Jherson Vergara

Jherson Vergara

Personal information
Full name	Jherson Vergara Amú
Date of birth	(1994-05-26) 26 May 1994
Place of birth	Florida, Colombia
Height
Position(s)	Centre back
Team information
Current team	Livorno (on loan from Milan)
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)

This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Vergara and the second or maternal family name is Amú.

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.

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.

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. In late November 2013, it was reported that Vergara would go on loan during the January transfer.

Loan at Parma

In January 2014, Vergara was sent to Italian Serie A side Parma for the rest of the 2013-14 season.

Loan at Avellino

For the 2014–15 season, Vergara was loaned out to Avellino. He scored a goal in a win against Latina.

Loan at Livorno

For the 2015–16 season, Vergara was loaned out to Livorno.

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. Eventually, he won the championship with Colombia and received attention from many European clubs. Most noticeably, Italian giants A.C. Milan.

Vergara took part in the Colombian squad that finished runner-up in the 2013 Toulon Tournament. He scored two goals, both being equalizers against the United States and France. Colombia would end up winning both games.

Honours

National team

Colombia

• South American Youth Championship: 2013

External links

• Jherson Vergara at Soccerway