Johan Mojica is a Colombian professional footballer known for playing as a left-back.
Mojica began his professional career with Academia F.C. in Bogotá, making his debut in 2011.
He made his international debut for Colombia on March 26, 2015, scoring in a friendly match against Bahrain.
Биография
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Johan Andrés Mojica Palacio was born in Cali, Colombia, where he began his journey in football. He started his professional career with Academia F.C. in Bogotá, making his debut on June 25, 2011. Initially playing as an attacking full-back, Mojica showcased his dribbling skills and ability to deliver deep crosses, quickly establishing himself as a promising talent.
Rise Through the Ranks
In 2012, Mojica transferred to Llaneros F.C., where he became a standout player in the Categoría Primera B. His impressive performances caught the attention of larger clubs, leading to a move to Deportivo Cali in January 2013. At Deportivo Cali, he made his Categoría Primera A debut on March 30, 2013, and his strong form soon attracted European scouts. By mid-2013, he joined Rayo Vallecano in Spain's La Liga on loan, marking the beginning of his international career.
International Career
Mojica made his debut for the Colombia national team on March 26, 2015, scoring in a friendly match against Bahrain. He was part of Colombia's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, starting in all matches, including the round of 16 against England. His contributions continued as he was named in the squad for the 2024 Copa América, where he played a crucial role in Colombia reaching the final. Most recently, he was included in the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making his debut in a victory over Uzbekistan.
Legacy and Honors
Throughout his career, Mojica has earned recognition for his performances, including being named in the Segunda División Team of the Year for the 2014–15 season. He also contributed to Colombia's success as a runner-up in the 2024 Copa América, solidifying his status as a key player in Colombian football.
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As of match played 17 May 2026
International
As of match played 7 July 2026
Scores and results list Colombia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Mojica goal.
On 22 March 2015, Mojica was called up by Colombia national team for the friendlies against Bahrain and Kuwait. He made his international debut four days later, coming on as a second-half substitute for Juan Fernando Quintero and scoring the fifth in a 6–0 win. He was included in Colombia's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He started in all of Colombia's matches, including the round of 16 match against England, where Colombia lost 3–4 on penalties following a 1–1 draw. On 14 June 2024, Mojica was included into the squad for the 2024 Copa América. He was a starter in six of seven Colombia's matches, just replaced with Deiver Machado into third group phase match against Brazil, but entering at second half and maintaining his starter status till the final. On 25 May 2026, he was named in head coach Néstor Lorenzo's final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He made his FIFA World Cup debut as a starter on 17 June in a 3–1 victory over Uzbekistan.
Academia
Born in Cali, Mojica began his professional career with Academia F.C. in Bogotá, competing in the Categoría Primera B. He made his first-team debut on 25 June 2011 in a 1–1 home draw against Expreso Rojo. During his early period with Academia, Mojica was primarily deployed as an attacking full-back and occasionally further up the pitch, and was known for his dribbling skills as well as his deep crosses.
Llaneros
In 2012, Mojica transferred to Llaneros F.C., a recently founded second-division club based in Villavicencio. He quickly became one of their standout players. His performances in the Categoría Primera B earned attention from several Categoría Primera A clubs.
Deportivo Cali
In January 2013, Mojica signed for Deportivo Cali, joining the first-team setup under manager Leonel Álvarez. He made his Categoría Primera A debut on 30 March 2013 in a 3–0 away win over Itagüí. Mojica's performances at Cali were noted, which attracted the attention of European scouts. By mid-2013, Mojica's form in the Colombian top flight led to an opportunity to move abroad. On 5 July 2013, he joined Rayo Vallecano in Spain's La Liga on loan.
Rayo Vallecano
Mojica moved from Colombia to Spanish side Rayo Vallecano in July 2013 on a season-long loan. He made his La Liga debut on 15 September 2013, coming on as a substitute in a 5–0 away defeat to Málaga. After the campaign, Rayo signed him permanently in July 2014 but immediately loaned him to…
- Club
- Deportivo Cali (2013–2013)
- Club
- Real Valladolid (2014–)
- Club
- Rayo Vallecano (2013–2014)
- Club
- FC Academia Cali (2011–2012)
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- Llaneros (2012–2014)
- Club
- Rayo Vallecano (2014–)
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- Colombia men's national football team (2015–)
- National team
- Colombia
Наследие
Colombia
Copa América runner-up: 2024 Individual
Segunda División Team of the Year: 2014–15
Клубы
Играл вместе с
Abdoulaye BaRayo Vallecano · 2014–2015
Abdoulaye BaRayo Vallecano · 2017–2020- Abdul MuminRayo Vallecano · 2022–2026
Abdulmajeed Al-SulayhemRayo Vallecano · 2018–2018
Abel AguilarColombia men's national football team · 2004–2018
Abel AguilarDeportivo Cali · 2002–2005
Abel AguilarDeportivo Cali · 2016–2018
Abel ResinoRayo Vallecano · 1995–1996- Achito VivasColombia men's national football team · 1962–1963
- Adolfo AndradeColombia men's national football team · 1972–1973
- Adolfo AndradeDeportivo Cali · 1972–1974
- Adolfo ValenciaColombia men's national football team · 1992–1998
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Идентификаторы и алиасы
Johan Andrés Mojica Palacio is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for La Liga club Getafe and the Colombia national team.
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