Brayan Andrés Ceballos Jiménez (born 24 May 2001) is a Colombian footballer who plays as central defender for Major League Soccer club CF Montréal. He previously played for the New England Revolution.
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Club career
Early career
Born in Cali, Ceballos is an Universitario Popayán youth graduate, and made his senior debut on 11 April 2018, starting in a 1–0 away win over Deportes Quindío, for the year's Copa Colombia. After five more Categoría Primera B appearances, he moved to the latter club, owned by the same group of businessmen.
Initially a backup option, Ceballos became a regular starter for the club in the 2021 season, helping in their promotion to the Categoría Primera A in the Torneo I. He made his top tier debut on 17 July 2021, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–0 home success over Jaguares de Córdoba.
Ceballos scored his first senior goal on 17 August 2021, netting the opener in a 2–3 home loss against Atlético Bucaramanga. He featured in 11 matches in the main category, as his side was immediately relegated back.
Fortaleza
On 16 December 2021, Ceballos moved abroad and signed a three-year contract with Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Fortaleza.
New England Revolution
On 13 December 2024, Ceballos signed with Major League Soccer club New England Revolution. Ceballos made his MLS debut, and recorded his first start for the Revolution, in the 2025 season opener, a 0-0 draw against Nashville SC on 22 February. He received MLS team of the matchday honors for week 1. Ceballos was the Revolution’s Defender of the Year in 2025.
CF Montréal
On 24 July 2026, Ceballos was acquired by fellow MLS squad CF Montréal for up to $850,000 in General Allocation Money.
Career statistics
As of 29 December 2022
Honours
Fortaleza
Copa do Nordeste: 2022
Campeonato Cearense: 2022, 2023
Atlético Junior
Categoría Primera A: 2023-II