Jorge Mere

Jorge Mere Perez (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈxoɾxe meˈɾe ˈpeɾeθ]; born 17 April 1997) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Bundesliga club 1. FC Koln.

Club Career

Sporting Gijon

Born in Oviedo, Asturias, Mere joined Sporting de Gijon's youth setup in 2010 after starting out at neighbours Real Oviedo, and he made his senior debut with the reserves in the 2013–14 season (aged only 16), in Segunda Division B. On 24 July 2014, he signed a new five-year deal with the club, with a €25 million release clause.

In January 2015, Mere was linked to Newcastle United, but nothing came of it. On 11 April, he played his first game as a professional, starting in a 1–1 away draw against Real Zaragoza for the Segunda Division.

Mere appeared in five matches for the first team during the campaign, as they returned to La Liga after a three-year absence. He made his debut in the competition on 23 September 2015, starting in a 1–2 away loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Mere contributed 25 appearances during 2015–16, overcoming Bernardo Espinosa (who was sidelined due to an injury), Igor Lichnovsky and Ognjen Vranjes as his side avoided relegation in the last matchday. He was named Sporting's player of the season, with his father accepting the award on his behalf.

1. FC Koln

On 20 July 2017, Mere joined 1. FC Koln on a five-year contract for a fee believed to be between €8.5 million and €9 million, becoming the highest transfer ever received by Sporting. His first game in the Bundesliga took place on 9 September, when he played the second half of a 0–3 away loss against FC Augsburg.

Mere scored his first goal as a professional on 2 February 2018, but in a 2–3 home defeat to Borussia Dortmund.

This page also has a version in other languages :  Хорхе Мере (russian)