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11Caps- 4International goals
- 33AgeBorn 18 Aug 1993
- Universidad CatolicaClubSince 2024
- CONMEBOL SudamericanaLeague
- PanamaNational team
The shape of him
José Fajardo is a 33-year-old forward at Universidad Catolica and a Panama international. In 26/27 that meant 47 club appearances and 2,739 minutes. A forward is measured in end product: the movement that finds space, the finish that decides it, and the threat that pins defenders back.
The job
Stretch the defence, take the chances that come, and lead the press from the front.
Season snapshot 26/27
| Appearances | 47 | |
|---|---|---|
| Minutes played | 2,739 | |
| Goals | 15 | |
| Assists | 3 | |
| Shots per 90 | 2.9 | |
| Shots on target | 47% | |
| Dribbles per 90 | 0.7 | |
| Duels won | 45% |
Playing style
Percentile against forwards we track, 26/27
Stat comparison
vs forwards we track (83), 26/27
| Stat | Bar | Fajardo | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals per 90 | 0.49 | 0.36 | |
| Shots per 90 | 2.9 | 2.0 | |
| Shots on target | 47% | 52% | |
| Dribbles per 90 | 0.7 | 1.0 | |
| Key passes per 90 | 1.0 | 1.6 |
Honours 5
- 2Liga 22022
- 3LPF2017/18 · 2020
Career journey
2024 – 2026Panama
2025 – 2026Universidad Catolica- 2026 – 2027Panama
- 2026 – PresentUniversidad Catolica
View full career
| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 – Present | Universidad Catolica | 31 | 12 |
| 2026 – 2027 | Panama | 16 | 3 |
| 2025 – 2026 | Universidad Catolica | 32 | 10 |
| 2024 – 2026 | Panama | 16 | 4 |
| 2024 – 2025 | Universidad Catolica | 36 | 15 |
| 2023 – 2024 | Panama | 10 | 4 |
| 2023 – 2024 | DC United | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 – 2024 | Cusco | 14 | 5 |
| 2022 – 2023 | Panama | 18 | 4 |
| 2022 – 2023 | Cusco | 20 | 14 |
| 2021 – 2022 | Panama | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 – 2022 | 9 de Octubre | 27 | 12 |
| 2020 – 2021 | Panama | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 – 2021 | Independiente de La Chorrera | 11 | 3 |
| 2019 – 2020 | Panama | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 – 2020 | Independiente de La Chorrera | 16 | 7 |
| 2018 – 2019 | Panama | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 – 2019 | Independiente de La Chorrera | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 – 2018 | Panama | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 – 2018 | Independiente de La Chorrera | 35 | 19 |
Quick facts
- Full name
- José Fajardo Nelson
- Date of birth
- 18 Aug 1993 (33)
- Place of birth
- Colón, Panama
- Nationality
- Panama
- Height
- 1.81 m
- Position
- Forward
- Current club
- UCUniversidad Catolica
- Joined
- 3 Jan 2024
Strengths
- Shot volume
CF card
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Our rating from 26/27's club stats, against every outfield player we track. Pace is set by our editors. Not an EA SPORTS FC rating.
72FWD
UC
Fajardo
- 87
- SHO
- 66
- PAS
- 73
- DRI
- 60
- DEF
- 66
- PHY
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Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2026 |  LigaPro Serie A |  Barcelona SC | A | D1–1 | 91' | |
| 11 Oct 2026 | LigaPro Serie A |  Macara | H | L0–1 | 44' | |
| 1 Oct 2026 |  International Friendlies |  New Zealand | H | D1–1 | 71' |
More on José Fajardo
Season by season
Club football, all competitions
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Mins | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/27 | Universidad Catolica | All competitions | 31 | 2,057 | 12 | 3 |
| 25/26 | Universidad Catolica | All competitions | 32 | 1,398 | 10 | 1 |
| 24/25 | Universidad Catolica | All competitions | 36 | 2,344 | 15 | 8 |
| 23/24 | Cusco | All competitions | 14 | 1,226 | 5 | 1 |
| 22/23 | Cusco | All competitions | 20 | 1,587 | 14 | 0 |
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