Jeison Murillo
A Colombian defender whose rock-solid performances at the 2015 Copa América announced him as a formidable international presence.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Colombian footballer·Birthday: May 27·Millennials
Biography
Jeison Murillo emerged from the bustling football scene of Cali, Colombia, catching eyes with his composure and strength at a young age. His European journey began in Spain with Cádiz and Granada, where his performances propelled him to the spotlight. The 2015 Copa América in Chile became his defining stage; as a cornerstone of Colombia's defense, he helped secure a historic third-place finish and was named the tournament's best young player. This led to a move to Inter Milan, where he experienced Serie A and the Champions League. While his club career later took him across Italy, Spain, and beyond, his legacy remains tied to that summer in 2015, where he solidified his reputation as a tenacious and intelligent center-back for the Colombian national team.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jeison was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jeison Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Jeison's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Copa América Best Young Player award in 2015 after leading Colombia to a third-place finish.
- Made over 60 appearances for Serie A club Inter Milan between 2015 and 2018.
- Won the UEFA Europa League with Spanish side Valencia in the 2018-19 season.
- Earned more than 30 caps for the Colombian national team, participating in two Copa América tournaments.
Did You Know?
He started his professional career at Deportivo Cali's youth academy, Club Deportivo Cali.
He scored his first goal for Inter Milan in a 1-0 Derby della Madonnina victory over AC Milan in January 2016.
He has played club football in seven different countries: Colombia, Spain, Italy, England, Germany, Qatar, and Ecuador.
His middle name, Fabián, is a common Spanish name meaning 'bean grower'.
“That Copa América trophy was for every Colombian who believed.”
