Jefferson Valverde
Ecuadorian footballer (born 1999)
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Jefferson Laider Valverde Arboleda (born 4 May 1999) is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Delfín S.C., on loan from Houston Dynamo.
Full name
Jefferson Laider Valverde Arboleda
Date of birth
4 May 1999
Height
1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jefferson Laider Valverde Arboleda | ||
| Date of birth | 4 May 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Guayaquil, Ecuador | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Delfín (on loan from Houston Dynamo) | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020 | Toreros FC | 4 | (0) |
| 2021 | Búhos ULVR | 25 | (2) |
| 2022 | Atlético Santo Domingo | 21 | (0) |
| 2023 | El Nacional | 15 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Liga de Quito | 4 | (0) |
| 2024– | Houston Dynamo | 1 | (0) |
| 2024– | → Houston Dynamo 2 (loan) | 15 | (0) |
| 2025 | → Orense (loan) | 17 | (0) |
| 2026– | → Delfín (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20 August 2025 | |||
Career
In 2022, Valverde signed for Ecuadorian side Atlético Santo Domingo. He was described "stood out" while playing for the club.[1] In 2023, he signed for Ecuadorian side El Nacional. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[2]
Style of play
Valverde mainly operates as a midfielder. He is known for his tackling ability.[3]