Jefferson Hurtado (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈʝefeɾson uɾˈtaðo]; born August 2, 1987) is an Ecuadorian footballer currently playing for El Nacional. He plays as a defender and is a regular starter for his club.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jefferson Javier Hurtado Orovio | ||
| Date of birth | August 2, 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Limones, Ecuador | ||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | El Nacional | ||
| Number | 24 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2008 | Barcelona | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2012 | Barcelona | 80 | (3) |
| 2011–2012 | → Argentinos Juniors (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2012 | → Deportivo Quito (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2013– | El Nacional | 10 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 May 2013 | |||
Club career
editJefferson came out as a professional at Barcelona SC. The new head coach of Barcelona SC Benito Floro request Hurtado's presence for the motivated project called La Renovacion.
Ajax is following Hurtado's great performance this year and are trying to sign him with the club for the next season. Hurtado is also known to be one of the most promising defenders for Ecuadorian football.
Jefferson Scored his first goal in his career in the Copa Sudamericana 2010 against Universidad César Vallejo.
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