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Juan Palma

Juan Palma

Colombian footballer (born 1999)

Juan Sebastián Palma Micolta (born 18 July 1999) is a Colombian footballer who currently plays as a defender for Charleston Battery in the USL Championship.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Palma and the second or maternal family name is Micolta.
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On 27 December 2022, Palma signed with Charleston Battery in the USL Championship, the American second division.

Career

Charleston Battery

Palma was signed by the Battery on 27 December 2022.[2] Palma’s first season in Charleston developed into a highly successful one as the Colombian continued to improve as the year went on. The center-back turned into a regular starter in the Battery’s run to the USL Championship Final, forming a formidable partnership with Leland Archer in the center of the defense.[3]

In his first season in the United States, Palma recorded 95 clearances, 14 blocks, 27 interceptions, 87 duels won and one goal across 25 matches in league play (regular season and playoffs). He additionally featured in the Battery’s three 2023 U.S. Open Cup matches. Palma was honored with a selection to the Week 20 USLC Team of the Week.

Career statistics

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As of 10 February 2021.[4]
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    Honours

    Charleston Battery

    Colombia U-21

    • Central American and Caribbean Games: 2018[5]

    References

    1. [1]
      "FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019: List of Players: Colombia" (PDF). FIFA. 13 June 2019. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 February 2020.
    2. [2]
      "Battery sign former Colombia youth international Juan Sebastián Palma".
    3. [3]
      "Battery's Juan Sebastián Palma makes quick transition from Colombia to Lowcountry". 23 September 2023.
    4. [4]
      Juan Palma at Soccerway. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
    5. [5]
      "Battery Sign Former Colombia Youth International Juan Sebastián Palma". 27 December 2022.


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