Leonardo Sepúlveda arrives to Tapatío | OneFootball

Good news! There is a new element in the Tapatío. It's Leonardo Sepúlveda, who is arriving to reinforce the Champion's backline for the Apertura 2023.

What you need to know about Sepúlveda:

Leonardo is a left-sided defender who plays as a center back or left back, he is 22 years old and his last team was Recreativo Granada in the Spanish Second Division. He was formed in the LA Galaxy youth academy and then made the leap to the old continent with Salamanca USD. He is 1.85 m tall and has interesting qualities that can add to the Tapatío's model of play.

What are his soccer conditions?

He has an extraordinary ball striking, besides knowing how to use his right foot very well, both for ball control and for association. The latter is very valuable in a defender, as it helps you to gain time and avoid high pressures from the opponent.

Sepúlveda is able to break lines with varied passes or with his conduction. He has good technique to compete in aerial play and go to cut divided balls, he also has talent to defend in open field and to be a good option to receive a back pass and then enable another receiver.

WELCOME TO TAPATIO, LEONARDO!!!!

Technical Sheet:-Name: Leonardo Sepúlveda-Date of birth: June 18, 2001-Place of birth: Santa Ana, Cal.- Weight: 68 kgs.- Height: 1.85 mts.-Position: Defense

Careers: LA Galaxy, Salamanca UDS, Recreativo GranadaMexico U21 National Team (2021)

Statistics:

Recreativo Granada (Second Division 2021-23)Games Played: 32Games Started: 23Minutes Played: 1,929Yellow cards: 9Red Cards: 0

Salamanca UDS (Second Division B)Games Played: 14Games Started: 11Minutes Played: 1,666Goals: 1Yellow cards: 6Red Cards: 1

Salamanca UDS B (Third Division)Games Played: 19Games Started: 19Minutes Played: 1,049Goals: 1Yellow cards: 4Red Cards: 0