Jhon Duran Biography, Education, Career, Controversies, And Net Worth

Maria Olanrewaju | January 26, 2024 | Find It | No Comments

Jhon Jader Durán Palacio, born on December 13, 2003, in Medellín, Colombia, is a professional footballer known for his role as a forward for Aston Villa in the Premier League and the Colombia national team. Standing at 1.85m (6 ft 1 in), he plays as a striker. Durán began his youth career with Envigado from 2015 to 2019.

Jhon Duran Profile

Name	Jhon Duran
Real Name	Jhon Jader Durán Palacio
Date of Birth	13 December 2003
Age	21 years
Nationality	Colombian
Occupation	Footballer
Religion	Christianity
Marital Status	Single
Net Worth	$1.7 Million
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Educational Background

Details about Jhon Durán’s educational background are not widely known. His focus has predominantly been on his football career.

Career

Jhon Durán made his professional debut for Envigado on February 13, 2019, against Jaguares de Córdoba in the Copa Colombia. Having been with the club since the age of 11, Durán quickly rose to prominence, scoring his debut goal on September 1, becoming the second-youngest goalscorer in Categoría Primera A at the age of 15 years and 8 months. His impressive performances earned him a spot in The Guardian’s “60 of the best young talents in world football” list in October 2020.

On January 11, 2021, Chicago Fire announced the acquisition of Durán from Envigado on an initial 3-year deal. Durán made his debut for Chicago Fire on February 26, 2022, against Inter Miami CF, and scored his first goal on May 14, 2022, against FC Cincinnati.

Aston Villa secured Durán’s services on January 16, 2023, for an initial transfer fee of £14.75m, with the potential for £3m in add-ons. He made his Premier League debut on February 4, 2023, and scored his first goal for Aston Villa on August 20, 2023, in a 4–0 win against Everton. Durán also scored his first goal in a European competition on August 31, 2023, in a UEFA Europa Conference League victory over Hibernian.

Jhon Durán represented the Colombia national under-17 team at the 2019 South American U-17 Championship. He made his senior international debut against Guatemala on September 24, 2022, and scored his first international goal on March 28, 2023, against Japan.

Controversies

Recently there is a potential transfer controversy surrounding Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran, with Chelsea expressing interest in bringing the forward to Stamford Bridge before the transfer window closes on Thursday, February 1, at 11 pm in England.

Jhon Durán Social Media Handles

Jhon Durán is on social media he can be found on Instagram@.

Personal Life

Jhon Durán keeps his personal life private, and there is limited information available about his life outside of football. He is currently associated with Aston Villa and seems to maintain a low-key profile regarding his personal affairs.