(VIDEO) He played in the street with his friends, he fulfilled his dream and today he debuted in the Champions League

Jhon Jader Duran debuted with Aston Villa, the Colombian player went viral at the time of the pandemic, after a video was seen where he emulated his friends who played in the Champions League, the anthem of the Champions can even be heard in the background. competition, what at one time was a joke, became a reality and today Duran can say that dreams come true.

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Duran is only 20 years old and is valued at $22 million, according to the Transfermarkt portal. He is one of the promises of Colombian football and he is also Aston Villa's goal card, even in the last game he played against Everton he scored a real great goal. In the Champions match against Young Boys they disallowed a goal that could have been his first in the competition.

One of Duran's teammates revealed that the Colombian's start has been really good: “Jhon is very good technically and has a good shot. We know his qualities and the coach is bringing out the best in him. Whether coming in and scoring goals or being a starter. I think this season, as you can see, he has come back with a different mentality and attitude. At the moment, it is working,” confessed Jacob Ramsay.

Duran's advantage is that he is an energetic, happy player, this allows him to be decisive in a team like Aston Villa. Little by little Jhon Jader is gaining ownership in the team and due to his age he can think big about what is coming for his future. The Champions League will be one of the many tests that the Colombian will have in his career in Europe.

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The Argentine goalkeeper spoke about the Colombian and gave him advice to keep his feet on the ground, because just as in this sport you can rise very quickly, you have to remember that it is a short career: "He can be one of the best strikers of the world, but you need to keep your feet on the ground and work hard.”