Jorge Leguín Cabezas Hurtado (born 6 September 2003) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Super League Greece 2 club PAOK B, on loan from EFL Championship club Watford.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jorge Leguín Cabezas Hurtado[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 6 September 2003[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Tumaco, Colombia | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
PAOK B (on loan from Watford) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2021 | Real Cartagena | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | Real Cartagena | 25 | (4) |
| 2023– | Watford | 1 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Independiente Medellín (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2023 | → New York Red Bulls (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2023 | → New York Red Bulls II (loan) | 5 | (1) |
| 2024 | → Gillingham (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2024– | → PAOK B (loan) | 7 | (6) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022– | Colombia U20 | 20 | (3) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 November 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 3 June 2023 | |||
Club career
editCabezas Hurtado is a product of Real Cartagena's academy:[2] he made his professional debut for the club on 14 April 2021, coming on as a substitute in the second half of the Copa Colombia match against Llaneros, which ended in a 0–0 draw.[3] The striker scored his first senior goal on 27 February 2022, netting the winner in a 1–2 Categoría Primera B victory over Real Santander.[4] Then, on 20 April of the same year, he scored his first brace in a 3–1 league win over Boyacá Chicó.[5]
On 3 October 2022, it was officially announced that Cabezas Hurtado had agreed to join EFL Championship side Watford on a permanent deal, signing a contract that would begin in the summer of 2023 and last until 2029.[6][7][8] However, on 19 December of the same year, the transfer's activation was anticipated to January 2023, as the forward was officially set to join Categoría Primera A side Independiente Medellín on a six-month loan, with an option to extend the deal until the end of the 2023 season.[9]
On 8 March of the same year, Cabezas Hurtado made his Copa Libertadores debut, coming on for Miguel Monsalve at the 64th minute of a 1–1 draw against Magallanes, in the first leg of the third qualifying stage.[10] Four days later, he also made his league debut, starting in a 2–0 defeat to Boyacá Chicó.[11] Finally, on 15 March, he featured in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores tie against Magallanes, which saw DIM gain a 2–0 win and advance to the group stage of the competition.[12]
On 2 August 2023, Cabezas Hurtado joined Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls on loan through the end of the 2023 season.[13] While in New York he also featured five times for New York Red Bulls II of the MLS Next Pro, scoring the opening goal in a 5–4 victory over Chicago Fire FC II on 28 August 2023.[14][15]
On 6 January 2024, Cabezas Hurtado made his Watford debut as a substitute in a 2–1 FA Cup win over Chesterfield, providing the assist for Tom Dele-Bashiru's injury time winner.[16]
On 1 February 2024, Cabezas Hurtado joined EFL League Two side Gillingham on loan for the remainder of the 2023–24 season.[17] He made his league debut for the Kent-based side two days later, coming on as a substitute in the 63rd minute of a 1–1 home draw with Walsall.[18] In his third appearance for the club, he sustained a knee injury, which ultimately forced him to return to his parent club for treatment.[19]
On 15 August 2024, Cabezas Hurtado joined Greek side PAOK on a season-long loan, with an option to buy.[20]
International career
editCabezas Hurtado has represented Colombia at youth international level, having played for the under-20 national team.[21][22]
In May 2022, he was included in the Colombian squad that took part in the Maurice Revello Tournament in France,[21] where he scored a goal in the last group stage match against Japan,[7][23][24] as the Cafeteros eventually finished in fourth place.[25][26]
In January 2023, he was included in the Colombian squad for the South American U-20 Championship, hosted in his own country.[27] Having scored two goals in the final stage of the tournament,[2][28][29] as well as one assist,[2][30] Cabezas Hurtado helped Colombia finish in third place and qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup.[29]
In May 2023, Cabezas Hurtado was included by head coach Héctor Cárdenas in Colombia's final squad for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina,[31][32] where the Cafeteros reached the quarter-finals before losing to Italy.[33]
Style of play
editHurtado's manager at Watford Valérien Ismaël has described him as a "a left-footed and strong No.9, fast and with great intensity to press" and "very clinical in front of goal".[15] Stephen Clemence, who managed him during his Gillingham loan, noted his ability to "do things that other players can’t do at times, that South American movement, snake hips".[19]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of 13 February 2024[34]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Real Cartagena | 2021 | Categoría Primera B | 8 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 4 | ||
| Total | 25 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 4 | ||
| Watford | 2022–23 | EFL Championship | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| →Independiente Medellín (loan) | 2023 | Categoría Primera A | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[b] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| → New York Red Bulls (loan) | 2023 | MLS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| → New York Red Bulls II (loan) | 2023 | MLS Next Pro | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| → Gillingham (loan) | 2023–24 | EFL League Two | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Career total | 44 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 5 | ||
- Notes
- ^ Appearances in the Copa Colombia
- ^ Appearances in the Copa Libertadores
References
edit- ^ a b c "FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023™ SQUAD LIST: Colombia (COL)" (PDF). FIFA. 22 May 2023. p. 3. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ a b c Campos Guerrero, Julián (4 February 2023). "¿Quién es Jorge Cabezas Hurtado, figura de la Selección Colombia Sub-20?". Gol Caracol (in Spanish). Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ "Llaneros vs. Real Cartagena - 14 April 2021". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Real Santander vs. Real Cartagena - 27 February 2022". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Real Cartagena vs. Boyacá Chicó - 20 April 2022". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Official: Hornets Complete Hurtado Signing". Watford F.C. 3 October 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Watford confirma fichaje de Jorge Cabezas a partir de 2023". Diario AS (in Spanish). 3 October 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Watford sign Colombian youngster on six-year deal". BBC Sport. 4 October 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Jorge Cabezas Hurtado nuevo jugador Rojo". DIM Oficial (in Spanish). 20 December 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ Prieto Pérez, Miguel Ángel (8 March 2023). "A Medellín se le escapa el triunfo: Empate con Magallanes en la ida". Diario AS (in Spanish). Retrieved 1 April 2023.
