About Yerson
Born 2001. Yerson is a Colombian association football player.
Wolverhampton Wanderers On 17 June 2021, Mosquera joined Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers on a five-year deal, having been on the verge of signing for Club Brugge.
On 2 February 2023, Mosquera joined Major League Soccer side FC Cincinnati on loan until 30 June with an option to extend until the end of the year. On 25 November, Mosquera scored a stoppage time winner in the Eastern Conference semi-finals against Philadelphia Union.
On 23 January 2024, Wolverhampton Wanderers sent Mosquera on loan to La Liga club Villarreal until the end of the 2023–24 season. On 17 August, Mosquera made his Premier League debut in the first match of the 2024–25 season against Arsenal. During the match, he was involved in two altercations where he pinned down Arsenal's Kai Havertz by the throat, and grabbed the buttocks of Gabriel Jesus. The next week, at home against Chelsea, Mosquera was shown a yellow card after he took down Moisés Caicedo in the 71st minute. A month later, on 21 September, he sustained an ACL injury during an away match against Aston Villa at Villa Park, which would force him to miss the rest of the season.
International career Mosquera is a Colombian youth international was called up to train with the senior squad in February 2021. He was called up to play with the Colombian under-18 team in the 2019 SBS Cup, He earned his first call-up to the under-20s in October 2019, and having scored one goal in two appearances with the under-20s in December 2020, is also expected to be called up for the 2021 South American U-20 Championship.
On 12 October 2023, he made his international debut for Colombia in a 2–2 draw against Uruguay, coming on in the 90th minute for Santiago Arias. On 10 September 2024, Mosquera scored his first international goal against Argentina, which led to a 2–1 win for La Sele.
Style of play Mosquera is considered a strong, quick defender, with long passing ability and physical attributes similar to fellow Colombian centre-back Yerry Mina and pace and acceleration akin to that of Davinson Sánchez.
Personal life Mosquera is the nephew of former Colombia national team striker Elkin Murillo, whose club he played for as a child. Nicknamed "Ye" as a child and at Urabá, and "Yerri" at Atlético Nacional, Mosquera is one of ten siblings in his family (including a foster brother). His father, Jesús Adán Mosquera, is a banana plantation worker, while his maternal great uncle Agustín Julio was a Colombia national team goalkeeper. Two of his cousins, Daniel Valdelamar and Gustavo Cañizalez, also had short-lived careers within the Colombian top-flight.
Career statistics Club
International
Scores and results list Colombia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Mosquera goal.
Honours FC Cincinnati Supporters' Shield: 2023
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Yerson?
Colombian association football player
When was Yerson born?
Yerson was born on 2 May 2001 in Apartadó.
What is Yerson's occupation?
Yerson is an association football player.
What nationality is Yerson?
Yerson is Colombian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Yerson. https://biography.guide/yerson/
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