Brayan Ceballos
CFM
CB (RB)
Back Line Anchor
May 24, 2001 (25)
Right
6'0"
161 lb
CF MontréalServes ban
Ceballos has served his one match suspension and will make the trip to Philadelphia on Saturday.
Analysis: Ceballos is expected back Saturday, likely starting on the bench after making just one start across three appearances since joining Montreal. In that span, he's recorded 12 tackles and 34 clearances in 113 minutes.
Set for ban
Ceballos generated one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Los Angeles Galaxy. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute and his set for a one match suspension.
Analysis: Ceballos is heading for his first suspension of the season after receiving a ban for yellow‑card accumulation. He only recently returned from injury, starting once in his last three MLS appearances and recording one shot and two tackles across 113 minutes.
Available following paperwork
Ceballos is now available after receiving his Canadian work permit, which had delayed his ability to train and feature for CF Montreal following his move from New England Revolution, Maxime Truman reports.
Analysis: Ceballos was unable to join CF Montreal training after his trade from New England Revolution because he had not yet received the proper Canadian work permit, causing him to miss the club's first two games since the move. That paperwork has now been completed, and with it sorted, he is working to get back into game shape away from the main group after being unable to train during the delay. Assuming his conditioning progresses smoothly, he is on track to make his Montreal debut on August 15 against D.C. United, giving the defensive addition a clear timeline to build toward.
Likely to miss NER clash
Ceballos will likely be unavailable for Saturday's match against New England Revolution, as he has not yet joined CF Montreal training due to pending Canadian work permits, according to Caleb Pongratz of Prost Soccer.
Analysis: Ceballos was traded to Montreal about one week ago but has yet to link up with his new squad, with visa and transfer paperwork likely the cause of the delay. His continued absence pushes back his potential debut, and further clarity on his availability should emerge as the paperwork process moves forward.
Yet to join new club
Ceballos has yet to join his new squad after his trade, with visa and transfer paperwork likely delaying his arrival, leaving his availability for Saturday's match against New England Revolution in doubt, reports Maxime Truman of Dans Les Coulisses.
Analysis: Ceballos was traded just one day before the game against Inter Miami, causing him to miss that game entirely, and the latest update indicates he still hasn't joined his new squad. With the delay likely tied to visa and summer transfer paperwork, there's an expectation he'll be with the group in the coming days, but as of now his status for Saturday's match against New England Revolution remains a doubt.
Traded to Montreal
Ceballos was acquired by Montreal from New England Revolution, the club announced.
Analysis: Ceballos joined MLS in January 2025 when New England signed him from Fortaleza EC in Brazil, going on to make 38 regular season appearances, 37 as a starter, totaling 3,191 minutes with three goals. The defender began his professional career in Colombia with Universitario Popayan before spending three seasons at Deportes Quindio, later moving to Fortaleza where he made 47 appearances and won two Campeonato Cearense titles along with the Copa do Nordeste. He has also represented Colombia four times at the U23 level, including at the 2024 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament. Ceballos is expected to add depth and versatility to Montreal's backline.
Unused sub in loss
Ceballos was an unused substitute in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Nashville SC.
Analysis: Ceballos missed his fifth consecutive match, although he has been available off the bench in each of the last two matches. While the Revs look to be playing it safe with their center back, he could reenter the lineup as soon as Saturday's home clash with Minnesota United.
Ready to play
Ceballos (thigh) is expected to return to the field Saturday against Philadelphia Union, with coach Marko Mitrovic saying "Both Matt [Polster] and Brayan [Ceballos] had a full week of training with the team. They're good to go this weekend.", Caleb Pongratz of Prost Soccer reports.
Analysis: Ceballos has trained with the team and could finally see game action following a three-week absence. The defender was a regular starter earlier this season, tallying 29 clearances, nine interceptions, seven tackles and 12 blocks over six matches played. He'll look to replace Ethan Kohler at center-back as soon as he's cleared for significant minutes.
Could return soon
Ceballos (thigh) is not dealing with a major injury and is considered day-to-day, according to manager Marko Mitrovic, per Seth Macomber of the Blazing Musket. "It's not a long-term injury, and we will have Brayan back very soon."
Analysis: Ceballos suffered an injury ahead of the club's midweek match, but luckily looks unlikely to miss too much time, as the injury has been deemed minor. This could leave a return in the club's next few matches, set for two league matches and a Cup match in the next two weeks. He is their lead defender, so they await his return, hopefully only missing the single match.
Picks up injury
Ceballos is listed as questionable for Wednesday's match against Atlanta with a lower-body injury, per the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: Ceballos had to leave the field in the last match early with an injury, picking up a lower-body concern that has him in uncertain territory for Wednesday. He's a younger player who has shown some promise for the Revolution without yet establishing himself as a must-start fantasy option. That said, if fit, he will likely start, although Petron Miller could be a potential backup if Ceballos is out.
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