José Fajardo (footballer)

José Fajardo Nelson (born 18 August 1993) is a Panamanian footballer who plays as a forward for Universidad Catolica del Ecuador on loan from CAI and the Panama national team.

Club career
Fajardo began his career with promoted side Independiente in the Liga Panameña de Fútbol during the 2017–18 season. Fajardo finished as top scorer of the 2018 Clausura, leading Independiente to their first ever national league title.

International career
Fajardo made his international debut for Panama on 25 October 2017 in a 5–0 friendly away win against Grenada. On 14 May 2018, Fajardo was included in Panama's preliminary squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. However, he did not make the final 23. On 27 June 2024, Fajardo scored against the United States in the 2024 Copa America to win the game in the 83rd minute.

International

 * Scores and results list Panama's goal tally first.

Honours
Independiente
 * Liga Panameña de Fútbol: 2018 Clausura

Cusco
 * Peruvian Segunda División: 2022