Jefferson Mena Palacios (born June 15, 1989) is a Colombian footballer who currently plays as a centre back for Colombian club Atlético Bucaramanga.[1]

Jefferson Mena
Personal information
Full name Jefferson Mena Palacios
Date of birth (1989-06-15) June 15, 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth Apartado, Colombia
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Centre back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2015 Independiente Medellín 99 (3)
2015–2018 New York City FC 24 (1)
2017Barcelona SC (loan) 20 (2)
2018–2019 Aldosivi 11 (0)
2019–2020 Rionegro Águilas 17 (0)
2021 La Equidad 26 (2)
2022– Atlético Bucaramanga 85 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:38, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

Club career

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Independiente Medellín

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Mena played for Independiente Medellín from 2011 to 2015.

New York City FC

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On July 14, 2015, Mena signed for New York City FC.[2] On July 26, Mena made his debut for the club coming on in the 15th minute for an injured Chris Wingert against Orlando City.

Mena scored his first goal for New York City on 23 September 2016, in a 4–1 win over Chicago Fire.[3]

Barcelona S.C.

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On 5 January 2017, it was announced that Mena would join Ecuadorian Serie A team Barcelona S.C. on a one-year loan, with the option to buy.[4]

Aldosivi

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In July 2018, after being released by New York City FC, Mena signed for Superliga Argentina team Aldosivi.[5]

Honours

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Club

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Atlético Bucaramanga

Career statistics

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Club

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As of September 26, 2018[6]
Club statistics
Club Season League Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Medellín 2011 Categoría Primera A 7 1 6 0 13 1
2012 Categoría Primera A 24 0 10 0 34 0
2013 Categoría Primera A 11 1 3 0 14 1
2014 Categoría Primera A 25 1 8 0 33 1
2015 Categoría Primera A 14 0 6 0 20 0
Total 81 3 33 0 114 3
New York City FC 2015 Major League Soccer 7 0 0 0 7 0
2016 Major League Soccer 16 1 1 0 17 1
Total 23 1 1 0 24 1
Barcelona S.C. 2017 Categoría Primera A 15 1 0 0 15 1
Total 15 1 0 0 15 1
Aldovisi 2018–19 Superliga 4 0 0 0 4 0
Total 4 0 0 0 4 0
Career total 123 5 34 0 157 5

References

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  1. ^ "New York City FC announce the signing of Colombian center back Jefferson Mena". MLSsoccer.com.
  2. ^ "New York City FC Sign Colombian Defender Jefferson Mena". New York City FC.
  3. ^ "Two quick strikes help NYCFC clinch playoff berth". New York Post. 24 September 2016. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  4. ^ Sam, Dunn (5 January 2017). "Jefferson Mena heading on loan to Ecuadorian side Barcelona SC". Hudson River Blue. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  5. ^ "El colombiano Jefferon Mena, la nueva cara de Aldosivi".
  6. ^ "Colombia - Jefferson Mena - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". soccerway.com.
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Sporting positions
Preceded by
'Unknown'
Atlético Bucaramanga captain
2022–present
Succeeded by
Incumbent