John Alexander Valencia

John Alexander Valencia
Personal information
Full name John Alexander Valencia Hinestroza
Date of birth (1982-01-04) January 4, 1982
Place of birth Medellín, Colombia
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current team
Deportes Tolima
Number 3
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2006 Independiente Medellín 14 (1)
2005Oţelul Galaţi (loan) 4 (0)
2006 Atlético Bucaramanga 17 (3)
2007–2012 Atlético Junior 114 (3)
2012 Chivas USA 13 (0)
2013- Deportes Tolima 60 (2)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of May 18, 2015.

† Appearances (goals)

John Alexander Valencia Hinestroza (born January 4, 1982) is a Colombian footballer who currently plays as a defender for Deportes Tolima in Categoría Primera A.

Career

Valencia began his career in the youth ranks of top Colombian side Independiente Medellín and made his first team debut in 2005. During the 2005 season he was also sent on loan to Romanian club Oţelul Galaţi. After a brief stay in Romania he returned to Colombia signing with Atlético Bucaramanga. His play with Bucaramanga helped him receive interest from Atlético Junior who than signed Valencia for the 2007 season. Since signing, Valencia established himself as a starter for the Barranquilla club. Valencia helped the club in capturing Categoría Primera A championships in 2010 and 2011.

On January 24, 2012, Valencia signed with Major League Soccer side Chivas USA.[1] His 2013 contract option was declined by the club on February 14, 2013.[2]

Titles

Season Club Title
2010Atlético JuniorCategoría Primera A - Torneo Apertura
2011Atlético JuniorCategoría Primera A - Torneo Finalización
2014Deportes TolimaCopa Colombia

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