The analysis: Guillermo Trujillano | OneFootball

We're back with this section after a long time without being able to dedicate a space that the readers of this medium enjoy having. We talked previously about Óscar Parejo, a central defender. The second episode was Adrián Martínez, a right-back. Third time's the charm: we analyze in detail an attacker of the caliber and talent of Guillermo Trujillano.

Guillermo Trujillano (Alhaurín de la Torre, Málaga, 18/04/2009) joined The Academy in 2021 from Puerto Malagueño to be part of Infantil B. Despite not winning the league, he scored 18 goals in 28 matches and was crowned champion of LaLiga Promises Orlando, standing out throughout the tournament and in the final against Real Madrid, which they defeated 3-5. In that competition, by the way, he played alongside players like Ian Jonatan Mencía and Rubén Gómez, who have become well-known to the red-and-white fans in recent years.

The following season, he competed with Infantil A and not only debuted but also played matches with Cadete B, recording 30 goals in 30 matches. Quite impressive figures. Not enough? Well, the next year he scored 22 goals in 28 matches with Cadete B, and 24 goals last season between Cadete A and Juvenil B. So far this season, Guille has accumulated 6 goals in 6 matches in the Liga Nacional Juvenil, with several braces included, under the guidance of Javier Peñas.

What is clear is that he is a natural goal scorer, but... what kind of player are we talking about? He is a short-statured attacker, extremely fast across the attacking front and mobile. He can play as a second striker or winger, with his left foot being the most skillful although he handles both feet well. Precisely the fact that he is a player of few centimeters and with a low center of gravity allows him to make quick starts to accelerate and surpass opponents in a few seconds over long distances.

Thanks to this, he attacks spaces well, times his runs to break away effectively, can release play even though he might not stand out as much with his back to goal (due to his physique), and has an excellent short-to-medium range shot. A penalty box poacher, so to speak. What I highlight the most is the latter, along with his top speed and great finishing in the opponent's area. It's no wonder he accumulates such good offensive records in each of the teams he has played for. It doesn't matter if he is more or less participative, if he's not having a good day with dribbling, or if the opposing defenders stop him: he is decisive even in the smallest situations of the game.

What is his ceiling? Well, it's hard to know when you belong to Juvenil B because there's still a long way to go. Some might say he lacks physicality but, honestly, I think that precisely his build is what makes him special. He is one of the regular call-ups for the lower categories of the Spanish national team where, although he doesn't always score, he always shows flashes of quality that invite optimism for the future.

I can't wait for him to reach Juvenil A, start to stand out in the Uefa Youth League, and make a mark in senior football. From there, hopefully, we can positively assess his performance and projection to determine that he will go far at Atlético de Madrid. But there is no doubt that he has immense talent and needs to be nurtured. It's no coincidence that he was renewed on May 25th, signing his first professional contract.

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