Jackson Porozo

Jackson Gabriel Porozo Vernaza (born 4 August 2000) is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Liga MX club Tijuana and the Ecuador national team.

Club career Early career Born in San Lorenzo, Esmeraldas, Porozo started his career with LDU Quito, joining their youth setup in 2012. He subsequently represented Sandino FC, Manta and Independiente del Valle before returning to Manta in 2016. Porozo made his senior debut during the 2017 campaign, in the Ecuadorian Serie B. He scored his first senior goal on 22 April of that year, netting his team's only in a 3–1 away loss against Colón FC. Porozo finished his first season with one goal in 16 appearances, and also had a trial at Palmeiras in December 2017.

Santos On 23 March 2018, Porozo agreed to a contract with Santos, being initially assigned to the under-20 squad. After having problems in his contract, he joined the club in August, after his 18th birthday.

Boavista On 1 October 2020, Porozo was announced at Primeira Liga side Boavista, agreeing to a five-year contract, for a total fee of €500,000; Santos received 80% of the value, and also retained a 16% over a future sale.

Troyes

On 24 June 2022, Porozo signed for Ligue 1 side Troyes on a five-year contract. On 2 August 2023, he was loaned to Super League Greece side Olympiacos.

On 2 February 2024, Porozo moved on a new loan to Kasımpaşa in Turkey. On 23 August, he switched teams and countries again, after agreeing to a one-year loan deal with La Liga side Leganés. He made two cup appearances and no league appearances for Leganés in the first half of the season.

Tijuana On 30 January 2025, Porozo moved on a new loan to Tijuana in Mexico until 31 December 2025. He scored his first goal for the club on 3 August 2025, netting in a 2–1 Leagues Cup win over the Colorado Rapids. Porozo scored his first Liga MX goal the following month, netting the equalizer in a 1–1 draw against Atlético San Luis on 15 September. He scored again in his next match, a 5–0 win over Club León five days later. On 9 January 2026, the transfer to Tijuana was made permanent.

International career Youth On 14 February 2017, Porozo was called up to Ecuador national under-17 team for the year's South American U-17 Championship. He was a starter during the tournament and scored a goal in a 1–0 victory against Uruguay on 26 February.

On 2 January 2019, Porozo was included in Jorge Célico's 23-man list of the national under-20 team for the 2019 South American U-20 Championship. He was an undisputed starter during the competition, and was included in the tournament's best eleven as his side was crowned champions. Porozo went on to help the team finish in third place at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Later that year, Porozo was called up to the national under-23 team for the 2019 Pan American Games, joining the squad as a late addition.

Senior On 12 March 2019, Porozo was called up to the senior national team for friendlies against the United States and Honduras.

Porozo made his full international debut on 10 September 2019, coming on as a late substitute for Félix Torres in a 3–0 win against Bolivia in Cuenca.

Porozo was named in the Ecuadorian squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Porozo was called up to the final 26-man Ecuador squad for the 2024 Copa América.

On 31 May 2026, Porozo was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list Ecuador's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Porozo goal.

+ List of international goals scored by Jackson PorozoNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition131 May 2026 Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, New Jersey, United States 1–0 2–1 Friendly

Honours Ecuador U20 South American U-20 Championship: 2019

Individual South American U-20 Championship Best XI: 2019