Mateo Cassierra


Zander Mateo Cassierra Cabezas is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Belenenses SAD.

Career

Deportivo Cali

Cassierra made his debut for Deportivo Cali in 2015. Despite having played at Deportivo Cali with a jersey displaying "Casierra", his official name is spelled "Cassierra".

Ajax

On 17 June 2016, Cassierra signed a five-year contract with Dutch club Ajax, lasting until 2021. The club paid Deportivo Cali €5.5 million to complete the transfer. Cassierra is the second Colombian player after Daniel Cruz to play for Ajax and also Davinson Sánchez. He scored a goal in his Eredivisie debut against Sparta Rotterdam in a 1–3 win.
Cassierra spent the majority of the 2017–18 season playing for the reserves' team Jong Ajax, in the Eerste Divisie. He finished as top scorer of the reserves team with 18 goals scored, helping his side to clinch their first championship since joining the professional ranks and competing in the second tier of Dutch football.

Groningen loan

On 2 June 2018, Ajax announced its loan, for one season, to FC Groningen. However, he returned after only half a season.

Racing loan

In January 2019, he joined Racing on loan until July 2020.

Career statistics

Club

1 Includes cup competitions such as Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana,and Recopa Sudamericana.
2 Includes UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League matches.
3 Includes the Johan Cruijff Shield and Eredivisie playoffs matches.

Honours

Club

Ajax
Jong Ajax
Racing Club