Jhon Córdoba

Córdoba is a striker noted for his physical attributes, including height and strength, as well as for his shooting ability and pace. His stature has contributed to his effectiveness in aerial play, and he has occasionally been compared to Didier Drogba.

Youth

2013 South American Youth Championship

Córdoba was selected to wear the number 9 jersey to represent Colombia at the 2013 South American Youth Championship. He scored the decisive goal in the opening match against Paraguay, securing a 1–0 victory. In the following game against Bolivia, he netted two goals in a commanding 6–0 win despite missing several promising opportunities. Consequently, he was not selected for the final group stage match against Argentina, as Colombia had already secured a spot in the next round. Córdoba scored the winning goal in a 1–0 victory over Uruguay, propelling Colombia to the top of their group. Following their triumph in the South American championship, he tallied four goals, significantly contributing to his nation's success. This achievement made him Colombia's second-highest scorer in the tournament, just behind Juan Fernando Quintero, who scored five goals.

2013 U-20 FIFA World Cup

In the opening match against Australia, Córdoba missed several opportunities while Colombia trailed 1–0. However, he redeemed himself by scoring in the 78th minute, securing a 1–1 draw. In the final group match against El Salvador, Córdoba successfully converted a penalty, contributing to a 3–0 victory. He played in the round of 16 match against South Korea, where Colombia was eliminated in a penalty shootout following a 1–1 draw.

Senior

He was first called up in the preliminary list for friendly matches against…

Envigado and professional breakthrough

A youth product of Envigado, Córdoba made his senior debut in 2009, scoring on his debut against Itagüí. He broke through during the 2011 Torneo Finalización, notably scoring a brace in a 3–2 defeat away to Once Caldas on 1 October 2011, and netting the winner against Independiente Medellín two weeks later. He remained a starter into the 2012 Apertura, finishing as Envigado's top league scorer with six goals in 16 matches.

Chiapas

On 9 July 2012, Córdoba moved to Mexico, joining Querétaro and being loaned immediately to Jaguares de Chiapas. He made his Liga MX debut on 20 July 2012 against Tigres UANL, and scored his first Liga MX goal in a 4–0 home win over San Luis on 7 October 2012. He went on to score three goals in total for Chiapas during the 2012–13 campaign.

Espanyol (loan)

On 2 September 2013, Córdoba joined Espanyol on a one-year loan with an option to buy. He scored his first La Liga goal for the club on 30 November 2013 in a 2–1 loss away to Real Sociedad. His second league goal came on 25 January 2014 in a 2–2 draw against Valencia. He finished the season with four goals, proving a reliable attacking option.

Granada

On 12 August 2014, Córdoba signed a five-year deal with Granada. He scored the winner in a 1–0 victory over Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés on 20 September 2014, converting a defensive error on his first start for the club. He later described it as “my debut as a starter” and…

Córdoba's father Manuel was also a professional football striker.