Yerry Mina’s parents are José Eulises Mina and Marianela González. They are both from Guachené, Colombia. José is a farmer and Marianela is a housewife. They have four children, Yerry being the youngest.
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José and Marianela are very supportive of Yerry’s career. They have always been there for him, both emotionally and financially. They are very proud of what he has accomplished and they know that he has a bright future ahead of him.
In an interview, Yerry Mina said that his parents are his biggest inspiration. He said that they have always taught him to work hard and never give up on his dreams. He is grateful for their support and he knows that he could not have achieved what he has without them.
José and Marianela are very humble people. They are not flashy or materialistic. They are just happy to see their son succeed. They are a great example of what it means to be good parents.
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Their son, Yerry Fernando Mina González is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Premier League club Everton and the Colombia national team. He shares the record for most goals in a single World Cup by a defender, with three scored at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Mina was born in Guachené, Cauca, Colombia. He began his career with Deportivo Pasto, making his professional debut in 2013. In 2014, he moved to Independiente Santa Fe, where he won the Copa Colombia in 2015. In 2016, he moved to Palmeiras, where he won the Copa do Brasil in 2016.
In 2018, Mina moved to Barcelona for a fee of €11.8 million. He made his debut for Barcelona on 11 August 2018, in a 2–1 win over Real Sociedad. However, he struggled to break into the first team at Barcelona and was loaned out to Everton in January 2019 and signed in a deal worth €30 million.
Mina has been a regular for the Colombia national team since 2016. He was part of the Colombia squad that reached the quarterfinals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He scored three goals in the tournament, including a goal in the 2–1 win over Senegal in the round of 16.
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