Juan Guillermo Cuadrado Bello

Basic information

• Full name: Juan Guillermo Cuadrado Bello
• Date of birth: May 26, 1988
• Place of birth: Necoclí, Antioquia, Colombia
• Nationality: Colombian
• Position: Right winger / Right wing-back / Midfielder (versatile; also used as winger, wing-back, attacking midfielder)
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career (highlights)

• Independiente Medellín (Colombia) – Youth and early senior appearances.
• UCLA / Atletico / La Equidad – Early development and loan spells in Colombia (notable early clubs: Deportivo Cali, Atlético Uruguayo appearances vary by source).
• Udinese (Italy) – Moved to Europe and featured in Serie A.
• Fiorentina (Italy) – Gained wider recognition in Serie A.
• Chelsea (England) – Short-term loan (2015), intermittent appearances in the Premier League.
• Juventus (Italy) – Long-term spell, won multiple Serie A titles and domestic trophies; used as both winger and wing-back under different coaches.
• Atlético Nacional – Returned to Colombia on loan late in career (if applicable depending on season).

Colombia national team

• Senior debut: 2010
• Caps/goals: Over 100 caps and multiple goals (one of Colombia’s most-capped players; totals vary as career continues).
• Major tournaments: Played at Copa América (2011, 2015, 2016, 2019) and FIFA World Cup (2014); important contributor to Colombia’s attack and wide play.
• Role: Regular starter for many years — provided assists, width, dribbling and defensive work when deployed as wing-back.

Playing style

• Very quick, direct dribbler with excellent close control and ability to beat defenders on the flank.
• Good crossing ability and creativity; contributes assists as well as goals.
• Versatile tactically — has been used as a traditional winger, inverted winger, central attacking midfielder and as a hard-working wing-back.
• Strong work rate and defensive willingness when asked to track back.

Notable achievements

• Multiple Serie A titles with Juventus.
• Domestic cup wins in Italy.
• Key member of Colombia’s squads during the 2014 World Cup (round of 16) and various Copa América campaigns.
• Surpassed 100 international caps for Colombia, joining the nation’s most experienced players.

Off the pitch

• Known for lively personality and close connection with Colombian fans.
• Active on social media; often shares moments from family life and professional career.

Current status

As of his latest seasons, Cuadrado remained an influential figure at club and international level. Exact club and statistical totals should be checked against the most recent sources for the current season.