Juan David Valencia

Juan David Valencia
Personal information
Full nameJuan David Valencia Hinestroza
Date of birthJanuary 15, 1986
Place of birthMedellín, Colombia
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Playing positionWing-back
Club information
Current team
Atlético Nacional
Number6
Youth career
Independiente Medellín
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2004–2008Independiente Medellín20(0)
2007–2008→ Caracas (loan)18(1)
2008–2009Atlético Huila29(8)
2009–2011Independiente Medellín55(3)
2011–2012→ Junior (loan)31(5)
2012-Atlético Nacional88(11)
National team‡
2010–Colombia5(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of March 26, 2013.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of March 26, 2013

Juan David Valencia (born January 15, 1986) is a Colombian footballer that currently plays for Atlético Nacional. He can play as midfielder or defender.

Valencia started his footballing career in the youth ranks of Independiente Medellín. After making his debut in the Colombian First Division with the Medellín club, Valencia was loaned out to Venezuelan side Caracas FC. Valencia quickly established himself as a fixture on the left side of the Caracas midfield. He has also played left back.

He scored his first league goal with Caracas in a 2-1 victory over rival Unión Atlético Maracaibo. He has also started all the clubs matches in the 2008 Copa Libertadores, scoring in a 1-1 draw versus Brazilian side Cruzeiro Esporte Clube on March 18, 2008.

On 2012, Atlético Nacional bought the half of his rights after being champion of Liga Postobon with Atlético Junior.

Honours

Club

Independiente Medellín

Caracas FC

Atlético Junior

Atlético Nacional

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