Biography
Who is Yerry Mina?
Early life and beginnings
Yerry Mina was born in Guachené, located in the Cauca Department of Colombia. He began his footballing path as a youth player for Deportivo Pasto. He eventually joined the first team of that club during the 2013 season.
His professional debut occurred on 20 March 2013 at the Estadio Pascual Guerrero in Cali. Playing as a centre-back, he faced Depor F.C. In the Copa Postobón under coach Flabio Torres. During his 2013 season, he made 24 appearances for the side.
Success at Santa Fe
In December 2013, Yerry joined Independiente Santa Fe on a one-year loan. He became a key player in the defense during the 2014 Torneo Finalización. This period helped him secure the Categoría Primera A title for the club.
The following year, he helped the team win the 2015 Superliga Colombiana. He also played a role in the squad that won the 2015 Copa Sudamericana. This victory made Santa Fe the first Colombian club to win that specific trophy. During his three years there, he scored 7 goals in 67 matches.
Career in Brazil and Spain
Mina moved to Palmeiras in May 2016. During his time in Brazil, he helped the team win the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in 2016. He was also voted the Best Centre Back in the country during his tenure. He scored four league goals during that championship campaign.
In 2018, he transferred to FC Barcelona, becoming the first Colombian to play for the Spanish club. He earned titles including La Liga and the Copa del Rey while playing in Spain. After his time in Barcelona, he moved to the Premier League to play for Everton for five seasons.
International career and recent clubs
At the international level, Yerry Mina has earned over 50 caps for the Colombia men's national football team. He played in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where he shared the record for most goals by a defender in a single tournament. He was also named to the FIFA World Cup Fantasy Team during that event.
He has represented his country in multiple Copa América tournaments, including 2016, 2019, and 2024. Following a period at Fiorentina in 2023, he signed with the Serie A club Cagliari in 2024. He has also been part of the Colombia Olympic football team.
Birthday and age
Yerry Mina was born on September 23, 1994, which makes Yerry 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Yerry shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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