Jefferson Mena
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jefferson Mena Palacios | ||
| Date of birth | June 15, 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Apartado, Colombia | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Centre back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2015 | Independiente Medellín | 99 | (3) |
| 2015–2018 | New York City FC | 23 | (1) |
| 2017 | → Barcelona SC (loan) | 15 | (1) |
| 2018–2019 | Aldosivi | 11 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Rionegro Águilas | 17 | (0) |
| 2021 | La Equidad | 17 | (1) |
| 2022– | Atlético Bucaramanga | 130 | (3) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 11 December 2025 | |||
Jefferson Mena Palacios (born June 15, 1989) is a Colombian footballer who currently plays as a centre back for Colombian club Atlético Bucaramanga.[1]
Independiente Medellín
Mena played for Independiente Medellín from 2011 to 2015.
New York City FC
On July 14, 2015, Mena signed for New York City FC.[2] On July 26, Mena made his debut for the club coming on in the 15th minute for an injured Chris Wingert against Orlando City.
Mena scored his first goal for New York City on 23 September 2016, in a 4–1 win over Chicago Fire.[3]
Barcelona S.C.
On 5 January 2017, it was announced that Mena would join Ecuadorian Serie A team Barcelona S.C. on a one-year loan, with the option to buy.[4]
Aldosivi
In July 2018, after being released by New York City FC, Mena signed for Superliga Argentina team Aldosivi.[5]
Personal life
Mena is the brother of the professional footballers Yair and Yorleys Mena.[6]
