Mexican national team

Age: 27 years.

Roberto Carlos Alvarado Hernández, known as "Piojo," is a Mexican footballer born on September 7, 1998, in Salamanca, Guanajuato. He plays as a right winger or attacking midfielder and is currently a key player for Club Deportivo Guadalajara in Liga MX.

Professional debut: He started at age 15 with Celaya, becoming the youngest player in the history of the then Liga de Ascenso.

Main teams: He played for Pachuca and Necaxa before establishing himself at Cruz Azul, where he won the league title. Since December 2021, he has played for Chivas de Guadalajara.

Mexican National Team: He has been a key player for the national team. He has won three Gold Cup titles, a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and has played in World Cups.

With Guadalajara, "Piojo" has surpassed the 100 official match mark, standing out for his high number of assists and goals.

He wears the number 25 jersey at Chivas, a special number as it represents his anniversary with his wife.

Origin of the nickname: He is known as "Piojo" thanks to his childhood idol, Claudio "Piojo" López.

Personal taste: He is known for his great sense of humor and his fondness for the anime Dragon Ball and soap operas.

Height: 1.76 m.

Age: 31 years.

Height: 1.91 m.

Guillermo Martínez Ayala, better known as "Memote," is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a forward. He currently plays for Pumas UNAM in Liga MX and has been called up to the Mexican National Team.

Youth Academy: Pachuca.

Promotion and other teams: Lobos BUAP, Coras FC, Mineros de Zacatecas, Cafetaleros and Celaya.

First Division: His time at Club Puebla stands out—where he established himself as one of the most lethal strikers in Liga MX—and his subsequent transfer to Pumas UNAM.

Age: 25 years.

Height: 1.71 m.

César "Chino" Huerta (born December 3, 2000, in Guadalajara, Jalisco) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a winger. After standing out in Liga MX with Pumas UNAM, he made the leap to European football to play for RSC Anderlecht in the Belgian league.

Background: He came up through the youth ranks of Club Deportivo Guadalajara (Chivas) and made his debut with the first team in November 2018.

Liga MX: He played for clubs such as Zacatepec, Monarcas Morelia and Mazatlán FC before establishing himself as a star and leader at Pumas UNAM (2022-2025).

Europe: He signed for RSC Anderlecht of the Belgian First Division.

He has been a frequent international player with the Mexican National Team, participating in youth categories (called up for the Under-17 World Cup in 2017) and consolidating himself in the senior team, standing out for his unbalancedness, speed and dribbling ability.

Age: 29 years.

Height: 1.77 m.

Julián Andrés Quiñones is a 29-year-old Colombian-born, naturalized Mexican professional footballer who plays as a center forward or winger. After a brilliant career and multiple titles in Liga MX, he was signed by Al-Qadsiah FC of Saudi Arabia, where he has distinguished himself as a goalscorer and represents the Mexican National Team.

Beginnings: Formed at the amateur club Fútbol Paz de Cali (Colombia), he was detected and recruited by the youth teams of Tigres UANL in 2015.

Liga MX: He played for Venados FC, Lobos BUAP and Tigres, but experienced his greatest successes winning the historic back-to-back championship with Atlas (Apertura 2021 and Clausura 2022) and another back-to-back championship with Club América (Apertura 2023 and Clausura 2024).

His time in Saudi Arabia: In July 2024, he was transferred to Al-Qadsiah Football Club for approximately $16 million, the most expensive sale by a Mexican club at the time. Recently, after finishing as the top scorer in the Saudi Pro League, he renewed his contract with the Saudi club until June 2029.

Youth stage: He represented Colombia in the 2017 South American Under-20 Championship and in the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games.

Mexican National Team: After living in Mexico since the age of 17, he declined a call-up from Colombia to represent "El Tri." He debuted in November 2023 under Jaime Lozano and quickly stood out for his offensive contributions, becoming a key player for the national team.

Age: 23 years.

Height: 1.78 m.

Armando González Alba, known as "La Hormiga" (The Ant), is a Mexican professional footballer born on April 20, 2003, in Celaya, Guanajuato. He currently plays as a forward for Club Deportivo Guadalajara (Chivas) and is a member of the Mexican National Team.

