John Valencia
Personal information
Full name John Alexander Valencia Hinestroza
Date of birth (1982-01-04) January 4, 1982
Place of birth Medellín, Colombia
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2006 Independiente Medellín 14 (1)
2005 → Oțelul Galați (loan) 4 (0)
2006 Atlético Bucaramanga 17 (3)
2007–2012 Atlético Junior 114 (3)
2012 Chivas USA 13 (0)
2013–2016 Deportes Tolima 75 (2)
2017 Rionegro Águilas 12 (0)
Total 249 (9)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 23, 2017

John Alexander Valencia Hinestroza (born January 4, 1982) is a Colombian retired footballer who played as a defender.

Career

Valencia began his career in the youth ranks of top Colombian side Independiente Medellín and made his first team debut in 2005. During the 2005 season he was also sent on loan to Romanian club Oțelul Galați. After a brief stay in Romania he returned to Colombia signing with Atlético Bucaramanga. His play with Bucaramanga helped him receive interest from Atlético Junior who than signed Valencia for the 2007 season. Since signing, Valencia established himself as a starter for the Barranquilla club. Valencia helped the club in capturing Categoría Primera A championships in 2010 and 2011.

On January 24, 2012, Valencia signed with Major League Soccer side Chivas USA.[1] His 2013 contract option was declined by the club on February 14, 2013.[2]

Titles

Season Club Title
2010Atlético JuniorCategoría Primera A - Torneo Apertura
2011Atlético JuniorCategoría Primera A - Torneo Finalización
2014Deportes TolimaCopa Colombia

References

  1. ↑ "Chivas USA acquires Valencia and Iraheta | Chivas USA". Archived from the original on 2012-06-24. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
  2. ↑ "Chivas USA signs Steve Purdy and Carlos Borja | Chivas USA". Archived from the original on 2013-02-19. Retrieved 2013-02-14.


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