Background and career
Jhon Jader Durán Palacios (born 13 December 2003) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Primeira Liga club Benfica, on loan from Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, and the Colombia national team.
Durán began his career at Envigado, making his professional debut in 2019. His performances earned him a move to Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire in 2022, where he scored 8 goals in 27 appearances. In January 2023, he joined Premier League club Aston Villa for a reported £14.75 million, later transferring to Al-Nassr in January 2025 for £64.2 million. In July 2025, he was loaned to Fenerbahçe for the 2025–26 season. After the cancellation of his Fenerbahçe move, he joined Zenit Saint Petersburg on loan in early 2026.


.jpg?width=480)
_(1).jpg?width=480)
_(cropped).jpg?width=480)