Some players dedicate their entire careers to one club, while others seem to drift from team to team without ever truly finding a home.
That’s likely how Jhon Durán feels at this point in his career. Now on loan to Benfica Lisbon from Al Nassr, he has already donned the jersey of his seventh club by the age of just 22.
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Durán began his professional journey at the age of 15 with Colombian club Envigado and has since played for Envigado, Chicago Fire, Aston Villa, Al Nassr, and has been loaned to Fenerbahçe, Zenit St. Petersburg, and now Benfica.
In January 2025, Al Nassr acquired the striker from Aston Villa for approximately €77 million, following a season where he scored 12 goals in 55 Premier League appearances.
However, his time at the Saudi club was less fruitful, with only 18 appearances before being successively loaned to Fenerbahçe, Zenit St. Petersburg, and now Benfica.
At times, health issues, including a diagnosis of osteoarthritis, have hampered the young talent.
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Due to these circumstances, many might disagree with the remarks made by former Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor, who referred to Durán as a black sheep and suggested he was a disruptive presence in the locker room.
Regardless of the reasons behind his four club changes in just 18 months, it appears that Benfica’s management does not view it as a significant concern.
The club aims for Durán to enhance their attacking options, and the player is reportedly thrilled about joining the Portuguese team.
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