Juan Cuadrado, born 26th May 1988 in Colombia, is a versatile defender known for his performances in the right back position. Currently playing for Italian Serie A Club Atalanta, this 5ft 9in (1.76m) tall player weighs an effective 10st 5lb (66kg) and is seen on the pitch adorning the number 7 jersey. His market value presently stands close to €1.00m (approximately £850,000 according to Transfermarkt) and his contract with Atalanta expires on 30 June 2025.
Cuadrado's career outside of his homeland first kicked-off in Italian side Udinese in July 2009. Over two seasons (2009-2010 and 2010-2011), Cuadrado made 20 appearances in Italy's Serie A league. From Udinese, he was loaned out to Lecce in July 2011, where he played 33 games and netted three goals during the 2011-2012 season.
In July 2012, moved again on loan, this time to Fiorentina, where he started to hit his stride. Between seasons 2012-2013 and 2014-2015, Cuadrado made 85 appearances and scored a solid 20 goals. And in July 2013, the loan move to Fiorentina was made permanent for a fee of around £4.4m.
Cuadrado's performances in Italy caught attention from the English Premiership, and in February 2015, he transferred to Chelsea for a hefty £23m fee. However, his time at Chelsea was rather uneventful, making only 13 appearances in one and a half seasons.
Returning to Italy, he joined Juventus in August 2015 on loan. Over eight seasons (2015-2016 to 2022-2023) at the Turin-based club, Cuadrado made a whopping 214 appearances and scored 20 goals. In July 2017, Juventus was pleased enough to make his transfer a permanent one, for a fee of around £17m.
After a brief spell at Inter Milan during the 2023 - 2024 season, where he made just ten appearances, Cuadrado found his way to his current club, Atalanta, in August 2024. With them, Cuadrado has made three first team appearances so far in the current 2024 - 2025 season. He has also featured in the Champion's League for Atalanta, with three appearances as a substitute.
Proving himself to be a steadfast figure in the Serie A league, Juan Cuadrado's career symbolizes his resolve to deliver consistent performances on the pitch.
