Juan Cuadrado, born on May twenty-six, nineteen eighty-eight, is a distinguished Colombian professional footballer currently playing for Serie A club Pisa. Renowned for his versatility, Cuadrado primarily operates on the right side of the pitch, excelling as a right winger, right midfielder, or right wing-back. His direct style of play is characterized by impressive pace and exceptional dribbling skills, making him a formidable presence on the field.
Cuadrado began his football journey at Independiente Medellín before making a significant move to Italy in two thousand nine, joining Udinese. His time at Udinese was limited, leading to a loan spell at Lecce during the two thousand eleven to twelve season. Despite Lecce's relegation from Serie A, Cuadrado's outstanding performances caught the attention of Fiorentina, where he continued to develop his career.
In February two thousand fifteen, Cuadrado signed with Chelsea, but after limited appearances, he was loaned to Juventus for consecutive seasons. His tenure at Juventus was marked by success, as he helped the club secure multiple Serie A and Coppa Italia titles. In two thousand seventeen, he made his move to Juventus permanent and contributed to a remarkable run of domestic doubles and league titles over the following seasons.
After opting not to extend his contract with Juventus in June two thousand twenty-three, Cuadrado joined Inter Milan on a free transfer, signing a one-year contract. However, injuries plagued his participation in the two thousand twenty-three to twenty-four season, leading him to sign with Atalanta as a free agent on another one-year deal.
On the international stage, Cuadrado made his senior debut for Colombia in two thousand ten and has since earned over one hundred ten caps. He has represented Colombia in five editions of the Copa América, achieving quarter-final placements and contributing to third-place finishes in two thousand sixteen and two thousand twenty-one. Additionally, Cuadrado showcased his talent at two FIFA World Cup tournaments in two thousand fourteen and two thousand eighteen.