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Mexican footballer (born 2003)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Guzmán and the second or maternal family name is Rodríguez.
Jorge Guzmán
Personal information
Full name Jorge Luis Guzmán Rodríguez
Date of birth (2003-12-13) 13 December 2003 (age 21)
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 [es]
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

Guzmán began playing football with Ixtapa and Hipocampos Vallarta [es]. In January 2018, he joined the academy of Atlas.

Club career

Guzmán takes free kick for York United FC in 2024

On 12 September 2022, Guzmán made his professional debut with Atlas in Liga MX against Atlético de San Luis wearing kit number 209. In September 2023, he gave his jersey to a fan who requested it as a birthday present. In July 2024, he was loaned to Canadian Premier League club York United for the remainder of the 2024 season, reuniting with head coach Benjamín Mora, who gave his professional debut while coach of the Atlas first team. He made his debut for York United on 26 July against Atlético Ottawa, recording two assists in a 4-1 victory. He recorded another assist in the next match, becoming the first CPL player to record three assists in their first two matches.

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.

Career statistics

As of 27 October 2024
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 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
  1. Appearances in Leagues Cup

References

  1. "Jorge Luis Guzmán Rodríguez, Orgullo Vallartense" [Jorge Luis Guzman Rodriguez, Pride Of Vallarta]. Reporte Diario (in Spanish). 2 December 2020.
  2. ^ 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).
  3. "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.
  4. 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).
  5. "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.
  6. "York United FC announce signing of forward Jorge Guzmán on loan from Liga MX side Atlas". York United FC. 26 July 2024.
  7. Gómez Bernal, José Rubén (22 July 2024). "El Vallarta Guzmán al futbol de Canadá" [Vallarta Guzmán to Canadian soccer]. El Vallartense (in Spanish).
  8. Jacques, John (26 July 2024). "Atlas Attacker Jorge Guzman Joins York United On Loan". Northern Tribune.
  9. "New Kid On The Block: Guzmán shines on debut with two assists". York United FC. 31 July 2024.
  10. "Wright grabs 9th of the season as Guzmán makes CPL history in tough Pacific stalemate". York United FC. 6 August 2024.
  11. "Assist King! Guzman sets another CPL record with fourth in seven games". York United FC. 9 September 2024.
  12. "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.
  13. Jorge Guzmán at Soccerway

External links

York United FC – current squad
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