Jhon Andrés Córdoba Copete (Spanish pronunciation: [ɟʝoŋ ˈkoɾðoβa]; born 11 May 1993) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Russian Premier League club Krasnodar and the Colombia national team.
 Córdoba playing for Krasnodar in 2022 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Jhon Andrés Córdoba Copete[1] | ||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 11 May 1993 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Istmina, Colombia | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||||||||||||||||
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Current team | Krasnodar | ||||||||||||||||
| Number | 9 | ||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||
| 2010–2012 | Envigado | 37 | (11) | ||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | Chiapas | 17 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
| 2013–2014 | Querétaro | 0 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| 2013 | → Dorados (loan) | 1 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| 2013–2014 | → Espanyol (loan) | 28 | (4) | ||||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Granada | 26 | (4) | ||||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | → Mainz 05 (loan) | 22 | (5) | ||||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | Mainz 05 | 27 | (4) | ||||||||||||||
| 2017–2020 | 1. FC Köln | 78 | (33) | ||||||||||||||
| 2020–2021 | Hertha BSC | 21 | (7) | ||||||||||||||
| 2021– | Krasnodar | 76 | (43) | ||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | |||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | Colombia U20 | 17 | (6) | ||||||||||||||
| 2023– | Colombia | 15 | (4) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 November 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 November 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
Club career
editEnvigado
editA youth product of Envigado, Córdoba made his professional debut for the club in 2010. In the 2011 Torneo Apertura, he appeared in only two matches, all from the bench. Córdoba was retained to play in the 2011 Copa Colombia, scoring against Independiente Medellin and Once Caldas. However, Envigado finished last in their group and were eliminated.
Córdoba was included in the starting eleven for the 2011 Torneo Finalización. He then scored five goals in 18 appearances, and notably scoring a brace in a 3–2 loss to Once Caldas. Córdoba successfully defended his starting place in the following year's Torneo Apertura, and finished the season as the club's top goal scorer with six goals in 16 games.
Chiapas
editFollowing an impressive season with Envigado, Córdoba was signed by Mexican club Querétaro and immediately loaned to fellow league team Chiapas on 9 July 2012.[2] He made his debut on 20 July 2012 against Tigres, and scored his first goal in a 4–0 triumph against San Luis.
Espanyol
editOn 2 September 2013, it was announced that Córdoba would join La Liga club Espanyol. The deal would consist of a one-year loan with an option to buy for €3.5 million.[3][4]
On 30 November, Córdoba scored his first goal in a 2–1 loss against Real Sociedad. On 25 January of the following year he scored his second goal in a match against Valencia, and finished the campaign with four goals.
Granada
editOn 12 August 2014 Córdoba signed a five-year deal with fellow league team Granada.[5] He scored his first goal for the club a week later in a 1–0 win against Athletic Bilbao.
Mainz 05
editOn 31 August 2015, Córdoba was loaned to Mainz 05, for one year.[6] He went on to score five Bundesliga goals including a game-winning goal against eventual champions Bayern Munich in a shock 2–1 win away from home.[7] In May 2016, Mainz exercised their option to sign Córdoba permanently for a reported transfer fee of around €5 million with Córdoba signing a contract running until 2020.[8][9]
In the 2016–17 season Córdoba made 29 appearances contributing 5 goals and assists each.[10]
FC Köln
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On 28 June 2017, 1. FC Köln announced that they had signed Córdoba on a four-year deal.[10][11] The transfer paid to Mainz was reported as around €15 million.[10]
In the 2018–19 season, Córdoba finished second in scoring with 20 goals in the 2. Bundesliga. Köln immediately gained promotion back to the 1. Bundesliga.
