Jherson Vergara
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jherson Vergara Amú | ||
Date of birth | 26 May 1994 | ||
Place of birth | Florida, Colombia | ||
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Position(s) | Centre back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team
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Livorno (on loan from Milan) |
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Number | 34 | ||
Youth career | |||
2009–2011 | Boca Juniors de Cali | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011–2013 | Deportes Quindío | 5 | (0) |
2011–2013 | → Universitario Popayán | 30 | (0) |
2013– | Milan | 0 | (0) |
2014 | → Parma (loan) | 0 | (0) |
2014–2015 | → Avellino (loan) | 15 | (1) |
2015– | → Livorno (loan) | 16 | (1) |
International career | |||
2011 | Colombia U17 | 9 | (0) |
2013– | Colombia U20 | 18 | (3) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:40, 24 May 2015 (UTC) |
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Jherson Vergara Amú (born 26 May 1994) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Livorno on loan from Milan. He's been highlighted as one of South America's 'toughest' defenders for his potential despite his age.[2][3]
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Career
Early career
A youth product of Boca Juniors de Cali, an amateur team, he signed his first official professional contract in 2011 with Deportes Quindío. Eventually, he was loaned to Universitario Popayán.[4]
Milan
In May 2013, Vergara signed for Italian side AC Milan, for a fee of £1.760.000.
Although unofficial, Vergara played his first match with Milan in the 2013 Audi Cup against Manchester City. A game which Milan lost 3-5. During the pre-season, Vegara dislocated his shoulder and was reported to be out for a month.[5] In late November 2013, it was reported that Vergara would go on loan during the January transfer.[6]
Loan at Parma
In January 2014, Vergara was sent to Italian Serie A side Parma for the rest of the 2013-14 season.[7]
Loan at Avellino
For the 2014–15 season, Vergara was loaned out to Avellino. He scored a goal in a win against Latina.[8]
Loan at Livorno
For the 2015–16 season, Vergara was loaned out to Livorno.[9]
International career
Youth
Vergara was called up to represent the U20 side for Colombia during the 2013 South American Youth Championship. He scored a goal in the tournament against Paraguayin the last match of the second stage.[10] Eventually, he won the championship with Colombia and received attention from many European clubs. Most noticeably, Italian giants A.C. Milan.[11][12][13]
Vergara took part in the Colombian squad that finished runner-up in the 2013 Toulon Tournament.[14] He scored two goals, both being equalizers against the United States and France. Colombia would end up winning both games.[15][16]
Honours
National team
- Colombia
References
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- ↑ http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1767763-10-transfers-that-did-not-get-enough-hype/page/7
- ↑ http://www.elespectador.com/deportes/futbolcolombiano/jhon-cordoba-quiero-marcar-mi-propia-historia-articulo-448826
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- ↑ http://forzaitalianfootball.com/2013/10/ac-milan-starlets-set-to-leave-club-in-order-to-secure-first-team-football/
- ↑ http://www.microsofttranslator.com/BV.aspx?ref=IE8Activity&a=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.golcaracol.com%2Ffutbol-internacional%2Fcalcio-italia%2Farticulo-282582-jherson-vergara-se-iria-a-prestamo-para-el-parma
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- ↑ http://www.acmilan.com/en/news/breaking_news_show/83668
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External links
- Jherson Vergara at Soccerway
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- 1994 births
- Living people
- People from Valle del Cauca Department
- Colombian people of African descent
- Colombian footballers
- Colombia youth international footballers
- Deportes Quindío footballers
- Universitario Popayán footballers
- A.C. Milan players
- Parma F.C. players
- A.S. Avellino 1912 players
- A.S. Livorno Calcio players
- Colombian expatriate footballers
- Colombian expatriates in Italy
- Expatriate footballers in Italy
- Colombia under-20 international footballers