Yerry Fernando Mina González

• Full name: Yerry Fernando Mina González
• Date of birth: September 23, 1994
• Place of birth: Guachené, Cauca, Colombia
• Nationality: Colombian
• Position: Centre-back

Club career (selected)

• Deportivo Pasto (youth / senior beginnings) — Mina started his professional career in Colombia with Deportivo Pasto.
• Independiente Santa Fe — Moved to Santa Fe where he won domestic titles and gained wider recognition.
• Palmeiras — Transferred to Palmeiras in Brazil, becoming a key defender and attracting interest from Europe.
• FC Barcelona (2018) — Signed by Barcelona in January 2018 and spent part of the 2018 season with the club.
• Everton (2018–2023) — Joined Everton in July 2018. At Everton he was used as a central defender and scored several notable headed goals. His time at the club included appearances in the Premier League, domestic cups, and periods impacted by injuries and competition for places.
• Subsequent moves (if applicable) — After his spell at Everton, Mina later returned to play in South America (including a loan to Palmeiras in 2021 and other club moves). Check latest sources for current club as transfers may have occurred after 2023.

International career

• Regular member of the Colombia national team. Represented Colombia at major tournaments including the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where he scored important goals in the group stage, and the Copa América (2015, 2016 Copa América Centenario, 2019, and later editions).
• Known for aerial ability and scoring headers on set pieces for both club and country.

Playing style & strengths

• Physically strong centre-back with excellent height (around 1.95 m / 6 ft 5 in) and aerial prowess.
• Good at set-piece attacking and defending; useful as a target on corners and free kicks.
• Strong tackling and ability to read the game; occasional pace limitations relative to quicker attackers.

Notable facts

• Scored three headed goals at the 2018 World Cup group stage, becoming one of the tournament’s standout defenders for Colombia.
• Wore the number 13 (at times) for club and country, though squad numbers have varied.
• Has had several injuries during his career which have affected his availability at times.

For the most current club information, appearances and statistics (transfers, caps, goals), consult up-to-date sources such as official club websites, national team pages, and reputable sports databases.