Jefferson Díaz
- Years with club: 2024–present
- Position: Centre-Back / Defender
- Nationality: Colombian
- Acquisition: Transferred from Deportivo Cali on July 29, 2024
Jefferson Díaz is a Colombian professional footballer who joined Minnesota United FC during the 2024 MLS secondary transfer window. The young defender arrived with a strong background from Colombia’s top division, where he was known for his physical presence and unique history of having played as a striker early in his career before converting to a center-back. His signing was a key move to bolster the Loons’ backline for the second half of the 2024 season, and he quickly established himself as a starter.
Key stats with Minnesota United (2024–present):
- Total MLS regular season appearances (2024): 9 (9 starts)
- Total MLS Cup Playoffs appearances (2024): 3 (3 starts)
- MLS Playoffs assist (2024): 1 (Recorded his first MLS assist during the 2024 playoff run)
- Total club appearances (all competitions, through 2024): 39 (Note: This includes his 2025 matches/stats referenced in the search results)
- Total club goals (all competitions, through 2024): 1
- Current contract: Signed a three-year deal with a club option for 2028.
Memorable moments:
- Defensive anchor: He immediately stepped into a starting role upon his arrival in August 2024 and became a consistent figure in the central defense.
- Striker to defender: His history as a forward gives him a unique ability to read the attacking movements of opposing players and contributes to his strong ball-playing ability from the back.
- Playoff debut: He made his MLS Cup Playoffs debut in Game 1 against Real Salt Lake in 2024.
Where is he now?:
- Jefferson Díaz is currently a centre-back for Minnesota United FC.
- He remains under contract with the club through the 2027 season, with a club option for 2028.
- He has continued to feature regularly for the team in the subsequent 2025 MLS season.
