Yerry Fernando Mina González is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Premier League club Everton and the Colombia national team. He shares the record for most goals in a single World Cup by a defender, with three scored at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Mina was born in Guachené, Cauca, Colombia. He began his career with Deportivo Pasto, making his professional debut in 2013. In 2014, he moved to Independiente Santa Fe, where he won the Copa Colombia in 2015. In 2016, he moved to Palmeiras, where he won the Copa do Brasil in 2016.
In 2018, Mina moved to Barcelona for a fee of €11.8 million. He made his debut for Barcelona on 11 August 2018, in a 2–1 win over Real Sociedad. However, he struggled to break into the first team at Barcelona and was loaned out to Everton in January 2019 and signed in a deal worth €30 million..
Mina has been a regular for the Colombia national team since 2016. He was part of the Colombia squad that reached the quarterfinals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He scored three goals in the tournament, including a goal in the 2–1 win over Senegal in the round of 16.
How long has Yerry Mina played in Premier League?
Yerry Mina has played in the Premier League for 5 seasons, from 2018 to 2023. He joined Everton in 2018 for a fee of €30 million and has made 80 appearances in the league, scoring 2 goals. He has been a regular in the Everton team since joining the club but has been hampered by injuries in recent seasons.
How long did Yerry Mina play for Barca?
Yerry Mina played for Barcelona for only 8 months, from January to August 2018. He made 5 appearances in La Liga, scoring no goals. He was loaned out to Everton in August 2018 and has remained there ever since.