- ^ "DIM pierde con Boyacá Chicó y ya piensa en la Libertadores". Diario AS (in Spanish). 11 March 2023. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
- ^ Sierra, Jeimmy Paola (15 March 2023). "Medellín supera a Magallanes y avanza a grupos de Libertadores". Diario AS (in Spanish). Retrieved 1 April 2023.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls Add Colombian Forward Jorge Cabezas Hurtado on Loan from Watford FC". New York Red Bulls. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls 2 V Chicago Fire Fc Ii | 28th August 2023". The Sportsman. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ a b French, Andrew (5 January 2024). "Could the next hot South American prospect be unleashed soon?". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ "Watford fight back to beat non-league Chesterfield". BBC Sport. 6 January 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Official: Hurtado Completes Gillingham Loan". www.watfordfc.com. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ "Gillingham 1-1 Walsall". BBC Sport. 3 February 2024. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Possible cartilage injury means forward's loan likely to be cut short". Watford Observer. 18 February 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Jorge Cabezas Hurtado: Watford forward joins PAOK on loan". BBC Sport. 15 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Convocatoria Selección Colombia Masculina Sub-20 para torneo Maurice Revello 2022". Federación Colombiana de Fútbol (in Spanish). 18 May 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Convocatoria Selección Colombia Masculina Sub-20 para amistosos ante Ecuador". Federación Colombiana de Fútbol (in Spanish). 15 November 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "La Colombie bat le Japon et s'envole vers les demi-finales". festival-foot-espoirs.com (in French). 6 June 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Selección Colombia clasificó a las semifinales en el torneo Maurice Revello". Federación Colombiana de Fútbol (in Spanish). 6 June 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Le Mexique conquérant face à une Colombie impuissante". festival-foot-espoirs.com (in French). 12 June 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Selección Colombia Terminó participación en el Torneo Maurice Revello". Federación Colombiana de Fútbol (in Spanish). 12 June 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Convocatoria Selección Colombia Masculina Sub-20 para el CONMEBOL Sub 20". Federación Colombiana de Fútbol (in Spanish). 4 January 2023. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
- ^ "Uruguay y Brasil se mantienen en la cima de la Fase Final". CONMEBOL (in Spanish). 3 February 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Colombia, tercer clasificado a la Copa Mundial Sub20". CONMEBOL (in Spanish). 9 February 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
- ^ Riaño, Juan Camilo (3 February 2023). "Jorge Cabezas responde a la falta de efectividad". Diario AS (in Spanish). Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ "Convocatoria de la Selección Colombia Sub 20 – Copa Mundial de la FIFA Argentina 2023". Federación Colombiana de Fútbol (in Spanish). 9 May 2023. Archived from the original on 28 May 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ Prieto Pérez, Miguel Ángel (9 May 2023). "Convocatoria de la Selección Colombia para el Mundial Sub 20". Diario AS (in Spanish). Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ Casallas, Sergio (3 June 2023). "Colombia pierde con Italia y se despide del Mundial Sub 20". Diario AS (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 June 2023.
- ^ Jorge Cabezas Hurtado at Soccerway
External links
edit- Jorge Cabezas Hurtado at Soccerway
- Jorge Cabezas Hurtado at WorldFootball.net
- Jorge Cabezas Hurtado at Soccerbase