Stephano Carrillo

Stephano Carrillo

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Carrillo make an instant decision, reacts quickly, and scores with a beautiful overhead kick goal.Carrillo loses his markers, enters the penalty area, and scores with a clinical finish.Carrillo scores with a simple finish after a good counter-attacking run.

Full name: Stéphano Emmanuel Carrillo Calderón

Country: Mexico

Date of birth: 07/03/2006 (18 years old)

Place of birth: Gómez Palacio (Mexico)

Height: 183cm

Youth career: Santos Laguna

Current club: Santos Laguna

Squad number: 256

Current national team: Mexico U-20

Position: centre-forward

Preferred foot: right

Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —

Tournaments participated in: 2023 CONCACAF U-17 Championship (6/8), 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup (4/3)

Contract until: unknown

Player’s agent: unknown

Transfer rumours: —

Similar type of player: Andrea Belotti/Edinson Cavani

Strengths:

– pace

– finishing

– off-the-ball movement

– physicality

– bravery

– link-up play

– heading

– technique

To improve:

– better use and finishing with his weaker left foot

– can be slightly overambitious and shoot from unprepared positions

Style of play:

– complete forward

– player with an excellent body mass ratio, physical strength, and natural fitness, who can become a very good athlete in the coming years

– very good top speed

– intelligent movement in and around the opposition penalty area

– great sense of positioning while receiving through balls

– his physical power, aerial ability, and technique allow him to play fruitfully with his back to the goal/good link and hold up play

– often moves deeper into midfield or moves to the wing and draws defenders with him, in order to create and exploit spaces for his teammates

– unselfish with an above-average playmaking ability in the final third

– likes to shoot at every opportunity he gets

– very interesting shooting power and technique from mid and long-range

– good agility and acrobatic skills/able to score spectacular with volleys and overhead kicks

– knows how to use his strength and shield the ball well to gain advantage

– likes to take advantage of the carelessness of the opponents/always alert to capitalize on defensive mistakes

– counter-attacking threat thanks to his pace and movement

– aerial threat in the opposition box

– indirect set piece threat

– decent work rate against the ball/pressing

– charismatic with good leadership skills

– accurate penalty taker

Carrillo make an instant decision, reacts quickly, and scores with a beautiful overhead kick goal.

Carrillo loses his markers, enters the penalty area, and scores with a clinical finish.

Carrillo scores with a simple finish after a good counter-attacking run.

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He is best suited to playing as:

Centre-forward in 4-3-3.

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Achievements:

2023 CONCACAF U-17 Championship winner with Mexico.

2023 CONCACAF U-17 Championship top scorer.

League summary (as for 19 March 2024):

Liga MX Clausura 2024 (ongoing): 2 game/0 goals (Santos Laguna)

Description:

Stephano Carrillo is a product of the Santos Laguna youth academy. He is considered to be one of the most talented teenagers in Mexico. In February 2023, he was the leader of the Mexican team during the CONCACAF U-17 Championship, leading them to victory and earning himself the prestigious top scorer award. He made his professional debut on 19 February 2024 in the Liga MX Clausura game against UNAM Pumas.

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Football Talent Scout potential rating:

8/10