Jackson Porozo is one of Ecuador’s most travelled young defenders, having played in Portugal, France, Greece, Turkey, Spain, and Mexico before turning 26.
Known as “El Animal” for his aggressive, physical defending, Porozo has steadily built a career across top-flight European football before landing in Liga MX with Club Tijuana.
His financial journey mirrors his football one — step by step, continent by continent.
Jackson Porozo’s Biography
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jackson Gabriel Porozo Vernaza |
| Date of Birth | August 4, 2000 |
| Age | 25 |
| Place of Birth | San Lorenzo, Esmeraldas, Ecuador |
| Nationality | Ecuadorian |
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) |
| Weight | 81 kg |
| Position | Centre-Back |
| Current Club | Club Tijuana (Liga MX) |
| Jersey Number | 12 |
| Turned Professional | 2017 (Manta FC) |
| International Caps | 9 caps, 1 goal (Ecuador senior team) |
| Market Value | €2.50 million (Transfermarkt) |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
| Player Agent | Team of Future |
Early Life & Career
Jackson Gabriel Porozo Vernaza was born on August 4, 2000, in San Lorenzo, a coastal city in the Esmeraldas province of Ecuador.
San Lorenzo is a working-class port town, and football offered Porozo a clear path forward from a young age.
He joined the youth academy of LDU Quito in 2012 — one of Ecuador’s most prestigious clubs — and spent two years there before moving across several youth setups, including Sandino FC, loan stints at Manta FC, and Independiente del Valle.
Porozo had returned to Manta FC’s youth setup and was already showing the physical presence that would define his professional career.
Standing nearly 1.93 metres tall, he developed into a commanding centre-back with strong aerial ability and a relentless work rate in training.
Still just 16 years old, Porozo made his senior debut for Manta FC in the Ecuadorian Serie B. That debut marked the start of a professional journey that would take him through some of the most competitive leagues in Europe and Latin America.
After impressing domestically, he signed with Brazilian giants Santos FC in March 2018, initially placed in the Santos U20 setup before graduating to the senior squad.
His time in Brazil hardened him as a player, exposing him to a high-intensity environment that prepared him for the European moves to come.
Professional Career
Porozo made his biggest move yet, joining Boavista FC in the Portuguese Primeira Liga for a transfer fee of €500,000. Santos retained 80% of the sell-on fee and a 16% stake in any future transfer.
Over two seasons at Boavista, he made 35 league appearances and scored two goals, earning recognition as one of the club’s most consistent defenders.
His performances in Portugal attracted attention from French football, and in June 2022, Troyes AC signed him on a five-year contract running until June 2027.
According to reports at the time, Porozo was earning around £2,100 per week (approximately £109,200 annually) at Boavista.
His Troyes deal would have carried a higher wage, though the exact figure has not been disclosed publicly.
At Troyes, Porozo appeared in 22 Ligue 1 matches during the 2022–23 season, scoring twice. However, with Troyes struggling in the top flight, he spent the following seasons on loan.
He joined Olympiacos in the Greek Super League (2023–24), Kasımpaşa in the Turkish Süper Lig (early 2024), and then Spanish La Liga side CD Leganés, where he earned approximately £554,479 annually (around £10,663 per week) according to AiScore salary data.
In January 2025, Porozo moved to Club Tijuana in Mexico’s Liga MX on an initial loan, before signing permanently on January 9, 2026.
At Tijuana, wearing the No. 12 shirt, he has become a key starter. During the 2025–26 Liga MX Apertura season, he recorded 2 goals and 8 yellow cards across 29 appearances, averaging 6.4 clearances per game — among the highest in the competition.
At international level, Porozo has earned 9 caps for the Ecuador senior national team since his debut in 2019, scoring 1 goal.
He also won the CONMEBOL U20 Championship with Ecuador’s under-20 side in 2019 in Chile — to date his only major individual honour.
