Mateo Mejía
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | José Mateo Mejía Piedrahita | ||
| Date of birth | 21 March 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Spain | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Manchester United | ||
| Number | 77 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2019 | Zaragoza | ||
| 2019– | Manchester United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Manchester United | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
José Mateo Mejía Piedrahita (born 21 March 2003) is a Colombian footballer who plays as a striker for Manchester United.
Career
Club career
As a youth player, Mejía joined the youth academy of Spanish second-tier side Zaragoza.[1][2] In 2019, he joined the youth academy of Manchester United in the English Premier League.[3][4]
On 29 June 2023, Manchester United confirmed Mejía’s new contract. In this, he moved from the Academy to the First Team.
International career
Mejía is eligible to represent Colombia internationally through his parents.[5][6]
References
- ^ ""Nunca quise marcharme por la puerta de atrás ni con polémica"". elperiodicodearagon.com.
- ^ "¿Quién es el futbolista de padres colombianos que tiene Manchester United?". futbolete.com.
- ^ "Zidane Iqbal and Charlie Savage praise Man United teammate Mateo Mejia who is 'like a new signing'". manchesterveningnews.co.uk.
- ^ "Why Man United have struck gold by signing this 60-goal La Liga teenage sensation". soccersouls.com.
- ^ "El colombiano que podría jugar con Cristiano Ronaldo". co.marca.com.
- ^ "Este es el colombiano que está cerca de jugar con Cristiano Ronaldo en el United". bolavip.com.
External links
- Mateo Mejía at Soccerway
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