Jimer Fory

ACQUIRED: On February 4, 2020 via full transfer from Colombia's Independiente Medellín. He joins the Timbers through the 2028 season with a club option for 2029.

2025: Made season debut as a second half sub against Austin FC on March 1.

CAREER: The Colombian left back began his professional career with Atlético Nacional in 2020, making his professional debut on October 28, 2020, at 18 years old. With Atlético Nacional, Fory notched an assist in 24 appearances (eight starts) through three seasons, helping the team to become Categoría Primera A Champions as well as winning Copa Colombia in the 2020-21 season. In 2021, Fory joined Deportivo Pereira, where he became a two-time Colombian champion after winning the league championship in the 2022 season for a consecutive season. With Pereira, the defender recorded 61 appearances (52 starts) from 2022-23, tallying three goals and four assists.

INTERNATIONAL: Fory has been called into the Colombian Men’s National Team, most recently in 2023 when Colombia defeated Mexico 3-2 on December 16. The 22-year-old has also featured in Colombia’s U-23 team, making three appearances. In international tournaments, Fory featured in Copa Libertadores in the 2023 season, scoring two goals in 10 appearances (10 starts) with Deportivo Pereira.