Jhohan Romaña

Jhohan Romaña
Personal information
Full name Jhohan Sebastián Romaña Espitia
Date of birth (1998-09-13) 13 September 1998
Place of birth Apartadó, Colombia
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position Defender
Team information
Current team
 León
Number 14
Youth career
2006–2019 Independiente Medellín
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2019 Independiente Medellín 1 (0)
2019–2020 Guaraní 19 (0)
2021–2023 Austin FC 35 (0)
2023 → Club Olimpia (loan) 15 (0)
2024–2026 San Lorenzo 87 (0)
2026– León 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16:45, 4 June 2026 (UTC)

Jhohan Sebastián Romaña Espitia (born 13 September 1998) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Liga MX team Club Leon

Club career

Born in Apartadó, Romaña began his career with Categoría Primera A club Independiente Medellín. He made his professional debut for the club on 24 April 2016 against Águilas Doradas, coming on as a 68th minute substitute in a 2–0 victory.[1] In 2019, Romaña joined Paraguayan Primera División club Guaraní. His debut for the club came on 1 December 2019 against Sol de América, starting in the 1–0 defeat.[2]

Austin FC

On 22 December 2020, Romaña joined American Major League Soccer club Austin FC ahead of their inaugural season in 2021.[3] He made his debut for Austin FC on 17 April 2021 in their inaugural match against Los Angeles FC, starting in the 2–0 away defeat.[4] Romaña spent the 2023 season on loan with Paraguayan side Club Olimpia.[5] Prior to the 2024 season, Austin FC announced they traded Romaña to the Argentine side San Lorenzo de Almagro.[6]

Botafogo

In October 2025, Botafogo showed interest in signing Jhohan Romaña, according to the Argentine press. Botafogo intends to present an offer below the US$4 million demanded by San Lorenzo for the player's transfer. However, the club would be willing to pay a large part of the amount upfront.[7]

Career statistics

As of 14 November 2023[8][9]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Independiente Medellín 2016 Primera A 101000—20
Club Total 1010000020
Guaraní 2019 Primera División 1000——10
2020 Primera División 180—12[a]11[b]0311
Club Total 1900012110321
Austin FC 2021[10] MLS 250———250
2022[11] 10000—00100
2023[12] 0000000000
Club Olimpia (loan) 2023 Paraguayan Primera División 1301060—200
Club Total 480106000550
Career Total 6802018110891
  1. ↑ Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores
  2. ↑ Appearance(s) in Paraguayan Primera División Playoffs

Honours

Independiente Medellín

References

  1. ↑ "Independiente Medellín 2–0 Águilas Doradas". Soccerway.
  2. ↑ "Guaraní 0–1 Sol de América". Soccerway.
  3. ↑ "Austin FC adds three more players to inaugural 2021 roster". KHOU. 22 December 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  4. ↑ "Los Angeles FC 2–0 Austin FC". Soccerway.
  5. ↑ "Austin FC Loans Defender Jhohan Romaña to Club Olimpia". AustinFC.com. Austin FC. 17 February 2023. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  6. ↑ "Austin FC Transfers Defender Jhohan Romaña To San Lorenzo". AustinFC.com. Austin FC. 9 January 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
  7. ↑ FNR, Redação (30 October 2025). "Botafogo tem interesse no zagueiro Jhohan Romaña, do San Lorenzo". Fogo na Rede (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  8. ↑ Jhohan Romaña at Soccerway. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  9. ↑ Jhohan Romaña at Major League Soccer
  10. ↑ "Stats - 2021 - Regular Season". www.AustinFC.com. Austin FC. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  11. ↑ "Stats - 2022 - Regular Season". www.AustinFC.com. Austin FC. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  12. ↑ "Stats - 2023". www.AustinFC.com. Austin FC. Retrieved 14 November 2023.


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