Pumas sharpen their claws by adding their fourth reinforcement for the Clausura 2026
Jordan Carrillo, a product of the Santos Laguna youth academy, will join Pumas as one of their reinforcements for the Clausura 2026 tournament
Pumas UNAM are determined to strengthen coach Efrain Juarez's project with the intention of breaking their 15-year title drought in Liga MX and For this reason, they have added their fourth reinforcement for the Clausura 2026 tournament in the person of striker Jordan Carrillo. The striker joins the signings of Cesar Garza, the Brazilian Juninho, and Tony Leone, who intends to bolster the weakest areas of the university squad, hoping that Jose Juan Macias can accelerate his recovery; Otherwise, they will rely on the strikers who remain on the team. The Pumas management officially announced Carrillo's arrival with the following post on social media: "A new Mexican footballer joins Club Universidad Nacional, arriving with great enthusiasm and commitment to defend the blue and gold colors from today onward. Welcome to Pumas, Jordan Carrillo, the Pumas family welcomes you with open arms!" Pumas is currently one of the most active teams in the winter transfer market, still looking to fill the non-Mexican player slot with a center forward, as well as a winger and another defender.
Carrillo's General Overview
Jordan Carrillo has a significant track record in Mexican youth soccer at just 24 years old, but he hasn't quite lived up to expectations at the clubs he's played for, as was the case during his time with Chivas.
He was even called up to the Mexican national team after a successful run in the Santos Laguna youth system, which led to his move to Real Sporting de Gijon between 2023 and 2024, but he hasn't been able to establish himself as a key player in Mexican soccer.
Upon arriving at Pumas, he will look to emulate the success of Cesar “Chino” Huerta, Johan Vazquez, and more recently, Jose Juan Macias, who is currently facing a difficult period due to another injury.
Carrillo is a player that Efrain Juarez and the new sporting director of the Pumas, Antonio Sancho,They searched and analyzed carefully to be able to wait for his best version, although at the moment the former Santos Laguna player is still looking to consolidate his position.