Jefferson Hurtado

Jefferson Hurtado

Personal information
Full name	Jefferson Javier Hurtado Orovio
Date of birth	(1987-08-02) 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

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.

Club career

Jefferson 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.

External links

• Newspaper Telegrafo
• Barcelona SC official web site
• FEF player cards