This is how Juan José Fori, the Colombian "wall" participating in the U-17 South American Championship, was forged; he is a compatriot of Yerry Mina and Dávison Sánchez
The start of the U-17 South American Football Championship in Paraguay not only marks the debut of the Tricolor this Sunday against Ecuador, starting at 3:00 p.m., but also the consolidation of one of the most serious prospects in the country's youth football: Juan José Fori from Cauca.
TL;DR
- Juan José Fori, a defender from Cauca, is a key player for the Colombian U-17 team at the South American Championship.
- He is known for his modern defensive style, combining physical presence (1.89m tall) with clean ball-playing ability, influenced by his past as a forward.
- Fori draws inspiration from top defenders like Virgil van Dijk and William Tesillo.
- He has trained at the Estudiantil club in Medellín and has experience in international youth tournaments.
- The young defender is seen as a prospect for European clubs, with scouts attending the championship to observe him.