Jesús David Murillo

Jesús David Murillo Largacha (born 18 February 1994) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a defender for MLS side Los Angeles FC.

Jesús David Murillo
Personal information
Full name Jesús David Murillo Largacha
Date of birth (1994-02-18) 18 February 1994
Place of birth Cali, Colombia
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Los Angeles FC
Number 94
Youth career
Independiente Medellín
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2014 Deportivo Pasto 19 (0)
2015–2017 Patriotas Boyacá 92 (1)
2018–2021 Independiente Medellín 90 (4)
2020 → Los Angeles FC (loan) 5 (0)
2021– Los Angeles FC 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:16, 11 November 2020 (UTC)

Club career

Born in Cali, Murillo began his career with Categoría Primera A side Independiente Medellín, making his professional debut on 13 April 2012 in the Copa Colombia against Atlético Nacional. He started and played whole first half before being substituted as Independiente Medellín were defeated 1–2.[1] A year later, Murillo moved to Deportivo Pasto and made his league debut on 4 August 2013 against Patriotas Boyacá. He was a starter in the 1–1 draw.[2]

In 2015, Murillo joined Patriotas Boyacá and made his debut on 7 February 2015 against Millonarios. He was starter as Patriotas were defeated 0–2.[3] On 6 April 2017, Murillo made his international club debut in the Copa Sudamericana against Everton.[4] He then scored his first professional goal on 3 August 2017 in a Copa Colombia match against Unión Magdalena. His 80th minute goal was enough to give Patriotas a 1–0 victory.[5]

In 2018, Murillo left Patriotas Boyacá and re-joined Independiente Medellín, making his debut on 3 February 2018 against Atlético Huila.[6] His scored his first goal for the club in his second match on 11 February against Boyacá Chicó in a 2–1 victory.[7] A year later, on 7 February 2019, Murillo made his debut in the Copa Libertadores against Palestino.[8] On 13 February, during the return leg, Murillo scored the equalizer against Palestino that would eventually lead to penalties which Independiente lost 1–4.[9]

In November 2019, Murillo started in both matches for Independiente Medellín against Deportivo Cali in the finals of the 2019 Copa Colombia. Medellín won the title 4–3 in aggregate, drawing the first leg 2–2 and then winning the second leg 2–1.[10][11]

On 14 October 2020, Murillo joined Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC on loan for the remainder of the 2020 season.[12] On 22 January 2021, Murillo signed with Los Angeles FC on a permanent transfer from Independiente Medellín. [13]

Career statistics

Club
As of match played 22 December 2020[14]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Independiente Medellín 2012 Categoría Primera A0010—10
Deportivo Pasto 2013 5020—70
2014 14040—180
Total 19060—250
Patriotas Boyacá 2015 Categoría Primera A27060—350
2016 39080—470
2017 2618130372
Total 921221301172
Independiente Medellín 2018 Categoría Primera A4422020482
2019 3728121474
2020 900092182
Total 9041011331138
Los Angeles FC (loan) 2020 Major League Soccer50103090
Career total 206540219326510

Honours

Independiente Medellín

Individual

CONCACAF Champions League Team of the tournament: 2020

References
  1. "Independiente Medellín 1–2 Atlético Nacional". Soccerway.
  2. "Patriotas Boyacá 1–1 Deportivo Pasto". Soccerway.
  3. "Millonarios 2–0 Patriotas Boyacá". Soccerway.
  4. "Everton 1–0 Patriotas Boyacá". Soccerway.
  5. "Patriotas Boyacá 1–0 Unión Magdalena". Soccerway.
  6. "Independiente Medellín 3–0 Atlético Huila". Soccerway.
  7. "Boyacá Chicó 1–2 Independiente Medellín". Soccerway.
  8. "Palestino 1–1 Independiente Medellín". Soccerway.
  9. "Independiente Medellín 1–1 Palestino". Soccerway.
  10. "Deportivo Cali 2–2 Independiente Medellín". Soccerway.
  11. "Independiente Medellín 2–1 Deportivo Cali". Soccerway.
  12. "LAFC Acquires 26-Year-Old Defender Jesús David Murillo On Loan". Los Angeles FC. 14 October 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  13. Bogert, Tom (22 January 2021). "LAFC complete permanent signing of Jesus David Murillo". MLS Soccer. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  14. Jesús David Murillo at Soccerway
  • at the Independiente Medellín website
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