Yáser Esnéider Asprilla Martínez is a forward who developed in Colombian football and wore jerseys at various stages of his career for clubs in Colombia, England, Spain, and Türkiye. His career progression—from youth academy to professional level—along with his club transfers and national team involvement, has unfolded in distinct phases.

Identity and Personal Information

His full name is Yáser Esnéider Asprilla Martínez. He was born on 19 November 2003 in the Bajo Baudó region of Colombia. He holds Colombian citizenship. He stands 1.76 meters tall and is left-footed. His primary positional roles are right winger and attacking midfielder; he has also been registered in seasons playing as right midfielder and central attacking midfielder.

Youth Development and Professional Debut

He began his football journey in the Envigado youth academy, joining the club’s youth categories at age 11. Following strong performances in the youth teams, he was promoted to the senior squad. He launched his professional career wearing the Envigado jersey, making his professional debut on 2 December 2020. This period marked the completion of his transition from youth academy to professional football.

Club Career

Envigado Era

Envigado is the first club of his professional career. In the 2020 season, he appeared in two official matches. In the 2021 season, he played 20 league matches and scored five goals. During this time, he was deployed both on the wing and in central areas close to the attack line. Despite his young age, he secured regular playing time at the senior level.

Watford Period

Following his performances at Envigado, he transferred to Watford, a club in the English Championship. After the transfer, the process of obtaining a work permit became a key issue. Due to England’s points and eligibility criteria, the club focused on evaluating the player within an appropriate planning framework. During this period, loan options to other leagues were also considered.

In the 2022/23 season, he made 37 official appearances for Watford and scored one goal. In the 2023/24 season, he played 44 official matches and scored six goals. Over these two seasons, he consistently featured in the Championship. At Watford, his primary roles were right winger and attacking midfielder.

Girona Period

After Watford, he continued his career in Spain by signing with Girona. His contract spans until the 2029–30 season. At Girona, he has played in various attacking positions. The club’s official descriptions highlight his roles as a winger and attacking midfielder.

In the 2024/25 season, he made 27 official appearances for Girona and scored three goals. These statistics include matches in La Liga and domestic cups. This season is recorded as the period in which he successfully adapted to Spanish football.

Loan Transfer to Galatasaray

He joined Galatasaray on loan for the remainder of the 2025–26 season. The transfer was a free temporary move with an optional purchase clause. The option to buy is subject to Galatasaray’s unilateral written request. If the option is not exercised, no financial obligation arises.

Yaser Asprilla (AA)

He arrived at Galatasaray on 25 January 2026. His loan contract runs until 30 June 2026. He traveled to Türkiye by private aircraft and underwent medical examinations in Istanbul. This transfer marks the beginning of his chapter in the Turkish Süper Lig.

National Team Career

He has made 11 appearances for the Colombia national team and scored two goals. He rose to the national team level at a young age. He was named in the squad for a friendly match against Honduras in January 2022. His national team call-ups intensified during his time in England.

Positional Usage and Playing Profile

His primary position is right winger. The attacking midfielder role is recorded as an alternative main position. He has also played as right midfielder and central attacking midfielder. As a left-footed player, he has consistently been deployed in offensive roles. Across different clubs with varying tactical systems, he has been utilized in multiple attacking positions.

Season-by-Season Statistical Summary

The number of appearances and goals recorded per season in his club career are as follows:

• At Envigado: 2 matches, 0 goals in the 2020 season; 20 matches, 5 goals in the 2021 season
• At Watford: 37 matches, 1 goal in the 2022/23 season
• 44 matches, 6 goals in the 2023/24 season
• At Girona: 27 matches, 3 goals in the 2024/25 season
• Total for the national team: 11 matches, 2 goals