Jorge Guzmán (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jorge Luis Guzmán Rodríguez | ||
| Date of birth | 13 December 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
York United FC (on loan from Atlas) | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Ixtapa | |||
| Hipocampos Vallarta | |||
| 2017– | Atlas | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Atlas | 22 | (0) |
| 2024– | → York United (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 October 2024 | |||
Jorge Luis Guzmán Rodríguez, also known as Vallarta (born 13 December 2003) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a forward for Canadian Premier League club York United, on loan from Atlas.
Early life
[edit]Guzmán began playing football with Ixtapa and Hipocampos Vallarta.[1] In January 2018, he joined the academy of Atlas.[2]
Club career
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On 12 September 2022, Guzmán made his professional debut with Atlas in Liga MX against Atlético de San Luis wearing kit number 209.[3][4] In September 2023, he gave his jersey to a fan who requested it as a birthday present.[5] In July 2024, he was loaned to Canadian Premier League club York United for the remainder of the 2024 season,[6][7] reuniting with head coach Benjamín Mora, who gave his professional debut while coach of the Atlas first team.[8] He made his debut for York United on 26 July against Atlético Ottawa, recording two assists in a 4-1 victory.[9] He recorded another assist in the next match, becoming the first CPL player to record three assists in their first two matches.[10][11]
International career
[edit]In April 2021, Guzmán was called up to the Mexico U18.[2] In September 2023, he was called up to the Mexico U20 for the first time.[2][12]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of 27 October 2024[13]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Atlas | 2022–23 | Liga MX | 4 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2023–24 | 18 | 0 | — | — | 3[a] | 0 | 21 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | ||
| York United (loan) | 2024 | Canadian Premier League | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
| Career total | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | ||
- ^ Appearances in Leagues Cup
References
[edit]- ^ "Jorge Luis Guzmán Rodríguez, Orgullo Vallartense" [Jorge Luis Guzman Rodriguez, Pride Of Vallarta]. Reporte Diario (in Spanish). 2 December 2020.
- ^ a b c Bojórquez, Fernanda (5 September 2023). "El futbolista, Jorge Luis "Vallarta" Guzmán debutará en la Selección Sub-20" [Footballer Jorge Luis “Vallarta” Guzmán will debut in the U-20 National Team]. Tribuna de la Bahía (in Spanish).
- ^ "Jorge Guzmán "Vallarta" , otro pata salada que debuta en la primera división del fútbol mexicano" [Jorge Guzmán “Vallarta”, another great player who debuts in the first division of Mexican soccer]. Informa Vallarta (in Spanish). 12 September 2022. Archived from the original on 5 October 2022.
- ^ Bojórquez, Fernanda (12 September 2022). "Debuta promesa vallartense en primera división con el Atlas" [Vallarta's promising player makes his debut in the first division with Atlas]. Tribuna de la Bahía (in Spanish).
- ^ "Atlas FC: Jorge Guzmán cumple sueño de especial fan pese a derrota vs Club Puebla" [Atlas FC : Jorge Guzmán fulfills a special fan 's dream despite loss vs Club Puebla]. Soy Futebol (in Spanish). 29 September 2023.
- ^ "York United FC announce signing of forward Jorge Guzmán on loan from Liga MX side Atlas". York United FC. 26 July 2024.
- ^ Gómez Bernal, José Rubén (22 July 2024). "El Vallarta Guzmán al futbol de Canadá" [Vallarta Guzmán to Canadian soccer]. El Vallartense (in Spanish).
- ^ Jacques, John (26 July 2024). "Atlas Attacker Jorge Guzman Joins York United On Loan". Northern Tribune.
- ^ "New Kid On The Block: Guzmán shines on debut with two assists". York United FC. 31 July 2024.
- ^ "Wright grabs 9th of the season as Guzmán makes CPL history in tough Pacific stalemate". York United FC. 6 August 2024.
- ^ "Assist King! Guzman sets another CPL record with fourth in seven games". York United FC. 9 September 2024.
- ^ "Atlas FC se llena de orgullo por Convocatoria de Jorge Luis Guzmán con Selección Mexicana Sub 20" [Atlas FC is proud of Jorge Luis Guzmán's call-up to the Mexican U-20 National Team]. Atlas F.C. (in Spanish). 1 September 2023.
- ^ Jorge Guzmán at Soccerway
External links
[edit]- Jorge Guzmán at WorldFootball.net
- Jorge Guzmán at Soccerway