José Luis Marrufo Jiménez

José Luis Marrufo Jiménez captained Venezuela's youth side before he had settled into a senior club career, leading the U17 team to a runners-up finish at the South American Championship and playing at the FIFA U-17 World Cup. He was twice called into Venezuela's senior squad, in August 2014 and again in February 2015 for a friendly against Honduras that ended 2-1, without getting onto the pitch either time. His club career has moved between Venezuela and abroad. He started out at Deportivo Lara, then joined Deportivo Táchira, where he later returned for a second spell after stints at Mineros de Guayana and Estudiantes de Mérida. In January 2021 he had his first taste of football outside Venezuela, moving to Colombian side Jaguares de Córdoba, before going back to Táchira in 2022. He arrived at Macará on a free transfer in February 2024, signing through to December 2026, and has been a fixture in the side ever since. His best return came in the 2025 season, when he made 38 league appearances, scored four goals and set up a further twelve. He had already shown an eye for goal the previous season, scoring twice, including one against Imbabura. In the 2026 campaign he has continued as a regular starter, with 24 league appearances and a goal to his name so far.