Beginnings: He developed in the youth ranks of Real Aguascalientes before being recruited by Chivas de Guadalajara in 2018.

Consecration: He stood out as a figure and top scorer in youth categories, achieving an immediate impact on the first team during Liga MX (including outstanding performances in the Clásico Tapatío).

National Team: His goalscoring record and mobility on the field earned him the call to represent Mexico internationally, establishing himself as a key prospect for the national team.

The "Goal Otaku": He's a huge fan of anime and video games. In previous tournaments, he celebrated his goals by referencing popular series.

Age: 25 years.

Height: 1.83 m.

Santiago Giménez is a 25-year-old center forward born in Argentina and a naturalized Mexican citizen, who plays for AC Milan in Serie A and the Mexican national team. He is currently competing in the 2026 World Cup.

Cruz Azul (2019-2022): Formed in the youth ranks of 'La Máquina', he debuted in Liga MX on August 28, 2019. With the cement team he won the league title and the Copa MX.

Feyenoord (2022-2025): He signed for the Netherlands team, where he became an idol by scoring 65 goals in 105 games, winning the Eredivisie and the KNVB Cup.

AC Milan (2025-Present): In February 2025, the Italian club paid a record transfer fee of €37 million for his services. He wears the number 9 jersey.

Mexican National Team: Although born in Argentina, he chose to represent Mexico, the country where he grew up. He made his debut with 'El Tri' in October 2021.

Honors: Gold Cup Champion (2023, 2025) and CONCACAF Nations League Champion (2025). He was the top scorer in the 2023 Gold Cup, scoring the winning goal in the final against Panama.

Age: 28 years.

Height: 1.74 m.

Alexis Vega, whose full name is Ernesto Alexis Vega Rojas, is a 28-year-old Mexican footballer who plays as a left winger for Deportivo Toluca in Liga BBVA MX. He is a regular international with the Mexican National Team.

Toluca (2016-2018): He made his professional debut in February 2016 under the command of José Saturnino Cardozo, standing out as a promising young player.

Chivas de Guadalajara (2019-2023): He became one of the most important and unbalanced franchise players of the team, wearing the number 10 jersey.

Toluca (2024-Present): After finishing his time in Guadalajara, he returned to the Red Devils to rediscover his best form and establish himself as a starter.

Notable achievements: Won the bronze medal with the Mexican Olympic Team at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

World Cups: He has been called up to the Senior National Team, being part of the Mexican team in the Qatar 2022 World Cup and forming part of the process towards the World Cup.

Age: 35 years.

Height: 1.89 m.

Raúl Alonso Jiménez Rodríguez (born May 5, 1991, in Tepeji del Río, Hidalgo) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a striker. At 35 years old, he stands out as one of the most important figures for the Mexican National Team, having scored 47 goals and becoming the second-highest scorer in the history of "El Tri."

Training clubs: America (Mexico).

America (2011-2014): He debuted in Liga MX and won the Clausura 2013 title, scoring 38 goals in 103 games.

Atlético de Madrid (2014-2015): He made the leap to Europe, managing to win the Spanish Super Cup.

Benfica (2015-2019): He won multiple titles in Portugal, including two Leagues, accumulating 31 goals in 120 matches.

Wolverhampton Wanderers (2018-2023): He became a historic idol of the club in the Premier League with 57 goals and 22 assists.

Fulham FC (2023-2026): He reached 100 games with the Cottagers and stood out for scoring his 200th professional goal, maintaining a perfect record taking penalties in England.

Wolverhampton Wanderers (2026-present): He returned to the Wolves team to contribute his experience in attack.

Achievements: Gold medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Historical scoring record: He surpassed Jared Borgetti's 46 goals to become the second highest scorer for the Mexican National Team, only behind Javier "Chicharito" Hernández.

Age: 23 years.

Height: 1.78 m.

Brian Gutiérrez is a 23-year-old Mexican-American attacking midfielder. Born in Illinois, he shone in MLS with the Chicago Fire before signing with Club Deportivo Guadalajara and changing his eligibility to represent the Mexican National Team, with whom he is competing in the World Cup.

