Lalo Estrada
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Guilherme Torres | Prep Soccer Scout
Estrada was with the Houston Dynamo team that didn’t make it past the group phase in the U19 Super Group. The versatile midfielder has a solid performance in a 3-3 tie with Brazil’s Botafogo. Estrada was very active defensively, helping the Dynamo close out the space and offering great support to the team’s left back. He was very reliable in possession, too, moving the ball quickly and efficiently and hitting some accurate long passes. Estrada provided good service in set pieces and sent a dangerous cross into the box in the second half after making a run on the right side of the penalty box.
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Read EvaluationGuilherme Torres | Prep Soccer Scout
The versatile midfielder came in after the halftime break and made an immediate impact on the game, feeding Samir with a great pass for him to score the Dynamo’s second goal in the match. Playing a center midfielder, Estrada was very active and efficient with his game, playing an important two-way role. He covered a lot of ground and was excellent at winning duels and getting to second balls, but also contributed in possession with his smart distribution. Estrada also did a good job of stepping into the final third to support the attack and had a good chance to score, but his shot went over the bar.
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Read EvaluationGuilherme Torres | Prep Soccer Scout
A talented player who can be used as a wide midfielder or an outside back on both sides, Estrada offers tremendous flexibility for the Dynamo with his versatility. He has a very high soccer IQ and stands out for consistently making the right decisions on and off the ball, passing it with intelligence and moving into the right spots to create space for his teammates or keep the team balanced. He has great vision in the final third, often taking a good look into the box before sending accurate crosses to his teammates. Estrada also hits the ball with great precision and is known for scoring beautiful goals with long-distance shots or in set pieces. He’s also productive on defense, occupying the right spots and playing hard to win the ball.
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Read EvaluationGuilherme Torres | Prep Soccer Scout
The wide midfielder had a huge impact on the Dynamo’s offensive production, scoring twice and assisting in another two of his team’s seven goals. Playing on the right side, he connected very well with outside back Adam Abdouh Adam Abdouh 5'7" | D TX , and the two made of their side the main source of attacking plays for the team. Estrada did a great job of switching the way he attacked the opposing backline, staying wide on some occasions and coming inside in other moments. He made an excellent run to get in behind the backline in his first goal and took the free kick with great precision to score the second. Estrada moved to right back at the start of the second half and didn’t get to the final third as often as before, but was very reliable defensively.
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