Jefferson Mena

Jefferson Mena Palacios (born June 15, 1989) is a Colombian footballer who currently plays as a centre back for Categoría Primera A team Rionegro Águilas.[1]

Jefferson Mena
Personal information
Full name Jefferson Mena Palacios
Date of birth (1989-06-15) June 15, 1989
Place of birth Apartado, Colombia
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position(s) Centre back
Club information
Current team
 Rionegro Águilas
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2015 Independiente Medellín 81 (3)
2015–2018 New York City FC 23 (1)
2017 → Barcelona SC (loan) 15 (0)
2018–2019 Aldosivi 7 (0)
2019– Rionegro Águilas 4 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 00:32, 12 August 2019 (UTC)

Club career

Independiente Medellín

Mena played for Independiente Medellín from 2011 to 2015.

New York City FC

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.

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

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

Career statistics

Club
As of September 26, 2018[6]
Club statistics
Club Season League Cup Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Medellín 2011 Categoría Primera A 7160131
2012 Categoría Primera A 240100340
2013 Categoría Primera A 11130141
2014 Categoría Primera A 25180331
2015 Categoría Primera A 14060200
Total 8133301143
New York City FC 2015 Major League Soccer 700070
2016 Major League Soccer 16110171
Total 23110241
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 12353401575

    References
    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. https://www.lacapitalmdp.com/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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