Sanjuana Muñoz Murillo

Sanjuana Muñoz Murillo is a Mexican central midfielder who plays for Tijuana in the Liga MX Femenil. At 26 years old, she has established herself as a vital cog in her team's midfield, primarily operating as a central defensive midfielder (CDM). With an impressive 32 games under her belt, she has accumulated 2328 minutes of playing time, demonstrating her importance to the Tijuana setup. Despite being listed as a playmaker, Muñoz Murillo is a uniquely defensive-minded player, distinguished by her strong understanding of the game and her ability to read opponent movements well.

Her defensive stats are particularly noteworthy, with possession-adjusted interceptions at 4.85 per game and possession-adjusted challenges at 5.92 per game. Although her challenge success rate stands at 0%, indicating room for improvement in direct duels, her ability to disrupt play through positioning and read of the game remain strong suits. Offensively, Muñoz Murillo's contributions include nearly half a goal per game (0.47), showcasing an ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, albeit with an xG of 0.2 suggesting a penchant for clinical finishing. Her progressive passing average of 269.25 meters per game is a testament to her role as a deep-lying playmaker, orchestrating build-ups and effectively pushing her team forward. Although she does not rack up assists, her impact is undeniable, earning her a solid Playmaker Rank of 3.5.