Jackson Porozo
Jackson Gabriel Porozo Vernaza (born 4 August 2000) is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays for Portuguese club Boavista as a central defender.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jackson Gabriel Porozo Vernaza | ||
Date of birth | 4 August 2000 | ||
Place of birth | San Lorenzo, Ecuador | ||
Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
Position(s) | Centre back | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Boavista | ||
Number | 21 | ||
Youth career | |||
2012–2014 | LDU Quito | ||
2014–2015 | Sandino | ||
2014 | → Manta (loan) | ||
2015 | → Manta (loan) | ||
2015–2016 | Independiente del Valle | ||
2016–2018 | Manta | ||
2018–2019 | Santos | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017–2018 | Manta | 18 | (1) |
2018–2020 | Santos | 0 | (0) |
2020– | Boavista | 2 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2017 | Ecuador U17 | 8 | (1) |
2019– | Ecuador U20 | 15 | (0) |
2019– | Ecuador U23 | 6 | (0) |
2019– | Ecuador | 1 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 26 January 2021 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 31 January 2020 (UTC) |
Club career
Early career
Born in San Lorenzo, Esmeraldas, Porozo started his career with LDU Quito, joining their youth setup in 2012. He subsequently represented Sandino FC, Manta and Independiente del Valle before returning to Manta in 2016.[1]
Porozo made his senior debut during the 2017 campaign, in the Ecuadorian Serie B. He scored his first senior goal on 22 April of that year, netting his team's only in a 3–1 away loss against Colón FC.[2]
Porozo finished his first season with one goal in 16 appearances, and also had a trial at Palmeiras in December 2017.[3]
Santos
On 23 March 2018, Porozo agreed to a contract with Santos, being initially assigned to the under-20s.[4] After having problems in his contract,[5] he joined the club in August, after his 18th birthday.
Boavista
On 1 October 2020, Porozo was announced at Primeira Liga side Boavista, agreeing to a five-year contract,[6] for a total fee of €500,000; Santos received 80% of the value, and also retained a 16% over a future sale.[7]
International career
On 14 February 2017, Porozo was called up to Ecuador under-17s for the year's South American U-17 Championship,[8] being a starter during the tournament and scoring a goal against Uruguay on 26 February. On 2 January 2019, he was included in Jorge Célico's 23-man list of the under-20s for the 2019 South American U-20 Championship.[9]
Porozo was an undisputed starter during the competition, being included in the tournament's best eleven as his side was crowned champions.[10] On 12 March 2019, he was called up to the full side for friendlies against United States and Honduras.[11]
Porozo made his full international debut on 10 September 2019, coming on as a late substitute for Félix Torres in a 3–0 win against Bolivia in Cuenca.[12]
Career statistics
Honours
Individual
- South American U-20 Championship Best XI: 2019[10]
References
- "Jackson Porozo, el juvenil que busca triunfar en el fútbol de Brasil" [Jackson Porozo, the youngster who seeks to triumph in Brazil] (in Spanish). Bendito Fútbol. 13 January 2019. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- "Colón FC venció 3–1 al Manta FC en Santa Ana" [Colón FC defeated Manta FC by 3–1 in Santa Ana] (in Spanish). El Diario. 22 April 2017. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- "Jóvenes del Manta FC partieron a Brasil y México" [Manta FC youngsters moved to Brazil and Mexico] (in Spanish). Fútbol Ecuador. 19 December 2017. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- "Santos supera Palmeiras e contrata jovem equatoriano; conheça" [Santos overcome Palmeiras and sign young Ecuadorian; know] (in Portuguese). Terra. 23 March 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- "Presidente do Santos diz que renegociará contrato de zagueiro equatoriano" [Santos president says that he will renegotiate contract of Ecuadorian stopper] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 8 June 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- "Boavista, de Portugal, anuncia a contratação de Jackson Porozo, ex-Santos" [Boavista, from Portugal, announce the signing of Jackson Porozo, formerly of Santos] (in Portuguese). Esporte Interativo. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
- "Veja os detalhes da saída de Porozo do Santos para o Boavista" [See the details of the departure of Porozo from Santos to Boavista] (in Portuguese). ESPN Brasil. 18 August 2020. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
- "Equador confirma lista de convocados para o Sul-Americano Sub 17" [Ecuador confirm list for the South American under-17] (in Portuguese). CONMEBOL. 14 February 2017. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- "Prof. Jorge Célico da nómina de la Tri para el Sudamericano Sub-20" [Manager Jorge Célico gives the list of Tri for the South American U-20] (in Spanish). Ecuadorian Football Federation. 2 January 2019. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- "El 11 ideal del Sudamericano Sub 20 – Chile 2019" [The best eleven of Sudamericano Under-20 – Chile 2019] (in Spanish). CONMEBOL. 12 February 2019. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- "Ecuador convoca a figuras consagradas y a dos campeones sub-20 para los amistosos ante EEUU y Honduras" [Ecuador call up known figures and two under-20 champions for the friendlies against USA and Honduras] (in Spanish). Reuters. 12 March 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
- "Jackson Porozo vibra com estreia pela seleção equatoriana: 'Lembrarei por toda minha vida'" [Jackson Porozo celebrates his debut for the Ecuador national team: 'I will remember it for my whole life'] (in Portuguese). A Tribuna. 11 September 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
- Jackson Porozo at Soccerway. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- "Porozo Vernaza Jackson Gabriel" (in Spanish). Ecuadorian Football Federation. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
- "Jackson Porozo". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmerman. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
External links
- Jackson Porozo profile at Federación Ecuatoriana de Fútbol (in Spanish)
- Jackson Porozo at Soccerway