How new Sheffield Wednesday signing Manuel Hidalgo fared in his first outing against Leeds United's Under-23s

Hidalgo, recruited for an undisclosed fee from Italian side Triestina last month following a successful trial spell with Wednesday, played over an hour of the development match.

Here is how Hidalgo got on in his time on the pitch.

Runs

Utilised on the right flank in a 4-2-3-1 formation, Hidalgo was a good attacking outlet for the home side.

Not only did Hidalgo look comfortable in possession in tight areas, but he repeatedly carried the ball forward at pace and with purpose. His energy and desire to make things happen relieved the pressure on the Owls back line.

Goal threat

Hidalgo was a thorn in Leeds' side, particularly in the first half. The 20-year-old saw a delicate lob pushed behind by Illan Meslier for a corner after Preslav Borukov had been thwarted by the Leeds shot-stopper.

Hidalgo was not afraid to have a pop at goal, cutting in from the right onto his left foot and dragging a low shot well wide at one point.

His dead ball prowess was another big plus point. He created Wednesday's opener, whipping in a delightful delivery which Meslier could only parry straight to Ciaran Brennan, who bundled the ball home from inside the six-yard box.

Defensive work

Hidalgo frequently tracked back to provide cover and support to right-back Josh Dawodu. When Dawodu bombed foward, Hidalgo dropped in to plug the gap.

There was one moment when Hidalgo tried to be a bit too cute deep inside his own half when he should have just cleared his lines but he was solid overall.Temperament

There was a flashpoint when Hidalgo clashed with Leeds defender Liam McCarron three minutes before half-time. Things got a little heated between the pair after a late tackle from Hidalgo.

McCarron appeared to raise his hands and push Hidalgo in the face but referee Aaron Bannister opted not to book either player.

Overall impression

The diminutive Argentine looks a tricky, exciting, technically gifted player.

Hidalgo visibly tired after the break but he put in a tireless shift and fully deserved his round of applause when he left the pitch in the 66th minute.

On Hidalgo’s contribution, coach Andy Holdsworth told The Star: “Manuel is a clever player.

“He is neat and tidy in possession. He still needs to improve his work out of possession but he has done well.

“He is a great kid. He is bubbly. He wants to get on the ball as much as possible and create things.

“We will keep pushing and developing him.”

The run-out will have done him a power of good and Hidalgo, who also featured in a behind-closed-doors fixture last week, should only get sharper the more matches he gets under his belt.

“Hopefully he will be a good addition in the long run if he keeps pushing himself and developing in training,” added Holdsworth.