Jorge Guzmán (footballer) explained
| Jorge Guzmán |
| Fullname: | Jorge Luis Guzmán Rodríguez |
| Birth Date: | 13 December 2003 |
| Birth Place: | Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Height: | 1.73 m |
| Position: | Forward |
| Currentclub: | York United FC
(on loan from Atlas) |
| Clubnumber: | 20 |
| Youthclubs1: | Ixtapa |
| Youthyears3: | 2017– |
| Youthclubs3: | Atlas |
| Years1: | 2022– |
| Caps1: | 22 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2024– |
| Clubs2: | → York United (loan) |
| Caps2: | 2 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | 5 August 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
Guzmán began playing football with Ixtapa and .[1] In January 2018, he joined the academy of Atlas.[2]
Club career
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]
International career
In April 2021, Guzmán was called up to the Mexico U18. In September 2023, he was called up to the Mexico U20 for the first time.[11]
Career statistics
Notes and References
- Web site: Jorge Luis Guzmán Rodríguez, Orgullo Vallartense. Jorge Luis Guzman Rodriguez, Pride Of Vallarta. December 2, 2020. es. Reporte Diario.
- Web site: 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. es. September 5, 2023. Fernanda. Bojórquez. Tribuna de la Bahía.
- Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20221005055430/https://www.informavallarta.com.mx/deportes/jorge-guzman-vallarta-otro-pata-salada-que-debuta-en-la-primera-division-del-futbol-mexicano/. 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. September 12, 2022. es. Informa Vallarta. 5 October 2022. dead.
- Web site: Debuta promesa vallartense en primera división con el Atlas. Fernanda. Bojórquez. Vallarta's promising player makes his debut in the first division with Atlas. September 12, 2022. Tribuna de la Bahía. es.
- Web site: September 29, 2023. Soy Futebol. 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 . es.
- Web site: York United FC announce signing of forward Jorge Guzmán on loan from Liga MX side Atlas. July 26, 2024. York United FC.
- Web site: El Vallarta Guzmán al futbol de Canadá. es. 22 July 2024. El Vallartense. José Rubén. Gómez Bernal. Vallarta Guzmán to Canadian soccer.
- Web site: Atlas Attacker Jorge Guzman Joins York United On Loan. July 26, 2024. John. Jacques. Northern Tribune.
- Web site: New Kid On The Block: Guzmán shines on debut with two assists. July 31, 2024. York United FC.
- Web site: Wright grabs 9th of the season as Guzmán makes CPL history in tough Pacific stalemate. August 6, 2024. York United FC.
- Web site: 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. es. 1 September 2023. Atlas F.C..
