 17 July 2020.
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  34. ^ "Detroit 2–0 Miami FC (Mar 8, 2025) Final Score". ESPN. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
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  38. ^ @NYCosmos (November 21, 2025). "Seba is home. The New York Cosmos sign three-time NASL champion Sebastián Guenzatti as the first player of our new era, pending league and federation approval. A Queens product, a club legend, a leader—back where it all began. Welcome home, Seba" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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