Gilberto Chiquete has had an outstanding performance in the current tournament, as he has played quite a few matches and became a fundamental piece of Veljko Paunovic's Guadalajara. Although he has been out of action in recent weeks, the Canterano Rojiblanco has worked hard for his return to the pitch. Here is a general analysis of Chiquete ahead of the start of the Liguilla.
We know that the defender plays mainly as a Center Back, however he has played several matches as a Left Back, a position where he defended against Puebla, Xolos and Rayados, which is an example of the confidence Pauno has in him, as he uses him as a leader in the starting lineup and also as a Wing marker when required.
Under the Serbian tactician, Gilberto has strengthened many of his footballing virtues, such as his ball control, his progressive deliveries and the 4 key passes he has made so far in AP23. It is also worth mentioning the wall he has become in defensive duels, as he has developed his timing and positioning when competing one-on-one.
His development in the current semester was such that he was considered by Jaime Lozano for the Senior National Team, although he did not have minutes in that call-up.
Chiquete is just beginning to write his history with Guadalajara, he is very young and has a lot of projection. His talent is undeniable, in addition to the determination and desire to transcend, which he shows every day, we look forward to his return to the fields with the Red and White jersey.
Chiquete's numbers in the Apertura 2023:
- 12 games played as a starter.
- 999 minutes played (65.29%)
- 4 key passes from the back
- 11 successful tackles
- 10 blocked shots
- 11 interceptions
- 410 successful passes (80%)
- 2 completed dribbles
- He is the Red and White player with the most balls recovered in the opponent's field with 11.
- In total, 82 balls recovered by Chiquete
- He has won 22 balls in his own area
- 8 headers in the rival area
- 13 duels won in defense
- 78 rebounds
Outstanding Red and White players of the AP23:
- Rubén 'Oso' González (Click HERE to learn more about Osos performance this season)
- Fernando Beltrán (Click HERE to learn more about El Nene’s performance this season)
