Jhon Córdoba
Jhon Andrés Córdoba Copete (Spanish pronunciation: [ɟʝoŋ ˈkoɾðoβa]; born 11 May 1993) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Russian Premier League club Krasnodar and the Colombia national team. He is well known for his strength and his powerful shots. His skills and talents have led many to consider him to be a Colombian version of Didier Drogba due to their similar traits.[2][3][4]
| Córdoba with Krasnodar in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
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 | FC Köln | 78 | (33) |
| 2020–2021 | Hertha BSC | 21 | (7) |
| 2021– | Krasnodar | 60 | (34) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2013 | Colombia U20 | 17 | (6) |
| 2023– | Colombia | 3 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 April 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 March 2024 | |||
Club career edit
Envigado edit
A 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 2–3 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 edit
Following 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 edit
On 2 September 2013, it was announced that Córdoba would join La Liga club RCD Espanyol. The deal would consist of a one-year loan with an option to buy for €3.5 million.[5][6]
On 30 November, Córdoba scored his first goal in a 1–2 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 edit
On 12 August 2014 Córdoba signed a five-year deal with fellow league team Granada.[7] He scored his first goal for the club a week later in a 1–0 win against Athletic Bilbao.
Mainz 05 edit
On 31 August 2015, Córdoba was loaned to 1. FSV Mainz 05, for one year.[8] 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.[9] 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.[10][11]
In the 2016–17 season Córdoba made 29 appearances contributing 5 goals and assists each.[12]
FC Köln edit
On 28 June 2017, 1. FC Köln announced that they had signed Córdoba on a four-year deal.[12][13] The transfer paid to Mainz was reported as around €15 million.[12]
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.[14]
Hertha BSC edit
On 15 September 2020, Córdoba joined Hertha BSC on a four-year deal.[15]
Krasnodar edit
On 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.[16]
On 23 July 2021, Krasnodar announced the signing of a four-year contract with Córdoba.[17] On 3 March 2022, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Krasnodar announced that his contract is suspended and he will not train with the team, but the contract is not terminated and remains valid. At the time, he was already removed from Krasnodar's league squad due to an injury.[18] Córdoba returned to the club in June 2022.[19]
International career edit
Youth edit
2013 South American Youth Championship edit
Córdoba was called up to the 2013 South American Youth Championship games to represent Colombia wearing the number 9 jersey.
He scored in the opening game against Paraguay in a 1–0 victory. In the game against Bolivia, he scored 2 goals in a 6–0 victory although he failed to score many good opportunities that were given to him. Thus, he was not selected in the final game of the group stage against Argentina where Colombia was already qualified to the next round.
Córdoba scored the winner against Uruguay in a 1–0 victory allowing Colombia to top their group. After winning the South American championship with Colombia, he scored a total of 4 goals contributing greatly for his nation.
2013 Toulon Tournament edit
Córdoba took part with the U20 side again for the 2013 Toulon Tournament, where he failed to score a single goal. Despite this, Colombia managed to become the runners-up in the tournament.
In a friendly against the U-20 side of France, Córdoba missed a penalty kick but managed to score a header in a 2–2.
2013 U-20 FIFA World Cup Turkey edit
In the opening match against Australia, Córdoba missed and wasted many chances while Colombia was trailing 1–0. However, he managed to finally score a goal in the 78th minute resulting in a 1–1 draw.[20] In the last group match against El Salvador, Córdoba converted a successful penalty in a 3–0 victory.
Style of play edit
A '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][3][21]
Personal life edit
Córdoba's father Manuel was also a professional football striker.[22]
Career statistics edit
Club edit
- As of match played 24 April 2024[23]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Envigado | 2010 | Categoría Primera A | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 2011 | Categoría Primera A | 20 | 5 | 8 | 2 | — | 28 | 7 | ||
| 2012 | Categoría Primera A | 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 | La Liga | 22 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | 24 | 6 | |
| Mainz 05 (loan) | 2015–16 | Bundesliga | 22 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | 22 | 5 | |
| Mainz 05 | 2016–17 | Bundesliga | 29 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6[b] | 1 | 37 | 8 |
| 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 | |
| FC Krasnodar | 2021–22 | Russian Premier League | 15 | 6 | 1 | 0 | — | 16 | 6 | |
| 2022–23 | Russian Premier League | 23 | 14 | 14 | 7 | — | 37 | 21 | ||
| 2023–24 | Russian Premier League | 22 | 14 | 5 | 2 | — | 27 | 16 | ||
| Total | 60 | 34 | 20 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 43 | ||
| Career total | 314 | 105 | 48 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 371 | 125 | ||
- ^ Includes Copa del Rey, DFB-Pokal, Russian Cup
- ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Europa League
International edit
- As of match played 26 March 2024
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | |
| Total | 3 | 1 | |
- Scores and results list Colombia's goal tally first.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 26 March 2024 | Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid, Spain | Romania | 1–0 | 3–2 | Friendly |
Honours edit
FC Köln
Colombia
References edit
- ^ (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 23 June 2013. p. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 June 2013.
- ^ a b c Colombian ‘Drogba’ to Jaguares of Chiapas; FutN Soccer, 4 July 2012
- ^ a b Europa viene a la 'caza' de jóvenes talentos del Sudamericano (Europe comes to 'hunt' Sudamerican talents); Urgente 24, 9 January 2013 (in Spanish)
- ^ ; FIFA.com, 27 June 2013
- ^ 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) 2014-08-14 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) 2014-08-13 at the Wayback Machine; Granada's official website, 12 August 2014 (in Spanish)
- ^ Córdoba cedido al Mainz 05 (Córdoba loaned to Mainz 05) 2015-09-24 at the Wayback Machine; Granada's official website, 31 August 2015 (in Spanish)
- ^ futbolred.com[permanent dead link]; March 2, 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.
- ^ "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. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- ^ "Jhon Córdoba vor Wechsel in die russische Premier Liga | Hertha BSC". www.herthabsc.com (in German). 2021-07-18. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
- ^ "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.
- ^ ; FIFA.com, 22 June 2013
- ^ 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
External links edit
- Jhon Córdoba at BDFutbol
- Jhon Córdoba at Soccerway