He scored in his fifth home match in a row and notched his first Bundesliga brace in a 3–1 victory over VfL Wolfsburg on 18 January 2020.[12]
Hertha BSC
editOn 15 September 2020, Córdoba joined Hertha BSC on a four-year deal.[13]
Krasnodar
editOn 18 July 2021, Hertha BSC announced that they had reached an agreement with Russian Premier League club Krasnodar over the sale of Córdoba, pending contract signatures and a medical.[14]
On 23 July 2021, Krasnodar announced the signing of a four-year contract with Córdoba.[15] On 3 March 2022, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Krasnodar announced that his contract was suspended and he would not train with the team, but the contract was not terminated and remained valid. At the time, he was already removed from Krasnodar's league squad due to an injury.[16] Córdoba returned to the club in June 2022.[17]
On 5 November 2024, Krasnodar announced that they had extended their contract with Córdoba until 30 June 2027.[18]
International career
editYouth
edit2013 South American Youth Championship
editCórdoba was selected to wear the number 9 jersey to represent Colombia at the 2013 South American Youth Championship. He scored the decisive goal in the opening match against Paraguay, securing a 1-0 victory. In the following game against Bolivia, he netted two goals in a commanding 6-0 win despite missing several promising opportunities. Consequently, he was not selected for the final group stage match against Argentina, as Colombia had already secured a spot in the next round. Córdoba scored the winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Uruguay, propelling Colombia to the top of their group. Following their triumph in the South American championship, he tallied four goals, significantly contributing to his nation’s success. This achievement made him Colombia’s second-highest scorer in the tournament, just behind Juan Fernando Quintero, who scored five goals.
2013 U-20 FIFA World Cup
editIn the opening match against Australia, Córdoba missed several opportunities while Colombia trailed 1-0. However, he redeemed himself by scoring in the 78th minute, securing a 1–1 draw.[19] In the final group match against El Salvador, Córdoba successfully converted a penalty, contributing to a 3-0 victory. He played in the round of 16 match against South Korea, where Colombia was eliminated in a penalty shootout following a 1–1 draw.
Style of play
editA 'powerful' striker, Córdoba's most noticeable traits give regard to his physical traits: tall and large with very powerful shots as his major most noticeable trademark. His speed and pace has been a major factor in most games that he plays. Due to his size, he carries natural talent with balls that come from the air. This style of play is well-known with Ivorian international Didier Drogba who Córdoba has been compared with on many occasions.[2][20][21]
Personal life
editCórdoba's father Manuel was also a professional football striker.[22]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of match played 10 November 2024[23]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Continental | Total | |||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Envigado | 2010 | Categoría Primera A | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 20 | 5 | 8 | 2 | — | 28 | 7 | |||
| 2012 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 0 | — | 18 | 6 | |||
| Total | 37 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 13 | ||
| Chiapas | 2012–13 | Liga MX | 17 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 21 | 2 | |
| Espanyol (loan) | 2013–14 | La Liga | 28 | 4 | 5 | 0 | — | 33 | 4 | |
| Granada | 2014–15 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | 24 | 6 | ||
| Mainz 05 (loan) | 2015–16 | Bundesliga | 22 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | 22 | 5 | |
| Mainz 05 | 2016–17 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6[b] | 1 | 37 | 8 | |
| Total | 51 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 59 | 13 | ||
| 1. FC Köln | 2017–18 | Bundesliga | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3[b] | 1 | 22 | 2 |
| 2018–19 | 2. Bundesliga | 31 | 20 | 2 | 1 | — | 33 | 21 | ||
| 2019–20 | Bundesliga | 29 | 13 | 2 | 1 | — | 31 | 14 | ||
| Total | 78 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 86 | 37 | ||
| Hertha BSC | 2020–21 | Bundesliga | 21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — | 21 | 7 | |
| Krasnodar | 2021–22 | Russian Premier League | 15 | 6 | 1 | 0 | — | 16 | 6 | |
| 2022–23 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 7 | — | 37 | 21 | |||
| 2023–24 | 27 | 15 | 5 | 3 | — | 32 | 18 | |||
| 2024–25 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 0 | — | 15 | 8 | |||
| Total | 76 | 43 | 24 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 53 | ||
| Career total | 330 | 114 | 52 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 391 | 135 | ||
- ^ Includes Copa Colombia, Copa MX, Copa del Rey, DFB-Pokal, Russian Cup
- ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Europa League
International
edit- As of match played 19 November 2024[24]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 4 | |
| Total | 15 | 4 | |
- Scores and results list Colombia's goal tally first.[24]
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1. | 26 March 2024 | Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid, Spain |  Romania |
1–0 | 3–2 | Friendly |
| 2. | 15 June 2024 | Pratt & Whitney Stadium, East Hartford, United States |  Bolivia |
2–0 | 3–0 | Friendly |
| 3. | 28 June 2024 | State Farm Stadium, Glendale, United States |  Costa Rica |
3–0 | 3–0 | 2024 Copa América |
| 4. | 6 July 2024 | State Farm Stadium, Glendale, United States |  Panama |
1–0 | 5–0 | 2024 Copa América |
Honours
edit1. FC Köln
Colombia U20
Individual
- Russian Premier League player of the month: October 2024.[25]
- Russian Premier League goal of the month: October 2024 (on 28 October 2024 against Krylia Sovetov Samara).[26]
References
edit- ^ "FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013 List of Players: Colombia" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 23 June 2013. p. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 June 2013.
