Rajasthan United FC set to rope in Uruguayan forward Maicol Cabrera

The Uruguayan international is the most recent addition to the Rajasthan United FC squad.

I-League club Rajasthan United FC are set to rope Uruguayan centre forward Maicol Cabrera from Liga AUF club Miramar. A source tracking the move informed Khel Now that he joins the club as the surprise package this season as they look to capitalize on their amazing start this season. 

The 28-year-old becomes the most recent recruit in a host of winter signings that the club has made in January. Cabrera will be a player desperate to prove his worth, after a string of underwhelming performances last season. 

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The former U-17 Uruguayan international, who has spent most of his professional career in his home country, brings a lot of South American football experience. Following his recruitment, Rajasthan will hope he will bring the Uruguayan fighting spirit to the club as they look to build upon their great start. Having played in countries like Argentina, and Chile and major clubs like River Plate and Racing Club, Rajasthan has got an experienced campaigner.  

Currently sitting sixth in the I-League standings, the club has had a better start in the 2024-25 campaign as they look to make a push for the promotion spots. While the forward scored only a solitary goal in 24 games last season for Miramar, Rajasthan will be keen to get the best out of the player this season.

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Is Maicol Cabrera joining at the best possible time?

Any analyst taking a closer look at their recent games, especially against Inter Kashi and Dempo SC will suggest they lack the cutting edge in attack. While the summer signing of Spanish striker Gerard Artigas has worked for the club, Cabrera adds much-needed backup and competition. 

The club could also be exploring ways to add more aggressive and energy high up the field, which is something that Cabrera can add with his presence. Having accumulated six yellow cards last season in the Liga AUF, the fiery Uruguayan will not be a man to run away from a new league and a new challenge. 

Can Rajasthan United FC make an unlikely push for promotion?

The club will be facing a relatively easier run of fixtures in their next three games against opponents in the bottom half of the table. Clubs like Aizawl FC, SC Bengaluru, and Sreenidi Deccan will be an ideal start to life for their newest signing, who will be looking to make a mark as soon as possible.

While the club looks like a tough task for any other I-League club to beat, challenging for promotion this season will be their ultimate goal. With only five points separating them from the top spot, a favourable run of games can propel them to the top spot. 

With the club entering a crucial run of games, achieving promotion to the Indian Super League (ISL) next season is an attainable proposition. With Cabrera joining the ranks, the club have set themselves with a player looking to prove a point this season. 

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