Óscar Manuel Cortés Cortés (born 3 December 2003) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Primera División club Huracán, on loan from side Rangers.
Club career Millonarios Born in Tumaco, Cortés progressed through the academy of Millonarios, making his debut in the 2022 season. He signed his first professional contract in May of the same year.
On 12 January 2022, Cortés made his debut for Millonarios' first team in the opening match of the Apertura against Deportivo Pasto. He came on as a substitute in the 89th minute for Macalister Silva in a match that ended with Millonarios winning 1–0. In February, Cortés formed part of Millonario's under-20 squad, which competed at the 2022 U-20 Copa Libertadores. On 12 May, he scored his first professional goal in a second-leg Copa Colombia match against Jaguares de Córdoba, contributing to Millonarios' 1–1 tie in the game and aiding the team in advancing to the quarter-finals 4–1 on aggregate.
After an impressive performance for Colombia at the 2023 South American U-20 Championship, Cortés drew the attention of Serie A club Torino, who have been linked with a potential move for the player. Upon his return to Millonarios, Cortés scored his first brace for the club on 18 February during a league match against Jaguares. His performances contributed to Millonarios' 2–1 home victory, securing three important points for the team. On 2 March, a remarkable display by Cortés played a pivotal role in Millonarios' victory over Ecuadorian side Universidad Católica in the second round of the 2023 Copa Libertadores. Cortés' contribution included assisting Millonario's equalizing goal and creating the game-winning play that ultimately secured a 2–1 aggregate victory for Millonarios, advancing them to the third round of the tournament to face Brazilian powerhouse Atlético Mineiro.
Lens On 14 July 2023, Cortés transferred to French Ligue 1 club RC Lens. The fee reported for the transfer was $5 million (€4.4M). He scored his first goal with Lens on 16 December 2023 in a 2–0 home victory against Reims.
Rangers On 1 February 2024, Cortés moved on loan to the Scottish club Rangers. On 24 February 2024, Cortés scored his first Rangers goal in a 5–0 win over Hearts at Ibrox. On 3 June 2024, Rangers announced that Cortés had signed another loan deal for the 2024–25 season, with an obligation to buy in the summer of 2025.
On 1 July 2025, Cortés' permanent move to Rangers for a fee of £4.5 million was confirmed. On 1 September however, he was loaned out to Sporting Gijón on a season-long deal.
After four months on loan at Sporting Gijón, Cortes was recalled by Rangers and loaned to Primera División club Huracán for the rest of the Primera Division season.
International career Youth Cortés has represented Colombia at under-20 level. He starred at the 2023 South American U-20 Championship as Colombia finished third, helping his team qualify to the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Indonesia and the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago. With three goals to his name, he emerged as Colombia's leading scorer in the tournament, thanks to his brace against Peru in the group stage and a goal he scored during Colombia's impressive 3–0 victory over Paraguay in the final stage.
Career statistics
Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalTotal DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMillonarios Fútbol Club2022Categoría Primera A9011—001012023Categoría Primera A11500—81196Total20511—81297Lens II2023–24National 360———60Lens2023–24Ligue 14100—0041Rangers (loan)2023–24Scottish Premiership6110000071Rangers (loan)2024–25Scottish Premiership100001000110Rangers2025–26Scottish Premiership0000000000Career total467211081579
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsColombia202310Total10
Honours Millonarios Copa Colombia: 2022 Categoría Primera A: 2023-I
Individual FIFA U-20 World Cup Bronze Boot: 2023
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