Yerry Mina

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

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Yerry Mina's career is marked by an unusual combination of defensive solidity and goal-scoring threat. He has won league titles in three countries and played a starring role in Colombia's run at the 2018 World Cup, where his three goals tied a record for defenders. His leadership and aerial presence have made him a standout in every team he has represented.

AwardsYerry Mina has won major team titles including the Copa Sudamericana, Brasileirão, La Liga, and Copa del Rey. He was named Young Player of the Year in Colombia in 2015 and was included in the FIFA World Cup Fantasy Team in 2018.

Honours & Distinctions

Brazil's Best Centre-back

Palmeiras·2016

Recognized for his performances during the Brasileirão-winning season.

Record for Most Goals by a Defender in a Single World Cup

FIFA·2018

Scored three goals in the 2018 World Cup, tying the record set by Paul Breitner and Andreas Brehme.

Records & Feats

Most goals by a defender in a single World Cup (tied)

Career Milestone·2018

Scored three goals at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, matching the record set by Paul Breitner (1974) and Andreas Brehme (1990).