Jefferson Mena
Jefferson Mena Palacios (born June 15, 1989) is a Colombian footballer who currently plays as a centre back for Categoría Primera A team Rionegro Águilas.[1]
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jefferson Mena Palacios | ||
| Date of birth | June 15, 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Apartado, Colombia | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Rionegro Águilas | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2015 | Independiente Medellín | 81 | (3) |
| 2015–2018 | New York City FC | 23 | (1) |
| 2017 | → Barcelona SC (loan) | 15 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Aldosivi | 7 | (0) |
| 2019– | Rionegro Águilas | 4 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 00:32, 12 August 2019 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Independiente Medellín
Mena played for Independiente Medellín from 2011 to 2015.
New York City FC
On July 14, 2015, Mena signed for New York City FC.[2] On July 26, Mena made his debut for the club coming on in the 15th minute for an injured Chris Wingert against Orlando City.
Mena scored his first goal for New York City on 23 September 2016, in a 4–1 win over Chicago Fire.[3]
Barcelona S.C.
On 5 January 2017, it was announced that Mena would join Ecuadorian Serie A team Barcelona S.C. on a one-year loan, with the option to buy.[4]
Career statistics
Club
- As of September 26, 2018[6]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Medellín | 2011 | Categoría Primera A | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| 2012 | Categoría Primera A | 24 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 34 | 0 | |
| 2013 | Categoría Primera A | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2014 | Categoría Primera A | 25 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 33 | 1 | |
| 2015 | Categoría Primera A | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 0 | |
| Total | 81 | 3 | 33 | 0 | 114 | 3 | ||
| New York City FC | 2015 | Major League Soccer | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | Major League Soccer | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 1 | |
| Total | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 1 | ||
| Barcelona S.C. | 2017 | Categoría Primera A | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Total | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | ||
| Aldovisi | 2018–19 | Superliga | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 123 | 5 | 34 | 0 | 157 | 5 | ||
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References
- "New York City FC announce the signing of Colombian center back Jefferson Mena". MLSsoccer.com.
- "New York City FC Sign Colombian Defender Jefferson Mena". New York City FC.
- "Two quick strikes help NYCFC clinch playoff berth". New York Post. 24 September 2016. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
- Sam, Dunn (5 January 2017). "Jefferson Mena heading on loan to Ecuadorian side Barcelona SC". Hudson River Blue. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
- https://www.lacapitalmdp.com/el-colombiano-jefferon-mena-la-nueva-cara-de-aldosivi/
- "Colombia - Jefferson Mena - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". soccerway.com.
External links
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- New York City FC Profile
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