Juan José Parra Barrientos (born 6 May 2001) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Categoría Primera A club Independiente Medellín.

Juan José Parra
Personal information
Full name Juan José Parra Barrientos
Date of birth (2001-05-06) 6 May 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Medellín, Colombia
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.90 m)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Independiente Medellín
Youth career
Independiente Medellín
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Independiente Medellín 2 (0)
2021North Texas SC (loan) 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 May 2021

Career

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Born in Medellín, Parra began his career with the local club Independiente Medellín, rising up the youth ranks.[1] He made his professional debut for the club on 22 October 2020 in the Copa Libertadores against Libertad, coming on as a 73rd minute substitute during the 4–2 victory.[2]

North Texas SC (loan)

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On 8 February 2021, Parra joined USL League One club North Texas SC, the reserve club of Major League Soccer club FC Dallas, on loan for the 2021 season.[1] He made his debut for the club on 1 May 2021 against Greenville Triumph, coming on as a halftime substitute in a 0–4 defeat.[3] On 20 July 2021, North Texas and Parra mutually agreed to terminate his loan early.[4]

Career statistics

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As of match played 29 May 2021[5]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Independiente Medellín 2020 Categoría Primera A 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 0
North Texas SC (loan) 2021 USL League One 5 0 5 0
Career total 7 0 0 0 1 0 8 0

References

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  1. ^ a b Carrick, Buzz (8 February 2021). "North Texas SC adds two players on loan". 3rd Degree. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Libertad 2–4 Independiente Medellín". Soccerway.
  3. ^ "Greenville Triumph 4–0 North Texas SC". Soccerway.
  4. ^ "North Texas SC and Defender Juan Parra Mutually Agree to Part Ways | FC Dallas".
  5. ^ Juan José Parra at Soccerway
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