Luis Díaz called him "villain": does that push Jhon Durán further from the World Cup?
Jhon Jader Durán's name often appears for his goals as well as his strong character. At just 22 years old, the Colombian forward has played in various leagues and teams, accumulating disciplinary incidents, expulsions, and rumors of internal conflicts that have fueled the perception of a footballer as decisive as he is unpredictable.
TL;DR
- Luis Díaz jokingly referred to Jhon Durán as the "villain" in a social media video, bringing attention to Durán's reputation.
- Durán has a history of disciplinary issues, including expulsions and rumored conflicts, particularly noted during his time in Europe and with the Colombian national team.
- An alleged altercation with James Rodríguez after a match with Peru led to Durán's departure from the national team, with no further call-ups under coach Néstor Lorenzo.
- Documented incidents include a red card for violent conduct at Aston Villa and a confrontation with staff after being substituted.
- Durán also faced reported tensions and compatibility issues during his time at Fenerbahçe in Turkey.
- His recent debut with Zenit in Russia saw him booked for his behavior, leading to concerns about repeating past disciplinary problems.
- Despite a clean record in his early career at Envigado and Chicago Fire, Durán's subsequent career has been marked by controversy.
- His absence from recent national team call-ups suggests his place is uncertain, with his temperament posing a risk to his career despite his potential.