Devan Austin Tanton Pedraza (born 3 January 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back. Born in the United States, he represents the Colombia national team.
Club career Born in San Antonio, Texas to an American father and Colombian mother, Tanton was raised in Orlando, Florida, where he joined the FC Elite Academy at the age of eight. A year later, while at a Barcelona Academy camp in Florida, he was scouted and invited to sign for Spanish side Cornellà.
Fulham
While playing for the United States in an under-17 game against England at the St George's Park National Football Centre, he was scouted by Fulham, who he went on to sign for in January 2021.
In September 2022, he was loaned to Isthmian League side Walton & Hersham until January 2023. He went on to make eight appearances in all competitions for The Swans, before returning to Fulham. He made his professional debut with Fulham in a 3–1 EFL Cup win over Ipswich Town on 1 November 2023.
Chesterfield
On 5 August 2024, Tanton joined newly promoted League Two side Chesterfield on a season-long loan deal. He was recalled in January 2025 after a series of injuries led to just 8 appearances.
On 8 July 2025, Tanton rejoined Chesterfield on a season-long loan deal. Tanton featured 18 times in all competitions across the first half of the season for the Spireites, before returning to Fulham in January.
International career Tanton initially represented the United States at under-15 and under-17 level, receiving his first call up to the latter in February 2020.
He switched his allegiance to Colombia in September 2022, getting an assist on his debut for the under-20 side in a 4–0 win against the Dominican Republic. He followed this up with an appearances in a friendly against Ecuador in November 2022.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsFulham2022–23Premier League0000000000Walton & Hersham (loan)2022–23Isthmian League3030–2080Career total3030002080
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsColombia202310Total10
Honours Fulham U21
Premier League Cup: 2023–24
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