Player Details

Name

José Aja

Height

6' 4"

Weight

190 lbs

Date of Birth

5.10.1993 (31)

Position

Defender

Position Detail

Central Defender

Preferred Side

Centre

Roster Category

Supplemental Slots 21-24
Latest News
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Why Nashville SC made the best signing of the season with Walker Zimmerman

Why Nashville SC made the best signing of the season with Walker Zimmerman

When it comes to choosing the “best player” in any given category, there will inevitably be some differences in opinions. In this week’s episode of Extratime, Andrew Wiebe, David Gass and Charlie Davies debated their top picks for who deserves the title of top signing for the 2020 MLS season. Davies
Top 5 player revelations at the MLS is Back Tournament | Greg Seltzer

Top 5 player revelations at the MLS is Back Tournament | Greg Seltzer
Minnesota United's Jose Aja: MLS among "Top 5 leagues in the world"

Minnesota United's Jose Aja: MLS among "Top 5 leagues in the world"
Minnesota United sign Jose Aja, former Orlando and Vancouver center back

Minnesota United sign Jose Aja, former Orlando and Vancouver center back
Orlando City trade defender Jose Aja to Vancouver for $125,000 in 2019 TAM

Orlando City trade defender Jose Aja to Vancouver for $125,000 in 2019 TAM
Locked up to long-term deal, Orlando's Jose Aja aims to earn Uruguay chance

Locked up to long-term deal, Orlando's Jose Aja aims to earn Uruguay chance
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Latest Video
HIGHLIGHTS: Minnesota United FC vs. Chicago Fire FC | November 4, 2020
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HIGHLIGHTS: Minnesota United FC vs. Chicago Fire FC | November 4, 2020

Minnesota United hope to extend an unbeaten streak to seven matches and maintain a top-four seed in the Western Conference when they take on a Chicago Fire FC squad desperate to remain above the playoff line in the East when the squads square off Wednesday night at Allianz Field. 
YELLOW CARD: José Aja, Minnesota United FC - 95th minute
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YELLOW CARD: José Aja, Minnesota United FC - 95th minute
GOAL: Jose Aja, Minnesota United FC - 64th minute
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GOAL: Jose Aja, Minnesota United FC - 64th minute
YELLOW CARD: José Aja, Minnesota United FC - 50th minute
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YELLOW CARD: José Aja, Minnesota United FC - 50th minute
YELLOW CARD: Jose Aja, Minnesota United FC - 80th minute
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YELLOW CARD: Jose Aja, Minnesota United FC - 80th minute
YELLOW CARD: José Aja, Minnesota United - 24th minute
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YELLOW CARD: José Aja, Minnesota United - 24th minute
Career Summary

Contract option declined Dec. 11, 2020

The tall center back adds quality depth, size and valuable international experience to the Minnesota backline.

OUTSIDE MLS: Aja joins the Loons from Union Española of Chile’s Primera División, where he’s made five appearances since signing with them in 2019. His professional career began with Club Nacional de Futbol of Uruguay’s Primera División in 2014 and he made his professional debut with 45-time First Division and three-time Copa Libertadores champion Club Nacional de Football on Aug. 30, 2014, against Tanque Sisley. While with Nacional, he spent time on loan at Racing Club de Montevideo of Uruguay’s second division from 2015-2016 and Orlando City SC in 2016.