Cristian Borja (footballer, born 1993)

Cristian Alexis Borja González (born 18 February 1993) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays for Liga MX club América. Mainly a left-back, he can also play as a central defender.

Club career
In 2019, Borja was transferred from Toluca to Sporting CP. In February 2021, he joined Braga.

International career
Borja was named in the Colombia national team's provisional squad for Copa América Centenario but was cut from the final squad. He later appeared for Colombia at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Borja was included in the final squad for the 2019 Copa América, acting as a backup to William Tesillo during the tournament.

Personal life
On 1 June 2018, Borja's house was attacked by gunmen; he was unhurt but fellow footballer Alejandro Peñaranda was killed and Heisen Izquierdo was injured. He has a daughter named Noah who was born in March of 2020.

Honours
Sporting
 * Primeira Liga: 2020–21
 * Taça de Portugal: 2018–19
 * Taça da Liga: 2020–21

Braga
 * Taça de Portugal: 2020–21
 * Taça da Liga: 2023–24