Andrés Salazar

Andrés Salazar, very interesting Colombian left-back who plays for Atletico Nacional de Colombia. He participated in the U20 World Cup played in Argentina, having not only played all the games in which his national team participated, but also being totalist, playing every possible minute. In mid-June, he was called up for the first time by Néstor Lorenzo to join the squad for the senior Colombian national team. He made his debut in the second game, playing the full 90 minutes against Iraq.

Very competitive left-back, of medium height. It is difficult to be overtaken in 1v1 bids, mainly due to his high speed in displacement, the aggressiveness and intensity in the tackles and his good competitive attitude. Reveals good ability to defend depth, finishing zones and interior spaces. However, it has some weakness in defensive positioning, which it manages to compensate with its speed. Offensively, he is a player who transports the ball well from back to front, demonstrates security in possession and movement and whenever possible offers depth in the corridor. He has an excellent ability to reach the last third, often deciding well, combined with his good aptitude for crosses. He stands out for his quality in the pass, both short and long, due to his good relationship with the ball. He is a modern, dynamic full-back, who has good potential and is ready to play in a superior competitive context.