# Jackson Porozo

Jackson Gabriel Porozo Vernaza (born 4 August 2000) is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Mexican club Tijuana on loan from French side Troyes.

## Club career
### Early career

Born in San Lorenzo, Esmeraldas, Porozo started his career with LDU Quito, joining their youth setup in 2012. He subsequently represented Sandino FC, Manta and Independiente del Valle before returning to Manta in 2016. Porozo made his senior debut during the 2017 campaign, in the Ecuadorian Serie B. He scored his first senior goal on 22 April of that year, netting his team's only in a 3–1 away loss against Colón FC. Porozo finished his first season with one goal in 16 appearances, and also had a trial at Palmeiras in December 2017.

### Santos

On 23 March 2018, Porozo agreed to a contract with Santos, being initially assigned to the under-20 squad. After having problems in his contract, he joined the club in August, after his 18th birthday.

### Boavista

On 1 October 2020, Porozo was announced at Primeira Liga side Boavista, agreeing to a five-year contract, for a total fee of €500,000; Santos received 80% of the value, and also retained a 16% over a future sale.

### Troyes

On 24 June 2022, Porozo signed for Ligue 1 side Troyes on a five-year contract. On 2 August 2023, he was loaned to Super League Greece side Olympiacos.
On 2 February 2024, Porozo moved on a new loan to Kasımpaşa in Turkey. On 23 August, he switched teams and countries again, after agreeing to a one-year loan deal with La Liga side Leganés. He made two cup appearances and no league appearances for Leganés in the first half of the season. On 30 January 2025, Porozo moved on a new loan to Tijuana in Mexico until 31 December 2025.

## International career

On 14 February 2017, Porozo was called up to Ecuador under-17s for the year's South American U-17 Championship, being a starter during the tournament and scoring a goal against Uruguay on 26 February. On 2 January 2019, he was included in Jorge Célico's 23-man list of the under-20s for the 2019 South American U-20 Championship.
Porozo was an undisputed starter during the competition, being included in the tournament's best eleven as his side was crowned champions. On 12 March 2019, he was called up to the full side for friendlies against United States and Honduras.
Porozo made his full international debut on 10 September 2019, coming on as a late substitute for Félix Torres in a 3–0 win against Bolivia in Cuenca.
Porozo was named in the Ecuadorian squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Porozo was called up to the final 26-man Ecuador squad for the 2024 Copa América.

## Career statistics
### Club

    As of match played 26 May 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | National cup | National cup | League cup | League cup | Continental | Continental | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Manta | 2017 | Serie B | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 1 |
| Manta | 2018 | Serie B | 8 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 0 |
| Manta | Total | Total | 18 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 1 |
| Boavista | 2020–21 | Primeira Liga | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| Boavista | 2021–22 | Primeira Liga | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Boavista | Total | Total | 35 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 2 |
| Troyes | 2022–23 | Ligue 1 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 23 | 2 |
| Olympiacos (Ioan) | 2023–24 | Super League Greece | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kasımpaşa (Ioan) | 2023–24 | Süper Lig | 14 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 1 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 93 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 104 | 6 |

### International

    As of 12 June 2024
Ecuador :
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 0 |

## Honours

Ecuador U20
* South American U-20 Championship: 2019
Individual
* South American U-20 Championship Best XI: 2019