Colombia SUB-20 

Kevin Santiago Garzón Tinjaca:  

Basically the Colombia SUB-20 team, is a representative part of Colombian soccer in official competitions (world example SUB-20 2023)

 

The excellent performance of some players has made different clubs in Europe ask about them, two clear examples are: Gustavo Puerta and Daniel Luna. Gustavo Puerta was hired by a team from the country of Germany while David Luna was hired by one from Spain. In addition, another player in whom large European teams have been very interested (Liverpool, Newcastle, etc.) has been Kevin Mantilla, who had an excellent performance and was a very important player in this SU-20 World Cup. (Sánchez, J. S. H. 2023, 24 febrero)

In the end, the U-20 team finished with 10 points in the final phase of the South American U-20, in their last game beating Venezuela 2-1, with this result being able to finish third and qualify for the world cup in Indonesia. To be held in Indonesia in the months of May and June 2023. On the other hand, Brazil beat the favorite to be first in the hexagonal (Uruguay) where they won it 2-0 and added 13 points, remaining champions of the tournament and first classified to the World Cup in Indonesia. (Winsports Febrero 2023)

Ricardo Caraballo, a 19-year-old striker belonging to the Colombia U20 team and a player for Barranquilla FC, suffered various criticisms and had to consult a psychologist. Like all players Ricardo Caraballo had the opportunity to start several games but was unlucky that he could not score goals being criticized by Colombian fans. Ricardo Carballo said in an interview with Caracol Radio “After the game against Brazil (in the first phase), they were difficult days for me, for my family. Since I've been in this football thing, it's the first time I've gone through a moment like this”. Needing the help of a psychologist named Rafael Zarabraín. (Semana Febrero 25 2023) 

Within the Colombian team there are many players who are very talented and so far they are fundamental pieces to go to Indonesia. One of them is Gustavo Puerta (captain of the Colombia U20 team) who showed his character and talent from the second game he played. Despite the fact that Cabezas Hurtado was not a starter, he only needed one game to take Ricardo Caraballo's place, in addition to them there is a fast center-back who plays clean and with character, the player Kevin Mantilla. And just like them, there are many who are talented and can contribute different things to the Colombian team.

 

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Sánchez, J. S. H. (2023, 24 febrero). Le llueven «novias» a una figura de la Selección Colombia sub 20: Porto y Torino van por él. Antena 2. https://www.antena2.com/futbol/le-llueven-novias-a-una-figura-de-la-seleccion-colombia-sub-20-porto-y-torino-van-por-el

Colombiano. https://www.winsports.co/futbol-internacional/seleccion-colombia/noticias/como-termino-la-seleccion-colombia-en-el-hexagonal-del-sudamericano-sub-20-72758