About Cristian Borja
Born 1993. Cristian Borja is a Colombian association football player.
Cristian Alexis Borja González (born 18 February 1993) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays for Liga MX club América and the Colombia national team. Mainly a left-back, he can also play as a central defender.
Club career In 2019, Borja was transferred from Toluca to Sporting CP. In February 2021, he joined Braga.
International career Borja was named in the Colombia national team's provisional squad for Copa América Centenario but was cut from the final squad. He later appeared for Colombia at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Borja was included in the final squad for the 2019 Copa América, acting as a backup to William Tesillo during the tournament.
Personal life On 1 June 2018, Borja's house was attacked by gunmen; he was unhurt but fellow footballer Alejandro Peñaranda was killed and Heisen Izquierdo was injured. He has a daughter named Noah who was born in March 2020.
Career statistics Club
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Honours Sporting Primeira Liga: 2020–21 Taça de Portugal: 2018–19 Taça da Liga: 2020–21
Braga Taça de Portugal: 2020–21 Taça da Liga: 2023–24
América Liga MX: Apertura 2024 Campeones Cup: 2024
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Cristian Borja?
Colombian footballer
When was Cristian Borja born?
Cristian Borja was born on 18 February 1993 in Cali.
What is Cristian Borja's occupation?
Cristian Borja is an association football player.
What nationality is Cristian Borja?
Cristian Borja is Colombian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Cristian Borja (footballer, born 1993)
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