Sebastián Jurado Explained

Sebastián Jurado
Fullname:Sebastián Jurado Roca
Birth Date:1997 9, df=yes
Birth Place:Veracruz, Mexico
Height:1.88 m[1]
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Juárez
(on loan from Cruz Azul)
Clubnumber:1
Youthyears1:2013–2018
Youthclubs1:Veracruz
Years1:2018–2019
Clubs1:Veracruz
Caps1:37
Goals1:0
Years2:2020–
Clubs2:Cruz Azul
Caps2:32
Goals2:0
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:Juárez (loan)
Caps3:14
Goals3:0
Nationalyears1:2019–2021
Nationalteam1:Mexico U23
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:7 July 2024
Nationalteam-Update:8 June 2021

Sebastián Jurado Roca (born 28 September 1997) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Liga MX club Juárez, on loan from Cruz Azul.

Club career

Veracruz

A native of Veracruz, Jurado joined the youth academy of Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz in 2013, going through the various ranks.

On 9 November 2018, Jurado made his debut in the Liga MX in Veracruz's 2–2 draw against Querétaro.[2] On 3 April 2019, it was announced that Jurado had signed a three-year contract extension with Veracruz, with the player stating that he was "happy to stay" at the club, despite reported interest from other clubs.[3] Following the disaffiliation of Veracruz from the Liga MX at the end of the club's 2019 Apertura campaign, Jurado became a free agent.[4]

Cruz Azul

On 19 December 2019, Jurado officially joined Cruz Azul.[5] On 18 February, he made his club debut in the 2020 CONCACAF Champions League against Portmore United, winning 2–1.[6]

International career

Youth

Jurado was called up by Jaime Lozano to participate with the under-22 team that participated at the 2019 Toulon Tournament.[7] He only appeared in the third place playoff against the Republic of Ireland, during the penalty shoot-out he would stop two of Ireland's shots, helping Mexico win the match.[8]

Jurado also participated at the 2020 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship, appearing in three matches, where Mexico won the competition. He was subsequently called up to participate in the 2020 Summer Olympics. Jurado won the bronze medal with the Olympic team.[9]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Veracruz2017–181010
2018–1919020210
2019–20180180
Total37030400
Cruz Azul2019–20Liga MX2020
2020–21302050
2021–221405010200
2022–23110110
2023–24401050
Total3209020430
Juárez (loan)2023–24Liga MX130130
Career total820309020960

Honours

Cruz Azul

Guardianes 2021

2022

Mexico U23

2020

2020[10]

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sebastián Jurado Roca. LIGA BBVA Bancomer MX . LigaMX.net. 2019-01-02.
  2. Web site: Sebastián Jurado Roca Dream Debut . XEU Deportes MX . xeudeportea.mx . Spanish. 14 February 2019.
  3. Web site: Sebastián Jurado renueva tres años con Veracruz . 3 April 2019 . ESPN Deportes . Spanish . 3 April 2019.
  4. Web site: ¿Cual será el siguiente equipo de Sebastián Jurado? . ESPN Deportes . Spanish . 6 December 2019.
  5. Web site: ¡Llega a un grande! Cruz Azul hace oficial la llegada del portero Sebastián Jurado. Medio Tiempo.
  6. Web site: Debut de Sebastian Jurado y Jonathan Borja con Cruz Azul. ESPN Deportes. 18 February 2020. Spanish.
  7. Web site: Convocatoria Final de la SNM Sub 22 Para el Torneo Maurice Revello . Federación Mexicana de Fútbol Asociación, A.C. . 23 May 2019 . Spanish.
  8. Web site: Mexico clinch third place in 2019 Toulon Tournament after win on penalty kicks. 15 June 2019. Fmfstateofmind.com.
  9. Web site: Revelan lista oficial de la Selección Sub-23 que acudirá a Tokio 2020. 5 July 2021.
  10. Web site: Mexico win Olympic bronze medal after beating hosts Japan at Tokyo 2020. Goal. 6 August 2021. 6 August 2021.
  11. Web site: Sebastián Jurado: ganador del Balón de Oro al Mejor Novato.