Jorge Luis Guzmán Rodríguez, also known as Vallarta (born 13 December 2003) is a Mexican professional

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who plays as a forward for

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club

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, on loan from

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Early life

Guzmán began playing football with

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and . In January 2018, he joined the academy of

Club career

On 12 September 2022, Guzmán made his professional debut with

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against Atlético de San Luis wearing kit number 209. In September 2023, he gave his jersey to a fan who requested it as a birthday present. In July 2024, he was loaned to

club

for the remainder of the 2024 season, reuniting with head coach

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, who gave his professional debut while coach of the Atlas first team. He made his debut for York United on 26 July against

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, recording two assists in a 4-1 victory. He recorded another assist in the next match, becoming the first CPL player to record three assists in their first two matches.

International career

In April 2021, Guzmán was called up to the Mexico U18. In September 2023, he was called up to the Mexico U20 for the first time.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Guzmán, Jorge Living people 2003 births Men's association football forwards Atlas F.C. footballers Liga MX players Footballers from Jalisco People from Puerto Vallarta Mexican men's footballers York United FC players Canadian Premier League players 21st-century Mexican sportsmen