John Alexander Valencia

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John Alexander Valencia
Personal information
Full name John Alexander Valencia Hinestroza
Date of birth January 4, 1982 (1982-01-04) (age 30)
Place of birth Medellín, Colombia
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current club Chivas USA
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2006 Independiente Medellín 14 (1)
2005 Oţelul Galaţi (loan) 4 (0)
2006 Atlético Bucaramanga 17 (3)
2007–2012 Atlético Junior 114 (3)
2012– Chivas USA 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of January 24, 2012.
† Appearances (Goals).

John Alexander Valencia (born January 4, 1982) is a Colombian soccer player who currently plays as a defender for Chivas USA in Major League Soccer.

[edit] 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 Columbia 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]

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