Nelson Deossa
Colombian footballer (born 2000)
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Nelson Alexander Deossa Suárez (born 6 February 2000) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for La Liga club Real Betis.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nelson Alexander Deossa Suárez[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 6 February 2000[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Marmato, Colombia | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Central midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Betis | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Atlético Huila | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Atlético Huila | 19 | (1) |
| 2022 | → Estudiantes (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Junior (loan) | 17 | (2) |
| 2023 | → Atlético Nacional (loan) | 38 | (5) |
| 2024 | Pachuca | 36 | (7) |
| 2025 | Monterrey | 21 | (5) |
| 2025– | Betis | 16 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2025– | Colombia | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:12, 8 March 2026 (UTC) | |||
Career
Early years
Deossa made his debut for Atlético Huila on 25 January 2021, as a substitute against Bogotá FC in the Categoría Primera B.[3] His first start was against La Equidad, on 28 September 2021 in the a Categoría Primera A.[4] On 22 January 2022, Deossa joined Argentine club Estudiantes, on a one-year loan.[5] On 9 July 2022, after terminating his contract with the Argentine club, he returned to Colombia and joined Junior on loan.[6] On 24 January 2023, he joined Atlético Nacional on loan, with an option to buy.[7]
Pachuca
On 29 December 2023, Liga MX club Pachuca announced the permanent signing of Deossa.[8][9] He was part of the side that won the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup, playing the whole game as Pachuca beat Columbus Crew 3–0.[10]
Monterrey
On 9 January 2025, Deossa joined fellow Liga MX club Monterrey, signing a four-year contract.[11]
Betis
On 4 August 2025, Real Betis and Monterrey reached an agreement for the transfer of Deossa.[12]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 8 March 2026[13]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental[a] | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Atlético Huila | 2021 | Categoría Primera B | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | Categoría Primera A | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | 12 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | ||
| Estudiantes (loan) | 2022 | Primera División | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 11 | 0 | |
| Junior (loan) | 2022 | Categoría Primera A | 17 | 2 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 21 | 2 | ||
| Atlético Nacional (loan) | 2023 | Categoría Primera A | 38 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | — | 50 | 6 | |
| Pachuca | 2023–24 | Liga MX | 20 | 5 | — | 7 | 2 | — | 27 | 7 | ||
| 2024–25 | 16 | 2 | — | 3 | 0 | 4[b] | 1 | 23 | 3 | |||
| Total | 36 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 50 | 10 | ||
| Monterrey | 2024–25 | Liga MX | 21 | 5 | — | 4 | 0 | 4[c] | 1 | 29 | 5 | |
| Betis | 2025–26 | La Liga | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5[d] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Career total | 155 | 20 | 16 | 1 | 26 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 206 | 24 | ||
- Includes appearances in Copa Libertadores, CONCACAF Champions Cup and Leagues Cup
- One appearance in 2024 MLS All-Star Game, three appearances and one goal in FIFA Intercontinental Cup
- Appearances in FIFA Club World Cup
- Appearances in UEFA Europa League
Honors
Atlético Huila
Atlético Nacional
Pachuca
- FIFA Challenger Cup 2024