As Fernando Hierro said at the press conference at the end of the tournament, Chivas needs a good depth of players to face the upcoming matches, which is why the incorporation of goalkeeper Oscar Whalley is very enriching for the squad.
What you need to know about Whalley...
He is 29 years old and 1.88 meters tall. He has triple nationality, his mother is Mexican (which makes him Mexican by birth), his father is British and he was born in Spain. He has spent most of his career in Iberian lands, but he has also had a brief stint in Greek soccer as well as in the Danish League.
What about his skills?
Óscar is an unusual goalkeeper, he is not only good with his hands, since he constantly uses the resource of both legs when saving. Without a doubt, he makes perfect use of his height. One of the things that pleased the most in Guadalajara is his footwork, since it is quite noticeable that since his formation he was involved in attacking phases. He is able to make a difference clearing the ball, acting as a first pass thanks to his interpretation and good striking.
In what aspect could he add to Chivas?
He is a great element if it's about protecting the goal, however, he could also add a lot in one of the things that El Chiverío tries to do: controlled outing. His passes could help the first and second line players to receive with an advantage, in order to cause clean transitions and include more elements.
WELCOME TO EL REBAÑO, OSCAR!!!!
Technical Sheet:
-Name: Óscar Alexander Whalley Guardado
-Date of birth: 29/03/1994 (29 years old)
-Place of birth: Spain
-Position: Goalkeeper
-Career: Real Zaragoza, Huesca, Sportin Gijon, AGF, OFI, Castellon, Lugo
Statistics throughout his career:
-Tournaments played: 10 seasons.
-Games played: 152
-Games as a starter: 148
-Minutes played: 13,431
-Yellow Cards: 13
-Red Cards: 1
