Jhon Duran scores SEVENTH goal off the bench this season in 4-0 win for Colombia

Aston Villa starlet Jhon Duran scored a brilliant goal for Colombia in a 4-0 win over Chile, marking his seventh goal of the season.

Jhon Duran scores SEVENTH goal off the bench this season in 4-0 win for Colombia

Jhon Duran scored his seventh goal of the season, with a brilliant goal for Colombia. (via FIFA.com)

Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran is having a breakthrough season this year, having scored seven goals in just 11 appearances, most of them coming off the bench. The 20-year-old young forward scored a goal in a massive 4-0 World Cup qualifier win for Colombia. 

Duran came off the bench again to score a brilliant goal helped by an assist from Luis Sinisterra for the Colombian national side, in their 4-0 win over Chile. He came on as a substitute for Jhon Cordoba, in the 46th minute of the match, taking his season goal-scoring tally to seven goals. He continued with his brilliant goal-scoring streak, helping Colombia to make it to the second position on the South American World Cup qualifying group with 19 points from 10 matches. 

His goal against Chile earned him an intriguing nickname as ‘The Colombian Balotelli’. Mario Balotelli, who once played in the Premier League, had enjoyed a similar career graph in his early playing days. Apart from his recent goal, Duran, meanwhile, has scored a goal against Bayern Munich in a historic 1-0 UCL win, while also scoring against Wolverhampton, Everton, Leicester City and West Ham and Wycombe, mostly coming on as a half-time substitute. 

Meanwhile, the Colombian sensation, who was once targeted by Chelsea and Arsenal, spoke after the match against Chile about his ambitions. He highlighted luck as a factor, while also adding that the thought of scoring goals before stepping onto the pitch helped him. 

Colombian talent Jhon Duran rewarded with new Aston Villa contract until 2023

Jhon Duran has been rewarded with a new contract at Aston Villa, which is set to keep him at the club until 2030. This new-long term contract is definitely expected to ward off suitors, who wish to sign the talented forward. 

Jhon Duran Aston Villa
Jhon Duran has signed a new contract at Aston Villa, until 2030. (via BBC)

The Colombian forward was one of Unai Emery’s second signings at the club, as he joined in January 2023 for £18 million from MLS side Chicago Fire. Known for his brilliant shooting prowess, finishing and aerial presence, Duran has made 59 appearances for Villa, while scoring 14 goals. This new deal, lasting until 2030, will keep him at the club despite interest from several clubs including Chelsea and West Ham.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa is in fifth position on the EPL table, with 14 points from seven matches. The club has won four out of its seven matches this season, while drawing two and losing just one.