Yoel Bárcenas
CM
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Oct 23, 1993 (32)
Right
5'9"
165 lb
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Keeps solid foundation
Barcenas generated two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Ghana.
Analysis: Barcenas provided a steady presence in Panama's midfield against Ghana, helping dictate play across the pitch. He completed 93 percent of his passes, played six passes into the final third, and won two duels. The midfielder has also been a consistent contributor for Mazatlan in Liga MX, recording three goals and one assist in 17 appearances. However, with difficult group-stage matches against Croatia and England still to come, he may find it challenging to produce significant attacking returns in the remaining fixtures.
Converts PK in win
Barcenas scored a penalty goal, had two shots (one on target), created two chances, sent in three crosses (one accurate) and made four tackles (three won) during Wednesday's 4-3 win over Toluca.
Analysis: Barcenas was already having a very well-rounded game and in the 69th minute he showed poise from the penalty spot to draw things level at 2-2 and score his third goal of the season. This season isn't the most brilliant the attacker had but he can always put numbers on the stat line even if the can't score or assist, but he still needs to put everything together in more games to become a high-end fantasy asset.
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