Chicago Fire (2020-2025): He was trained in the academy and made his professional debut at 16 years old, standing out as one of the greatest gems of the MLS.

Chivas (2025-Present): He signed with Guadalajara at the end of 2025. Since his arrival in the Clausura 2026, he earned an immediate starting position thanks to his technique, field vision and ability to unbalance defenses.

Mexican National Team: After his great run with Chivas, he was called up by Javier Aguirre, earning a key place in the national team.

Projection: His performance in Liga MX and his outstanding participation in the 2026 World Cup have sparked the interest of European clubs, with the Spanish league being one of his preferred destinations.

Age: 30 years.

Height: 1.78 m.

Luis Gerardo Chávez Magallón is a 30-year-old Mexican midfielder, born on January 15, 1996, in Cihuatlán, Jalisco. He is known for his powerful shot and currently plays for Dynamo Moscow in the Russian Premier League, a club with which he has a contract until 2027.

Beginnings and debut: He began his professional career at Xolos de Tijuana in 2016, after having gone through the youth ranks of Tijuana and Atlante.

Consecration (Pachuca): He arrived at the Tuzos of Pachuca in 2019, where he consolidated himself as one of the best midfielders in Liga MX and was a key piece to obtain the championship of the Apertura 2022 tournament.

Leap to Europe: In the summer of 2023, he paid his own release clause to fulfill his European dream and sign for Dynamo Moscow.

Qatar 2022 World Cup: He became a standout figure for the Mexican National Team, scoring one of the most memorable goals of the World Cup with a free kick against Saudi Arabia.

Current situation: After suffering a serious ligament injury in 2025 that kept him off the field for almost 10 months, he made a remarkable recovery and joined the list of players called up for the Mexican National Team to compete in the World Cup.

Age: 17 years.

Height: 1.68 m.

Gilberto Mora Zambrano is a Mexican footballer born on October 14, 2008, in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas. At 17 years old, he plays as an attacking midfielder for Club Tijuana in the Mexican First Division. He is the son of former footballer Gilberto Mora Olayo.

Clubs: He debuted and plays for Club Tijuana (Xolos).

Mexican National Team: He rose to international fame by being part of the national team during the 2026 World Cup.

Historical milestones: He became the youngest player to start for the Mexican National Team in a World Cup and to participate in a World Cup tournament. He also set the record for being the second youngest player in World Cup history to start a knockout stage match (only behind Pelé).

Age: 20 years.

Height: 1.75 m.

Obed Vargas (Obed Gómez Vargas) is a Mexican midfielder born on August 5, 2005, in Anchorage, Alaska, USA. He currently plays for Atlético de Madrid in the Spanish La Liga and represents the Mexican national team, with which he actively participated in the 2016 FIFA World Cup.

Outstanding career: Emerging from the youth ranks of Seattle Sounders (MLS), he made the leap to European football with Atlético de Madrid.

National Team: Although born in the USA, he has Mexican ancestry and has proudly represented Mexico internationally.

Age: 30 years.

Height: 1.69 m.

Orbelín Pineda is a 30-year-old Mexican professional footballer, born on March 24, 1996, in Coyuca de Catalán, Guerrero. He plays as a midfielder and is known for his great agility and vision, currently playing for AEK Athens in the Greek Super League and for the Mexican National Team.

Querétaro (2014-2015): He debuted in the first division under the command of Víctor Manuel Vucetich and quickly stood out for his speed and audacity.

Chivas (2016-2018): He had a brilliant period winning Liga MX, Copa MX and the CONCACAF Champions League.

Cruz Azul (2019-2021): Key player in the historic championship of La Máquina in the Guard1anes 2021 tournament.

Celta Vigo and AEK Athens: In 2022 he made the leap to Europe with Celta Vigo, then was loaned to AEK Athens in Greece, where he consolidated his position by winning the League and Cup, earning the affection of the fans under the orders of Matías Almeyda.

Age: 29 years.

Height: 1.75 m.

Álvaro Fidalgo is a professional footballer from Asturias, Spain, who became a naturalized Mexican citizen. He was born in Oviedo on April 9, 1997. He plays as a midfielder for Real Betis Balompié in the Spanish First Division and is a full international with the Mexican national football team.

