Jersson David González Niño (born 15 September 2001) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or winger for Russian club Orenburg on loan from Santa Fe.
Early life González was born on 15 September 2001 in Bogotá, Colombia. Growing up, he commuted from the south of Bogotá to the north of the city for football training sessions.
Club career González joined the youth academy of Colombian side Santa Fe and was promoted to the club's senior team in 2020, where he was regarded as a fan favorite. He established himself as a regular starter while playing for the club and helped them win the 2021 Superliga Colombiana. On 11 May 2022, he collapsed on the field because of a heart condition during a 0–1 home loss to Junior in the Copa Colombia.
During the summer of 2024, he was sent on loan to Colombian side DIM, where he made 19 league appearances and scored zero goals. Following his stint there, he was sent on loan to Colombian side Tolima in 2025, where he made 45 league appearances and scored eight goals. While playing for the club, he adapted to Colombian manager Lucas González's possession-based style, where he was given increased freedom to interchange positions. Ahead of the 2026–27 season, he was sent on loan to Russian side Orenburg.
International career González is a Colombia youth international and represented Colombia internationally at under-23 level. Previously, he was called up to the Colombia national under-20 football team in 2020.
On 14 October 2023, he debuted for the Colombia national under-23 football team during a 2–2 away friendly draw with the Costa Rica national under-23 football team. The same year, he played for the Colombia national under-23 football team at the 2023 Pan American Games.
Style of play González plays as a midfielder or winger and is right-footed. Colombian newspaper El Colombiano wrote in 2024 that he "is a fast, skillful footballer. His slender build helps him run, and his strong legs allow him to shoot on goal or cross the ball".
Personal life González has a brother. While recovering from his heart condition in 2022, Tatiana Arce helped him recover. After that, he married her and had a daughter with her.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSanta Fe2020Liga DIMAYOR4110—10612021Liga DIMAYOR2122041303032022Liga DIMAYOR9231—001232023Liga DIMAYOR2441140—2952024Liga DIMAYOR14231—50223Total721110381909915Independiente Medellín (loan)2024Liga DIMAYOR1904000—230Tolima (loan)2025Liga DIMAYOR28700001404272026Liga DIMAYOR162—10231295Total449001021717112Orenburg (loan)2026–27Russian Premier League2020——40Career total1372016318326119727
Honours Santa Fe Superliga Colombiana: 2021
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