Guadalajara has added one more offensive player to its squad for the Apertura 2024. This is Fidel Barajas, a player with a very outstanding talent that will provide versatility and unbalance to Fernando Gago's team.
Who is Fidel Barajas?
- He is 18 years old, was born in Sacramento, California and plays as a left-footed winger. He is the son of Mexican parents, so he is Mexican by birth.
- In 2023, Barajas was recognized by the United Soccer League (USL) as Young Player of the Year and was considered by The Guardian in its report "Next Generation 2023" as one of the young soccer players to follow in the world.
What are his skills?
- Fidel has a very aggressive short dribble, plus he is generally favored in individual duels thanks to his good control, with which he takes advantage of his marker. In addition, his finishing is one of his greatest virtues when he is close to goal.
Has he been considered in the process with the Mexican National Team?
- The attacker has participated with the TRI U-17 and U-20 in more than 25 matches in the last 2 years, during which time he has scored 8 goals. Last year, Barajas won the CONCACAF U-17 Championship title, in which he scored 3 goals and provided 5 assists. In the last FIFA U-17 World Cup, he contributed 1 goal and 1 assist.
What will he bring to Fernando Gago's Chivas?
- His influence on the game moves from the outside to the inside. He has a high associative level, as he usually looks for give and goes and enables the free teammate. He can vary the lanes in which he influences, and also stands out for his power in changes of pace, which when combined with his technical abilities make him an element capable of winning many duels.
Welcome to Club Deportivo Guadalajara, Fidel!
Technical data
- Full name: Fidel Barajas Juárez
- Date of birth: April 5, 2006
- Place of birth: Sacramento, California.
- Position: Winger
- Career: Real Salt Lake MLS and Charleston Battery USL