Education: He trained in the Real Madrid youth categories (La Fábrica) and became captain of Castilla.

Rise to prominence in Mexico: He arrived in Liga MX in 2021 to play for Club América. During his time with the Azulcrema team, he established himself as one of the best midfielders on the continent, becoming a key player in winning several league titles.

Stage in Europe: After leaving an indelible mark on Mexican football, he signed for Real Betis Balompié.

National Team: Due to his strong roots and career in the country, he obtained Mexican nationality and was called up to represent the Mexican National Team.

Age: 31 years.

Height: 1.82 m.

Luis Romo is a prominent Mexican footballer born on June 5, 1995, in Los Mochis, Sinaloa. Known as "El Tanque" or "El Pescador," he primarily plays as a defensive midfielder or center back. He has excelled at the club level, as a member of the national team, and as an Olympic medalist.

Beginnings: He went through the Cruz Azul youth system but was released. Querétaro (2016-2019): He completed his training in lower divisions and made his debut in the first division.

Cruz Azul (2020-2022): He consolidated his position in Liga MX and was a key player in winning the league title.

Monterrey (2022-2024): He had a standout stint as a key player in the Rayados' system.

Recent Stages: He continued his career playing in the Mexican first division for teams such as Club Deportivo Guadalajara and later returned to Cruz Azul.

Age: 26 years.

Height: 1.72 m.

Erik Antonio Lira Méndez is a Mexican professional footballer born on May 8, 2000 (age 26) in Mexico City. He plays as a defensive midfielder (pivot) wearing number 6 and is known for his tactical intelligence, being a key player for both Cruz Azul and the Mexican National Team.

Beginnings: Formed in the youth ranks of Pumas UNAM, he made his professional debut in Copa MX with Club Necaxa in 2018 and had his Liga MX debut with Pumas in 2020, quickly establishing himself as a starter and runner-up.

Cruz Azul: He arrived at "La Máquina" in January 2022, where he has become an undisputed leader and captain of the team.

Age: 31 years.

Height: 1.74 m.

Jesús Daniel Gallardo Vasconcelos is a prominent Mexican professional footballer, born on August 15, 1994, in Heroica Cárdenas, Tabasco. At 31 years old and 1.74 m tall, he primarily plays as a left-back or left winger and is an undisputed key player for the Mexican National Team.

Current Team: Deportivo Toluca Fútbol Club, a team with which he has managed to establish himself as a key figure.

Honors: Multiple champion of Liga MX, in addition to having won titles such as Campeón de Campeones and the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Previous teams: He began his professional career at Pumas UNAM and had a highly successful period with Rayados de Monterrey.

World Cup History: He has been a fundamental part of the national team, consolidating his career by playing in multiple World Cups (Russia 2018, Qatar 2022 and participating in the 2026 World Cup process).

Achievements: He has been a CONCACAF Gold Cup champion and has surpassed the historic mark of 100 international matches with the "tricolor" jersey.

Age: 22 years.

Height: 1.77 m.

Mateo Chávez García (born May 12, 2004, in San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a left-back. He currently plays for AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie in the Netherlands and is a member of the Mexican national team.

Origin and family: He is the son of Paulo César "Tilón" Chávez, a historic midfielder for Chivas and former national team player.

Education: He trained from the age of 9 in the youth ranks of Club Guadalajara, where he made his first division debut in early 2024 under the command of Fernando Gago.

Leap to Europe: In 2025 he was transferred to AZ Alkmaar of the Dutch league, consolidating his international projection.

Mexican National Team: After good performances in the Eredivisie and the 2025 Gold Cup, he earned the trust of Javier Aguirre to be called up to the 2026 World Cup, where he even scored a goal in the group stage against the Czech Republic.

Age: 26 years.

Height: 1.79 m.

Israel Reyes Romero is a Mexican professional footballer born on May 23, 2000, in El Grullo, Jalisco. He plays as a central defender, right-back, and defensive midfielder, and currently plays for Club América in Liga MX, as well as being a member of the Mexican national team.

