Juan David Arizala Micolta (born 10 October 2005) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a left-back or left wing-back for club Udinese. He is a youth international for Colombia.
Club career Youth career Born in El Charco in the Nariño Department of Colombia, Arizala began his career in the Valle del Cauca Department with Cali-based Cyclones FC. Having impressed at the 2021 , he was named captain of Cyclones for 2022, and was called up to a Valle del Cauca Department select team for his performances.
Independiente Medellín He joined professional side Independiente Medellín in January 2023, and two months later was promoted from the under-20 team to the senior squad. He made his professional debut for the side in the same month, coming on as a second-half substitute for Johan Martínez in a 2–0 away loss to Boyacá Chicó in the Categoría Primera A.
Udinese On 6 January 2026, Arizala moved to Italy and signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with Serie A club Udinese.
International career He has been a youth international for Colombia, representing the under-20 team since 2025.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCopa ColombiaContinentalOtherTotal DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsIndependiente Medellín2023Categoría Primera A6010100080Career total6010100080 Notes
Honours Colombia U20 FIFA U-20 World Cup third place: 2025
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