Aston Villa’s Colombian striker Jhon Durán has been a sensation at the start of the season in Europe. The player leaves the Villa Park fans speechless every time he takes the field. And it isn’t for less.
Despite only having played one game as a starter, the third round of the League Cup against lowly Wycombe, he has managed to score six goals in the nine games he has played so far.
Durán is currently averaging 1.75 goals per 90 minutes of play, an average that is even better than the Premier League’s current top striker, the ‘Cyborg’ Haaland. These numbers have attracted the attention of the big clubs in Europe, who have already had their eye on him.
However, Aston Villa know the importance of Jhon Durán in their squad. In fact, he is one of those responsible for the Birmingham team to stay in the top of the Premier League standings and to have a full house of victories in the Champions League. For this reason, the villainous club has valued the player at around 50 million euros.
The goal that won over the British monarchy:
One of the highlights of the season came this past Wednesday, when Durán scored the winning goal against Bayern Munich at the ‘Villain’ Stadium, a historic triumph for the English side on their return to Europe’s top competition.
This goal not only secured victory for his team, but also sparked euphoria among the fans, and even the British monarchy, with Prince William celebrating from the stands. The goal was his sixth in nine games, cementing him as the team’s ‘supersub’, capable of turning the tide of a match at any moment.
A career on the rise:
Jhon Durán’s career has been meteoric. He made his debut for Colombian side Envigado at the age of 15, and his talent soon took him to MLS side Chicago Fire, where he continued to showcase his talents. In January 2022, Aston Villa signed him for 16.6 million euros, making him one of the most expensive transfers in the history of the North American league.
Although his first six months in England were inconspicuous, last season he began to show his true potential, scoring seven goals between the Premier League and the Conference League.
This season he is breaking all records. His ability to score at crucial moments and his ability to adapt quickly to different competitions have made him a key player for Aston Villa at the start of the campaign.
Jhon Durán isn’t only enjoying great form, but is also writing his name in the history of Villa and European football. His youth and talent promise many more joys for Villa fans and for the football world.
Without a doubt, he is a player to watch closely in the coming days.
Translated by Marcos Rodríguez.
Main image: @AVFCOfficial.
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