Main position: Central defender / Right back Height: 1.81 m Clubs: Atlas FC (2019-2020): He came up through their youth system and made his professional debut on November 23, 2019.

Club Puebla (2020-2022): He achieved his consolidation and football explosion, standing out as one of the best defenders in the league.

Club América (2023-Present): He signed for the Eagles team, where he has been a key player in winning multiple Liga MX championships.

Height: 1.84 m.

Age: 27 years.

Johan Vásquez is a prominent Mexican professional footballer originally from Navojoa, Sonora. At 27 years old, he plays as a central defender and captain of Genoa CFC in Italy's Serie A and is a key player for the Mexican National Team.

Beginnings: He trained in the youth ranks of Cimarrones de Sonora and played for teams such as Rayados de Monterrey and Pumas UNAM.

European signing: He arrived in European football in 2021, signing for Genoa.

Currently: He has established himself as one of the best central defenders in Europe and is captain of his squad in Serie A.

He is a recurring element in the Mexican National Team's call-ups.

He has played over 48 international matches and has represented Mexico in major tournaments, including World Cups and Copa Americas.

At the youth level, he was a key part of the team that won the bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Age: 28 years.

Edson Álvarez is a prominent Mexican footballer born on October 24, 1997, in Tlalnepantla de Baz, State of Mexico. He plays as a defensive midfielder (pivot) and center back, and is currently the captain of the Mexican national team.

Full name: Edson Omar Álvarez Velázquez.

Nickname: El Machín, due to his fierce character, strong marking and commitment on the field.

Height: 1.90 m

Club América (2016-2019): He emerged from the Azulcrema youth academy and debuted in the first division in 2016. He became a key player, scoring the championship goal in the 2018 Apertura final against Cruz Azul.

Ajax Amsterdam (2019-2023): He made the leap to Europe to the Eredivisie of the Netherlands, where he established himself as an undisputed starter, winning two league titles and a Dutch Cup.

West Ham United (2023-Present): He was transferred to the English Premier League, quickly becoming a key player in the Hammers' midfield.

Fenerbahçe (Loan): In August 2025, he joined the Turkish Süper Lig club on loan, maintaining his level in European football.

Age: 29 years.

Height: 1.95 m.

César Jasib Montes Castro, nicknamed "El Cachorro" (The Puppy), is a Mexican footballer born on February 24, 1997, in Hermosillo, Sonora. Standing at 1.95 m tall, he plays as a central defender and is known for his imposing aerial game, leadership, and defensive strength.

Beginnings (2015-2022): He made his professional debut with Rayados de Monterrey, a team with which he earned a starting position and scored the first goal in the history of the BBVA Stadium.

European Football (2022-2024): He made the leap to Europe to play in the Spanish League with RCD Espanyol and later with UD Almería.

Present (2024-Present): He played for Lokomotiv Moscow in the Russian Premier League, where he has established himself as a key player in the defense.

Origin of his nickname: His nickname "The Puppy" arose spontaneously during the broadcast of his professional debut in 2015, when his father or uncle referred to him that way to the commentators, who said it on air and the nickname stuck forever.

A footballing family: His younger brother, Alán Montes, is also a professional footballer and plays as a defender for Club Necaxa in Liga MX.

Age: 28 years.

Height: 1.73 m.

Mexican footballer Jorge Sánchez Ramos was born in Torreón, Coahuila, and comes from a low-income background. His mother, Patricia Ramos, was his rock. During his childhood, he suffered the absence of his father, although over the years they reconciled and forged a relationship.

He came up through the youth ranks of Santos Laguna, where he made his first division debut in 2016 and quickly established himself. His strong performances led him to play for some of the most prominent teams in Liga MX and abroad.

Club América: Arrived in 2018 and was proclaimed champion of Liga MX.

Ajax Amsterdam: He made the leap to Europe in 2022 to play in the Eredivisie of the Netherlands.

FC Porto: He moved to the Primeira Liga of Portugal on loan.

Cruz Azul: He had a brief stint in Mexican football before returning to Europe.

PAOK Thessaloniki FC: He signed for the Greek team, where he remains active.

age 40 years.

