About John Alexander Valencia
Born 1982. John Alexander Valencia is a Colombian association football player.
John Alexander Valencia Hinestroza (born January 4, 1982) is a Colombian retired footballer who played as a defender.
Career Valencia began his career in the youth ranks of top Colombian side Independiente Medellín and made his first team debut in 2005. During the 2005 season he was also sent on loan to Romanian club Oțelul Galați. After a brief stay in Romania he returned to Colombia signing with Atlético Bucaramanga. His play with Bucaramanga helped him receive interest from Atlético Junior who than signed Valencia for the 2007 season. Since signing, Valencia established himself as a starter for the Barranquilla club. Valencia helped the club in capturing Categoría Primera A championships in 2010 and 2011.
On January 24, 2012, Valencia signed with Major League Soccer side Chivas USA. His 2013 contract option was declined by the club on February 14, 2013.
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Who is John Alexander Valencia?
Colombian footballer
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John Alexander Valencia was born on 4 January 1982 in Medellín.
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John Alexander Valencia is an association football player.
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John Alexander Valencia is Colombian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Alexander Valencia. https://biography.guide/john-alexander-valencia/
MLA: "John Alexander Valencia." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-alexander-valencia/.
Chicago: "John Alexander Valencia." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-alexander-valencia/.
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