Jimer Fory
Colombian footballer (born 2002)
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Jimer Esteban Fory Mejia (born 24 May 2002) is a Colombian footballer who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer side Portland Timbers. He is a Colombia U23 international.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jimer Esteban Fory Mejia | ||
| Date of birth | 24 May 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Santander de Quilichao | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Portland Timbers | ||
| Number | 27 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2024 | Atlético Nacional | 19 | (0) |
| 2022–2024 | → Deportivo Pereira (loan) | 48 | (1) |
| 2024–2025 | Independiente | 27 | (0) |
| 2025– | Portland Timbers | 29 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2024 | Colombia U23 | 3 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 00:15 (UTC) 29 December 2025 | |||
Club career
A left back,[2] he played on loan at Deportivo Pereira from Atletico Nacional in 2022 and 2023. He played for the club in the Copa Libertadores.[3][4]
He joined Independiente Medellin in January 2024 on loan from Atletico Nacional.[5] That season, he played in the Copa Sudamericana for the club.[6] In November 2024, Atlético Nacional were reported to have a filed a lawsuit against Independiente Medellín due to alleged lack of payments from the Fory move.[7][8]
On 4 February 2025, Fory signed with Major League Soccer side Portland Timbers on a four-year deal.[9]
International career
He is a Colombia U23 international.[10]
