Atlético Nacional drew 1-1 with Cortuluá on the first date of the BetPlay II-2022 League. The current Colombian soccer champion presented a team full of youth, backed by the experienced Alex Mejía, and the fans at the Atanasio Girardot were pleased to see that there is a future in the academy.
Several of the juveniles showed a good image and they knew how to carry out this match that was so special for them. However, the FPC’s eyes fell on Purslane goalkeeper: Luis Miguel Marquínezthird goalkeeper of the Antioquia team, behind Kevin Mier and Aldair Quintana.
With only 19 years, the goalkeeper had an outstanding presentation. In addition, his 1,87 metros of stature make his presence striking, not to mention his speed of reaction and his saves against Cortuluá.
This lefty was born in TumacoNariño, and at his young age he has been part of the Antioquia teams, as well as being called to microcycles of Colombia selectionin the U-19 category.
Two years ago he came to National, thanks to the recruitment process that the Antioquia club has. It was directed and promoted by Juan Camilo Pérez; a few months ago, I had been working with Diego Arias (former soccer player) in the Primera C team.
Why does Juan Carlos Osorio sound when talking about Luis Marquínez?
Marquínez was discovered by Nacional when he played for Club Deportivo Sol de Oriente JCO. Although this team was born in 1985, a few years ago Osorio joined the project and its name was changed.
Osorio has helped this club to have participation in the United States (Super State League in New York State); In addition, his tactical periodization methodology has been implemented, and there the coach has helped train other coaches.
