Jhon Córdoba

Not to be confused with John Córdoba.

Jhon Córdoba

Personal information
Full name	Jhon Andrés Córdoba Copete
Date of birth	(1993-05-11) 11 May 1993
Place of birth	Istmina, Colombia
Height
Position(s)	Striker
Team information
Current team	Mainz 05
Number	18
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2010–2012	Envigado	38	(11)
2012–2013	Chiapas	17	(1)
2013–2014	Querétaro	0	(0)
2013	→ Dorados (loan)	1	(0)
2013–2014	→ Espanyol (loan)	28	(4)
2014–	Granada	26	(4)
2015–	→ Mainz 05 (loan)	21	(5)
International career‡
2013–	Colombia U20	17	(6)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 February 2016 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 June 2013

This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Córdoba and the second or maternal family name is Copete.

Jhon Andrés Córdoba Copete (Spanish pronunciation: [ʝon ˈkorðoβa]; born 11 May 1993) is a Colombian footballer who plays for German club 1. FSV Mainz 05 on loan from Granada CF as a striker.

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.

Club career

Envigado

A youth product of Envigado F.C., 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 giants Independiente Medellin and Once Caldas. However, Envigado finished last in their group, therefore being eliminated from the cup.

Córdoba was included in the starting eleven in 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

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. He made his debut on 20 July 2012 against Tigres UANL, and scored his first goal in a 4–0 triumph against San Luis.

Espanyol

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.

On 30 November, Córdoba scored his first goal in a match against Real Sociedad. On 25 January of the following year he scored his second goal in a match against Valencia CF, and finished the campaign with four goals.

Granada

On 12 August 2014 Córdoba signed a five-year deal with fellow league team Granada CF. On 31 August of the following year he was loaned to 1. FSV Mainz 05, for one year.

International career

Youth

2013 South American Youth Championship

Cordoba 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.

Cordoba 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

Cordoba 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, Cordoba missed a penalty kick but managed to score a header in a 2–2.

2013 U-20 FIFA World Cup Turkey

In the opening match against Australia, Cordoba 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. In the last group match against El Salvador, Cordoba converted a successful penalty in a 3–0 victory.

Style of play

A 'powerful' striker, Cordoba'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 wonderful 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 Cordoba has been compared with on many occasions.

Personal life

Córdoba's father, Manuel, was also a professional football striker.

Honours

Colombia

• South American Youth Championship: 2013

External links

• Jhon Córdoba profile at BDFutbol
• Jhon Córdoba at Soccerway