Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jefferson Laider Valverde Arboleda | ||
Date of birth | 4 May 1999 | ||
Place of birth | Ecuador | ||
Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Houston Dynamo | ||
Number | 25 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2020 | Toreros FC | ||
2021 | Búhos ULVR | (2) | |
2022 | Atlético Santo Domingo | ||
2023 | El Nacional | 15 | (0) |
2023–2024 | Liga de Quito | 4 | (0) |
2024– | Houston Dynamo | 1 | (0) |
2024– | → Houston Dynamo 2 (loan) | 3 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Jefferson Laider Valverde Arboleda (born 4 May 1999) is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Houston Dynamo.
In 2022, Valverde signed for Ecuadorian side Atlético Santo Domingo. He was described "stood out" while playing for the club. [1] In 2023, he signed for Ecuadorian side El Nacional. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players. [2]
Valverde mainly operates as a midfielder. He is known for his tackling ability. [3]
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