- ^ a b Colombian ‘Drogba’ to Jaguares of Chiapas; FutN Soccer, 4 July 2012
- ^ Jhon Córdoba, nuevo delantero del Espanyol de Barcelona (Jhon Córdoba, new forward of Espanyol de Barcelona); El Espectador, 2 September 2013 (in Spanish)
- ^ Córdoba, nou reforç (Córdoba, new signing) Archived 14 August 2014 at the Wayback Machine; Espanyol's official website, 2 September 2013 (in Catalan)
- ^ Jhon Córdoba rojiblanco por 5 años (Jhon Córdoba rojiblanco for five years) Archived 13 August 2014 at the Wayback Machine; Granada's official website, 12 August 2014 (in Spanish)
- ^ Córdoba cedido al Mainz 05 (Córdoba loaned to Mainz 05) Archived 24 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine; Granada's official website, 31 August 2015 (in Spanish)
- ^ futbolred.com[permanent dead link]; 2 March 2016 (in Spanish)
- ^ "Mainz sign Cordoba on permanent basis". Bundesliga. 18 May 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ "Bis 2020: Mainz plant die Zukunft mit Cordoba". kicker Online (in German). 28 June 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ a b c "Köln verpflichtet Cordoba vom FSV". kicker Online (in German). 28 June 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ "FC sign Jhon Cordoba". 1. FC Köln. 28 June 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "1. FC Köln 3:1 VfL Wolfsburg". DFB (in German). 18 January 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
- ^ "Jhon Córdoba joins Hertha!". herthabsc.de. 15 September 2020. Archived from the original on 28 September 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- ^ "Jhon Córdoba vor Wechsel in die russische Premier Liga | Hertha BSC". www.herthabsc.com (in German). 18 July 2021. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
- ^ "ДЖОН КОРДОБА СТАЛ ИГРОКОМ "КРАСНОДАРА"" (in Russian). FC Krasnodar. 23 July 2021.
- ^ ""КРАСНОДАР" ПРИОСТАНОВИЛ КОНТРАКТЫ С НЕСКОЛЬКИМИ ИГРОКАМИ" (Press release) (in Russian). FC Krasnodar. 3 March 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ "Хорошие новости и классные фоточки" (in Russian). FC Krasnodar. 11 June 2022.
- ^ "«Краснодар» подписал новый контракт с Джоном Кордобой" (in Russian). FC Krasnodar. 5 November 2024.
- ^ Colombia 1–1 Australia; FIFA.com, 22 June 2013
- ^ Europa viene a la 'caza' de jóvenes talentos del Sudamericano (Europe comes to 'hunt' Sudamerican talents); Urgente 24, 9 January 2013 (in Spanish)
- ^ Jhon Córdoba, el Drogba que tiene Envigado y todo Colombia (Jhon Córdoba, the Drogba who Envigado and all Colombia has); Goal.com, 12 June 2012 (in Spanish)
- ^ Duque Soto, Leonardo (13 March 2012). ""Didier Drogba es mi referente en el fútbol", confesó Jhon Córdoba" [Didier Drogba is my football benchmark admits Jhon Córdoba] (in Spanish). El Tiempo.
- ^ Jhon Córdoba at Soccerway
- ^ a b Jhon Córdoba at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ "Джон Кордоба – Winline игрок октября!" (in Russian). Russian Premier League. 6 November 2024.
- ^ "Джон Кордоба – автор Winline гола октября!" (in Russian). Russian Premier League. 8 November 2024.
External links
edit- Jhon Córdoba at BDFutbol
- Jhon Córdoba at Soccerway