Juan Córdova Explained

Juan Córdova
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Fullname:Juan Guillermo Córdova Torres[1]
Birth Date:25 June 1995
Birth Place:Los Andes, Chile
Height:1.65 m
Position:Full-back
Currentclub:York United
Clubnumber:7
Youthclubs1:Nogales
Youthclubs2:Unión San Felipe
Years1:2013–2017
Clubs1:Unión San Felipe
Caps1:57
Goals1:1
Years2:2017–2022
Caps2:95
Goals2:0
Years3:2023
Clubs3:Ñublense
Caps3:8
Goals3:0
Years4:2024–
Caps4:6
Goals4:2
Nationalyears1:2014
Nationalteam1:Chile U20
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2017
Nationalteam2:Canada U23
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2017
Nationalteam3:Canada
Nationalcaps3:2
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:July 6, 2024
Ntupdate:October 8, 2017

Juan Guillermo Córdova Torres (born June 25, 1995) is a professional soccer player who plays as a full-back for Canadian club York United. Born in Chile, he has represented the Canada national team.

Career

Club

Córdova joined Unión San Felipe at the age of 16.[2] He scored his first league goal for the club against Rangers on 21 January 2017.[3]

In May 2017, Córdova joined Huachipato of the Chilean Primera División.[4]

In December 2022, Córdova departed Huachipato and joined fellow Chilean side Ñublense.[5] [6]

On January 4, 2024, he signed with Canadian Premier League club York United on a one-year deal, plus a club option for a further twelve months.[7] [8]

International

Born in Chile, Córdova holds a Canadian passport through his father, who was also born in Chile,[9] but is a Canadian citizen.[10] He represented Chile at the U-20 level, making 5 appearances in 2014. Córdova was called up to the Canadian U-23 side for the 2017 Aspire tournament held in Qatar on 19 March 2017.[11] He made his debut against Uzbekistan on March 25 in a 1–0 win.[12]

In May 2017 Córdova was called up to the senior team for a friendly against Curaçao.[13]

In May 2019, Córdova was called up to the 40-man provisional squad for the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup.[14]

Career statistics

[15]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubLeagueSeasonLeagueDomestic CupContinentalTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Unión San FelipePrimera B2013–1420000020
2014–151702000190
2015–161504100191
2016–172312000251
Total5718100652
HuachipatoChilean Primera División2017706100131
20181603000190
20191602000180
20201600030190
20212307070370
20221704000210
Total9502211001271
Chilean Primera División202230000030
Career total15513021001953

Personal life

Córdova was born in Chile and lived with his father's family in Canada. Eventually, he returned to Chile along with his mother. Since the age of five, he has held dual Chilean-Canadian citizenship.[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 40-Player National Team Roster: 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup: Canada . CONCACAF . 2 . 20 May 2019 . Bernews.
  2. Web site: RedNation Interview Series: Juan Cordova. 18 April 2017. Mat. Rooney. Red Nation Online.
  3. Web site: UNIÓN SAN FELIPE VS. RANGERS 1 - 2. 21 January 2017.
  4. Web site: Canadian Summer Transfers: Juan Cordova. Red Nation Online.
  5. Web site: Ñublense anuncia su primer fichaje para la temporada 2023. December 2, 2022.
  6. News: Vega . Diego . Ñublense anuncia salida masiva . 14 December 2023 . . 13 December 2023 . es.
  7. News: York United FC announce signing of Canadian defender Juan Córdova . 4 January 2024 . York United FC . 4 January 2024.
  8. Web site: Jacques . John . January 4, 2024 . Top Flight Talent: York United Lands Juan Cordova . January 8, 2024 . Northern Tribune . en-CA.
  9. Web site: Juan Córdova. Canada Soccer.
  10. Web site: Seis jugadores que militaron en Unión San Felipe quedaron en libertad de acción. 8 March 2017. Sepúlveda. Pablo.
  11. Web site: Canada Soccer announces squads to compete in Scotland and Qatar. 17 March 2017. 11 May 2017. 25 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191025231915/https://www.canadasoccer.com/canada-soccer-announces-squads-to-compete-in-scotland-and-qatar-p160659. dead.
  12. Web site: Canada earns gritty 1:0 win over Uzbekistan in U-23 series. 25 March 2017. 11 May 2017. 25 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191025231915/https://www.canadasoccer.com/canada-earns-gritty-1-0-win-over-uzbekistan-in-u-23-series-p160677. dead.
  13. Web site: Canada's summer of soccer squad announced for Men's National Team match in Montréal. 30 May 2017. 1 June 2017. 25 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191025231912/https://canadasoccer.com/canada-s-summer-of-soccer-squad-announced-for-men-s-national-team-match-in-montr-al-p160840. dead.
  14. Web site: 40-Player National Team Roster. CONCACAF. May 20, 2019. May 20, 2019.
  15. Web site: Juan Cordova Profile. Soccerway. June 1, 2017.
  16. Web site: Toledo . Rául . Entrevista: El chileno que todavía puede ir a Qatar 2022: "Tengo que dejar la vida estos meses" . En Cancha . 14 July 2022 . es . 13 July 2022.