José Fajardo

José Fajardo Nelson (born 18 August 1993) is a Panamanian footballer who plays as a forward for Universidad Catolica del Ecuador on loan from CAI and the Panama national team.

Club career Fajardo began his career with promoted side Independiente in the Liga Panameña de Fútbol during the 2017–18 season. Fajardo finished as top scorer of the 2018 Clausura, leading Independiente to their first ever national league title. On 1 December 2023, following the 2023 season, D.C. United declined Fajardo's contract option.

International career Fajardo made his international debut for Panama on 25 October 2017 in a 5–0 friendly away win against Grenada.

On 14 May 2018, Fajardo was included in Panama's preliminary squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, but was not able to make the final 23.

On 27 June 2024, Fajardo scored against the United States in the 2024 Copa América to win the game in the 83rd minute.

He represented Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Career statistics International

Scores and results list Panama's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Fajardo goal. + List of international goals scored by José Fajardo

Cusco Peruvian Segunda División: 2022

Universidad Católica

Copa Ecuador: 2025

Panama

CONCACAF Gold Cup runner-up: 2023 CONCACAF Nations League runner-up: 2024–25