Once known as one of the most feared wingers in English football when at Swansea City, most notably, and legendary for his performance against Arsenal full back Callum Chambers in 2014.

Jefferson represented Ecuador 64 times including scoring in a 2 1 win against Jamaica that brought the first international trophy in Ecuadorian football history. Jefferson also went on to play in the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, and then named and played in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

His career in Spain and La Liga saw him line up against Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo when playing for Real Betis.