Jackson Porozo
TIJ
Center Back
Ball-Playing Center Back
Aug 4, 2000 (26)
Right
6'4"
181 lb
Busy defensively in draw
Porozo had three shots (two on target), made nine clearances and four interceptions and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Juarez.
Analysis: Porozo returned to the team after missing the previous game while on international duty and picked up where he left off as he dominated opposing forwards while putting up big numbers at the heart of the defense. With 66 clearances and 15 interceptions over nine starts this season, the center-back is once again putting himself among the Liga MX's elite at his position, something he's done since joining Tijuana last year.
Returns after international duty
Porozo (international duty) is back as a starter for his club in Saturday's meeting with FC Juarez.
Analysis: Porozo is an essential member of his team's defense, and his return was much-needed after Unai Bilbao suffered a groin injury that sidelined him for this match. The Ecuadorian will aim to see his usual workload if the club continues to rely heavily on his averages of 7.4 clearances and 2.8 aerials won per contest.
Called up by Ecuador
Porozo has been called up to the Ecuadorian national team for the upcoming international window, per the federation's official announcement.
Analysis: Porozo has been one of Tijuana's most dependable defensive pieces as a starting center-back, so his likely absence for the upcoming Liga MX fixture versus Atlas will force the coaching staff to reorganize the defensive line. Unai Bilbao is the most natural cover option to step into the starting XI in his place. The call-up is a meaningful recognition for Porozo at a time when Ecuador is beginning a new cycle, and it will help him gain valuable international experience if he plays. After nine game weeks, Porozo ranks second in the league with an average of 7.4 clearances per game.
Makes five clearances in draw
Porozo registered one tackle (one won) and five clearances in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Atletico San Luis.
Analysis: Porozo found an easy path to his second straight clean sheet, although his defensive numbers were lower than in his previous two starts. He played the full 90 minutes for the third time in a row since rejoining his club after a quiet World Cup campaign with Ecuador. Since then, Porozo has offered defensive strength and consistency for a team that has exceeded expectations, reaching a promising level that will be put to the test in tougher fixtures later in the season.
Logs eight clearances in win
Porozo had eight clearances and three interceptions in Friday's 1-0 win over Leon.
Analysis: Porozo led all players in the game in terms of clearances and duels won, and he added other defensive actions to help his team to its first clean sheet of the season. After recording almost null activity during his World Cup campaign with Ecuador, he has been excellent for his club, with his aggressive defensive play reflected in team-high averages of 8.5 clearances and 2.5 interceptions per contest in the initial stages of the campaign.
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