Colombia lineup vs. Switzerland: Predicted XI for round of 16 clash as striker Jhon Cordoba ruled out of World Cup 2026

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Jhon Andrés Córdoba Copete
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Jhon Andrés Córdoba Copete (Spanish pronunciation: [ɟʝoŋ ˈkoɾðoβa]; born 11 May 1993) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Russian Premier League club Krasnodar and the Colombia national team. A powerful striker noted for his pace and strength, Córdoba began his senior career with Envigado before moving abroad to Chiapas in Mexico in 2012. After spells in Spain with Espanyol and Granada, and in Germany with Mainz 05, he joined Köln in 2017. There, he finished as the club’s top scorer and secured promotion to the Bundesliga. He later played for Hertha BSC before transferring to FC Krasnodar in 2021, where he helped the club win their first Russian Premier League title in 2025. Subsequently, Córdoba was recognised as Russian Footballer of the Year. At international level, Córdoba was part of the Colombia U20 side that won the South American U20 Championship in 2013. He made his senior debut in 2019 and has since earned over 15 caps, featuring at the 2024 Copa América, where Colombia finished runner-ups.
Career
- 1993Born
- 2010Joined Envigado Fútbol Club
- 2012Joined Chiapas F.C.
- 2013Joined Querétaro F.C.
- 2013Joined Dorados de Sinaloa
- 2013Joined RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
- 2013Joined Colombia national under-20 football team
- 2014Joined Granada CF
- 2015Joined 1. FSV Mainz 05
- 2016Joined 1. FSV Mainz 05
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Istmina
- •Citizenship: Colombia
- •Known as: association football player
- •Sport: association football
What happened recently
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Davinson Sánchez and Jhon Córdoba score two goals in quick succession, giving Colombia a 3-0 lead over Costa Rica | 2024 Copa América
Jhon Córdoba scores stunning goal for FC Koln | 2017-18 UEFA Europa League Highlights