Jhon Durán, a forward who primarily operates as a striker for Aston Villa, was birthed on 13 December 2003 in Colombia. Aged 21, Durán adorns the well-regarded number 9 jersey for his club. He boasts an imposing height of 6 ft 1 in(1.87m) and tips the scales at 11 st 6 lb (73kg). Beyond his club duties, Durán has also made appearances for the Colombian national team.
Presently, Durán's market value has been estimated at around £34m, as per Transfermarkt. He is contracted to Aston Villa for another 5 years and 6 months, with his current deal scheduled to cease on 30 June 2030.
His footballing journey began in earnest back in 2019 when he debuted for Envigado. The debut season saw him make nine appearances for the first team, carving his name on the score sheet once. His second season at Envigado was slightly more active, with 13 first team outings under his belt and another goal to his name. By his third season in 2021, Durán's progress was palpable with 23 first-team outings and a notable increase in his goal tally, which stood at seven for the season.
Come the 2022 season, Durán traded Envigado's warm familiarity for the exhilarating challenges of Chicago Fire in the USA. His time in North America, albeit brief, was impressive, with 27 first team appearances and eight goals scored over the course of the season.
From there, Durán crossed the Atlantic to find a place in the heart of English football with Aston Villa. In his inaugural 2022 - 2023 campaign, Durán made 12 appearances for Villa. The following 2023 - 2024 season, Durán graced the pitch for Villa on 23 occasions, notching up five goals in the process. Currently, in the 2024 - 2025 season, Durán has amped up his game with seven goals scored so far in his 18 appearances.
Beyond his club commitments, Durán has also taken to the field in other competitions, including the League Cup 2024 - 2025, where he netted twice in two starting appearances for Aston Villa. He displayed his prowess in international matches as well, notably in the South America World Cup Qualifiers 2024 - 2026, Copa America 2024, Conference League 2023 - 2024, and Champions League 2024 - 2025 - scoring a combined tally of six goals across these competitions and making an additional seventeen appearances as a substitute.