Jackson Porozo’s Net Worth Details
As of 2026, Jackson Porozo’s has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
He built this wealth through professional contracts spanning Ecuador, Brazil, Portugal, France, Greece, Turkey, Spain, and Mexico — a career that has seen him accumulate wages across multiple top-flight leagues since 2017.
Contract
Porozo signed permanently with Club Tijuana on January 9, 2026, after an initial loan spell that began in January 2025.
His Transfermarkt profile confirms the move as a signed transfer, with his contract at Tijuana currently active but with an undisclosed expiry date. Prior to this, he was under a five-year deal with Troyes signed in June 2022, which ran until June 2027.
His permanent transfer to Tijuana effectively terminated that arrangement early.
According to footballtransfers.com, his current market value sits between €1.5 million and €2.2 million, while Transfermarkt lists it at €2.50 million as of May 2026.
Salary
Porozo’s most recently reported salary dates from his loan spell at CD Leganés in La Liga during the 2024–25 season, where AiScore data shows he earned approximately £10,663 per week — equivalent to around £554,479 (roughly $700,000) annually.
At Boavista, his reported wage was £2,100 per week (£109,200 annually). Liga MX wages for foreign internationals at mid-tier clubs typically fall in the $200,000–$600,000 annual range, though Tijuana has not disclosed Porozo’s specific contract terms.
Given his trajectory and recent European salary data, his current annual salary at Tijuana is estimated at approximately $400,000–$500,000.
Career Earnings By Year
| Season | Club | League | Estimated Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2018 | Manta FC | Ecuadorian Serie B | ~$15,000 |
| 2018–2020 | Santos FC | Brasileirão / U20 | ~$30,000–$50,000 |
| 2020–2022 | Boavista FC | Primeira Liga | ~£109,200 (~$135,000) |
| 2022–2023 | Troyes AC | Ligue 1 | Not publicly disclosed |
| 2023–2024 | Olympiacos (loan) | Super League Greece | Not publicly disclosed |
| 2024 | Kasımpaşa (loan) | Süper Lig | Not publicly disclosed |
| 2024–2025 | CD Leganés (loan) | La Liga | ~£554,479 (~$700,000) |
| 2025–2026 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | ~$400,000–$500,000 (est.) |
Career Statistics
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2018 | Manta FC | Ecuadorian Serie B | — | — | — |
| 2020–2021 | Boavista FC | Primeira Liga | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021–2022 | Boavista FC | Primeira Liga | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022–2023 | Troyes AC | Ligue 1 | 22 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023–2024 | Olympiacos (loan) | Super League Greece | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Kasımpaşa (loan) | Süper Lig | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024–2025 | CD Leganés (loan) | La Liga | — | — | — |
| 2025–2026 | Club Tijuana | Liga MX | 29 | 2 | 0 |
| Total (Senior) | ~120 | ~9 | ~0 |
International Career (Ecuador)
| Year | Team | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Ecuador U17 | — | — |
| 2019 | Ecuador U20 | — | — |
| 2019–2026 | Ecuador (Senior) | 9 | 1 |
FAQs
What is Jackson Porozo’s net worth?
Jackson Porozo’s estimated net worth is $2 million. He earned this primarily through professional contracts at clubs in Portugal, France, Spain, and Mexico over a nine-year career.
Which club does Jackson Porozo play?
He plays for Club Tijuana in Mexico’s Liga MX, having signed permanently with the club on January 9, 2026, after an initial loan spell from January 2025.
How much does Jackson Porozo earn per week?
His most recently reported salary was approximately £10,663 per week at CD Leganés in La Liga during the 2024–25 season. His current Liga MX wages at Tijuana have not been officially disclosed.
What is Jackson Porozo’s market value?
Transfermarkt lists his market value at €2.50 million, while Sofascore places it slightly higher at approximately €2.6 million.
Has Jackson Porozo played at a FIFA World Cup?
He represented Ecuador at the CONMEBOL U20 Championship in 2019 and has earned 9 senior caps, but was not included in Ecuador’s 2022 World Cup squad.
