John Alexander Valencia

John Alexander Valencia Hinestroza  (born January 4, 1982) is a Colombian retired footballer who played as a defender.

Career
Valencia began his career in the youth ranks of top Colombian side Independiente Medellín and made his first team debut in 2005. During the 2005 season he was also sent on loan to Romanian club Oțelul Galați. After a brief stay in Romania he returned to Colombia signing with Atlético Bucaramanga. His play with Bucaramanga helped him receive interest from Atlético Junior who than signed Valencia for the 2007 season. Since signing, Valencia established himself as a starter for the Barranquilla club. Valencia helped the club in capturing Categoría Primera A championships in 2010 and 2011.
  
On January 24, 2012, Valencia signed with Major League Soccer side Chivas USA. His 2013 contract option was declined by the club on February 14, 2013.

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References

External links
Profile at BDFA

Category:1982 births
Category:Living people
Category:Footballers from Medellín
Category:Colombian footballers
Category:Independiente Medellín footballers
Category:ASC Oțelul Galați players
Category:Atlético Bucaramanga footballers
Category:Atlético Junior footballers
Category:Chivas USA players
Category:Deportes Tolima footballers
Category:Rionegro Águilas footballers
Category:Categoría Primera A players
Category:Major League Soccer players
Category:Colombian expatriate footballers
Category:Expatriate footballers in Romania
Category:Expatriate soccer players in the United States
Category:Association football defenders