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Yerry Mina

Defender · Cagliari

ColombiaActive

Yerry Mina anchored Cagliari's defence through a 26-match Serie A season in 2025/26 before joining Colombia's World Cup run, which ended on penalties to Switzerland in the round of 16.

Career

Mina played 26 Serie A matches for Cagliari in 2025/26, scoring twice as the club's only representative called up to a World Cup squad — a reflection of how central he remained to their season even as his international recognition grew.

At the World Cup he was part of Néstor Lorenzo's Colombia squad, making his tournament debut in the round of 16 against Switzerland when he was brought on in the 119th minute of extra time, moments before Colombia's exit.

How they play

A physically imposing centre-back known for his aerial presence and eye for a spectacular long-range strike, Mina's game has always combined defensive solidity with an attacking threat at set pieces uncommon for his position.

Where they are now

Colombia's World Cup ended in the round of 16 after a 0-0 draw through extra time against Switzerland, who won 4-3 on penalties — a cruel finish to a tournament in which Mina barely featured before being thrown on in the match's closing moments.

Bio

Date of birthSeptember 23, 1994 (age 31)
BirthplaceGuachené
Height194 cm
PositionDefender
StatusActive
Current clubCagliari

Club career

  1. Cagliari Calcio2024
  2. ACF Fiorentina2023–2024
  3. Everton F.C.2018–2023
  4. FC Barcelona2018
  5. Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras2016–2017
  6. Colombia Olympic football team2016
  7. Independiente Santa Fe2014–2016
  8. Deportivo Pasto2013–2014

International career

  1. Colombia men's national football teamSince 2016Current

Honours

No honours on record yet.

Defining moments

  1. A World Cup debut in the final minute2026

    Mina made his 2026 World Cup debut in the 119th minute of Colombia's round-of-16 tie against Switzerland, moments before the match went to penalties, which Colombia lost 4-3 to end their tournament.

Latest season stats (ESPN)

Starts (sub-ins): 0 (0)Goals: 0Assists: 0Tackles: 0

In our archive

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Profile written / last reviewed August 4, 2026.

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