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Brighton’s Orozco draws scout’s Premier League claim

Matias Orozco is drawing attention after a Colombia cap and loan spell at Castellon, as scout Agustin Garizabalo backs his Premier League rise.

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 1:37 PM
Brighton’s Orozco draws scout’s Premier League claim
Key Things to Know
  • Scout Agustin Garizabalo claims Brighton midfielder Matias Orozco will reach the Premier League sooner rather than later.
  • Orozco joined Brighton from Deportivo Cali and is currently on a season-long loan with Spanish club Castellon.
  • The 18-year-old midfielder recently earned his second senior cap for Colombia during a friendly against Paraguay.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Scout Agustin Garizabalo has predicted that 18-year-old Brighton midfielder Matias Orozco will play in the Premier League "sooner rather than later." Orozco signed for Brighton from Deportivo Cali in the summer and is currently spending the season on loan in Spain with second-tier leaders Castellon.

Garizabalo, who first scouted the player at age 11, highlighted Orozco's versatility and attacking ability from defensive midfield. The teenager has also made progress internationally, recently earning his second senior cap for Colombia as a substitute in a 1-0 friendly defeat against Paraguay.

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