Gustavo Andrés Caraballo Delgado (born 29 August 2008) is a Venezuelan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club Orlando City.
Youth career.
Caraballo joined the Orlando City Academy and played for the academy's under-15 side. With the under-15 side Caraballo won the golden boot award of the 2023 U-15 Generation Adidas Cup.
On 20 April 2025, Caraballo scored a brace for the under-18 team in a 2–1 overtime triumph over Colorado Rapids' under-18 squad to help secure the 2025 U-18 Generation Adidas Cup. Caraballo's goals helped Orlando City's under-18 squad win the championship for the first time. Caraballo's efforts throughout the tournament saw him named the most valuable player.
Club career.
Orlando City B.
On 14 August 2023, Caraballo signed with Orlando City B in MLS Next Pro, the reserve affiliate of Orlando City. At 14 years, 11 months, and 16 days, Caraballo became the youngest player to sign a professional contract with the club.
On 28 August 2024, Caraballo made his professional debut when he came on as a 91st-minute substitute for Jorge Almaguer in a 5–2 loss to New York City FC II. In Caraballo's first season, he only made two brief appearances at the end of matches.
On 17 May 2025, Caraballo scored his first professional league goal, the first of a 3–0 win over rivals Inter Miami II.
Orlando City.
On 25 January 2025, Caraballo made his unofficial debut with the first team when he started a Florida Cup pre-season friendly match against Atlético Mineiro. On 22 February, Caraballo signed a short-term agreement with Orlando City ahead of the opening match of the season against Philadelphia Union. Caraballo was an unused substitute as the Lions lost 2–4. In the following match on 1 March, Caraballo made his debut as a 97th-minute substitute for Ramiro Enrique in a 4–2 win over Toronto FC. Caraballo's debut made him the youngest player, at 16 years and 184 days old, to make an appearance for the club, beating Alejandro Granados' record set in 2023. On 14 March, Caraballo signed a first-team contract with the club through 2027 with a club option for 2028, making him the 18th homegrown player and the youngest homegrown player to sign a first team contract. On 7 May, Caraballo made his first career start for the team and scored his first goals when he secured a brace in a 5–0 win over the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the U.S. Open Cup. Caraballo's goals also made him the youngest goalscorer in team history at 16 years and 251 days, beating Cyle Larin's previous record of 19 years and 360 days.
Personal life.
Caraballo is the son of Venezuelan international Gustavo Caraballo Sr. who played professionally in Venezuela.