John Valencia (footballer, born 1982) explained

John Valencia
Fullname:John Alexander Valencia Hinestroza
Birth Date:4 January 1982
Birth Place:Medellín, Colombia
Height:6feet
Position:Defender
Years1:2005–2006
Years2:2005
Years3:2006
Years4:2007–2012
Years5:2012
Years6:2013–2016
Years7:2017
Clubs2:Oțelul Galați (loan)
Clubs4:Atlético Junior
Clubs5:Chivas USA
Clubs6:Deportes Tolima
Clubs7:Rionegro Águilas
Caps1:14
Caps2:4
Caps3:17
Caps4:114
Caps5:13
Caps6:75
Caps7:12
Goals1:1
Goals2:0
Goals3:3
Goals4:3
Goals5:0
Goals6:2
Goals7:0
Totalcaps:249
Totalgoals:9
Pcupdate: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

SeasonClubTitle
2010Atlético JuniorCategoría Primera A - Torneo Apertura
2011Atlético JuniorCategoría Primera A - Torneo Finalización
2014Deportes TolimaCopa Colombia

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chivas USA acquires Valencia and Iraheta | Chivas USA . 2012-06-24 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120624221405/http://www.cdchivasusa.com/news/2012/01/chivas-usa-acquires-valencia-and-iraheta . 2012-06-24 .
  2. Web site: Chivas USA signs Steve Purdy and Carlos Borja | Chivas USA . 2013-02-14 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130219032259/http://www.cdchivasusa.com/news/2013/02/chivas-usa-signs-steve-purdy-and-carlos-borja . 2013-02-19 .