Jefferson Mena
Colombian association football player
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| Intro | Colombian association football player | |
| Places | Colombia | |
| is | Athlete Football player Association football player | |
| Work field | Sports | |
| Gender |
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| Birth | 15 June 1989, Apartadó | |
| Age | 35 years |
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Biography
Jefferson Mena Palacios (born June 15, 1989) is a Colombian footballer who currently plays as a defender for Ecuadorian Serie A team Barcelona S.C., on loan from New York City FC.
Club career
Independiente Medellín
Mena played for Independiente Medellín from 2011 to 2015.
New York City
On July 14, 2015, Mena signed for New York City. 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 Chicago.
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.
Career Statistics
Club
- As of November 13, 2016
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Medellín | 2011 | Categoría Primera A | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| 2012 | Categoría Primera A | 24 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 34 | 0 | |
| 2013 | Categoría Primera A | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2014 | Categoría Primera A | 25 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 33 | 1 | |
| 2015 | Categoría Primera A | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 0 | |
| Total | 81 | 3 | 33 | 0 | 114 | 3 | ||
| New York City FC | 2015 | Major League Soccer | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | Major League Soccer | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 1 | |
| Total | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 104 | 4 | 34 | 0 | 138 | 4 | ||