Guillermo "Memo" Ochoa (born July 13, 1985) is a legendary Mexican goalkeeper. A product of Club América, he is an international football icon, recognized worldwide for his outstanding performances in World Cups and for being one of the few players in history to have participated in six World Cups.

Clubs: He debuted at Club América (2004). His move to Europe came in 2011 with AC Ajaccio in France. He later played in Spain (Málaga, Granada), Belgium (Standard Liège), Italy (Salernitana) and currently plays for AEL Limassol in Cyprus.

Mexican National Team: He is an absolute icon of El Tri and has been captain in multiple tournaments.

World record: He is the first goalkeeper in history to be called up and participate in six FIFA World Cups, a milestone he shares with other legends such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

FIFA Legacy Patch: He received this prestigious distinction that FIFA awards only to players who have left an indelible mark on the history of the World Cups.

Historical recognition: He ranks among the best goalkeepers in World Cup history.

Height: 1.90 m.

Carlos Acevedo is a prominent Mexican footballer born on April 19, 1996, in Torreón, Coahuila. At 30 years old and 1.85 meters tall, he plays as a goalkeeper for Club Santos Laguna. He has represented Mexico internationally and was called up for the World Cup.

Date of birth: April 19, 1996.

Place of birth: Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico.

Height: 1.83 m - 1.85 m.

Professional debut: August 20, 2016 with Santos Laguna (after the injury of the then goalkeeper Agustín Marchesín).

Age: 26 years

Raúl "Tala" Rangel (born February 25, 2000, in Zapotlán el Grande, Jalisco) is a prominent Mexican footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. He currently plays for Club Deportivo Guadalajara and established himself as the starting goalkeeper for the Mexican National Team during the 2016 World Cup.

Humble origins: Before making his professional football debut, "Tala" worked various jobs to support his family, including baker, butcher, brick factory worker, and helping his grandfather sell coconuts.

Professional debut: He made the leap in the Chivas youth system, debuting in the top league and earning an undisputed starting position in the Guadalajara team due to his security between the posts.

Consecration at the 2026 World Cup: He took over the starting position for El Tri, achieving a historic record by being the first Mexican goalkeeper to keep four consecutive clean sheets in World Cups, standing out with key saves against rivals such as South Korea and Ecuador.

Height: 1.91 m.

Goalkeepers: Raúl Rangel (Guadalajara), Carlos Acevedo (Santos Laguna), and Guillermo Ochoa (AEL Limassol).

Defenders: Jorge Sánchez (Santos Laguna/Europe), Israel Reyes (América), César Montes (Rayados/Europe), Johan Vásquez (Italy), Jesús Gallardo (Toluca), and Mateo Chávez (AZ Alkmaar).

Midfielders: Edson Álvarez (West Ham/Fenerbahçe), Érik Lira (Cruz Azul), Luis Romo (Cruz Azul), Obed Vargas (Seattle/Atlético), Brian Gutiérrez (Chicago/Guadalajara), Álvaro Fidalgo (América/Betis), Orbelín Pineda (Greece), Luis Chávez (Russia), César Huerta (Pumas/Belgium), and Gilberto Mora (Tijuana).

Forwards: Roberto Alvarado (América), Alexis Vega (Toluca), Julián Quiñones (Al-Qadsiah), Santiago Giménez (Milan), Armando "Hormiga" González (Guadalajara), Guillermo Martínez (Pumas), and Raúl Jiménez (Fulham).

Javier "El Vasco" Aguirre (born December 1, 1958) is one of the most prominent coaches in Mexican football. He is currently managing the Mexican National Team in preparation for the World Cup, marking his third stint as head coach (following Korea-Japan 2002 and South Africa 2010).

Known for his intense character, leadership and great tactical ability to save teams in relegation situations or manage dressing rooms under a lot of pressure.

He managed multiple clubs in the Spanish La Liga, including Osasuna (leading them to the Champions League), Atlético de Madrid, Zaragoza, Espanyol, Leganés and Mallorca.

•Notable achievements:

Champion of Liga MX with Pachuca (Winter 1999).

Concacaf Champions League Champion with Rayados de Monterrey (2021).

Runner-up in the Copa del Rey with Mallorca.

International experience leading the national teams of Japan and Egypt.