Jordan Carrillo turned a tense Clásico Capitalino into a showcase for himself. The 24-year-old helped set up Juninho’s first goal, scored Pumas’ third, and played 89 minutes in a 3-3 draw with América that made him the figure of the match.
SofaScore gave Carrillo an 8.1 rating for the Cuartos de Final meeting, enough to underline how quickly he has become important for Pumas in the Clausura 2026. He arrived from Santos Laguna as a reinforcement for this tournament and had already posted his best display in a 4-0 win over Santos in Jornada 4, when he scored and assisted twice and earned a 9.7 rating.
The numbers tell the rest of the story. Transfermarkt placed Carrillo at about 1 million euros when he joined UNAM, then said his value climbed to 3 million euros five months later, a 200 percent increase that tracks with his improved production on the field. That rise has come after a spell at Santos in which he had struggled to stand out, which is why Pumas brought him in with a loan agreement and a purchase option that has not been disclosed.
That contract now hangs over everything. Carrillo’s loan ends on December 31, and if Pumas does not execute the purchase option, he must return to Santos Laguna after that date. For now, the club has a player who is delivering in the biggest moments and forcing a decision that can no longer be delayed for long.
