Brian Gutierrez

Deeply family-oriented and deeply rooted in his heritage: Although born in the U.S., he cherishes his Mexican heritage. His decision to play for Chivas and the Mexican National Team stemmed largely from his love for his family and grandparents, who are from Jalisco. Focused and mature: He handles the pressure of playing for big teams with great calm and maturity. He doesn't get caught up in fame or press criticism. Self-critical and hardworking: He has a growth mindset. If he has a bad game, he's the first to honestly admit that he needs to improve and work twice as hard. Charismatic and noble: He has an easy smile, a light and friendly vibe, which makes him quickly win the affection of his dressing room mates. Explosive change of pace: He's not a long-distance sprinter who runs in a straight line all the time, but a player with rapid acceleration over short distances. His greatest strength is his "stop and go" ability, which allows him to shake off opponents in a split second. Mental speed and fluidity: He plays with one or two touches at most. His pace is evident in how quickly he thinks and releases the ball, giving the team's offensive transitions a lot of dynamism so the game never stagnates. Constant intensity and mobility: He puts in a lot of physical effort. He moves all over the attacking front, constantly making runs to receive the ball unmarked and breaking lines with quick dribbles towards the opponent's area.

Face shape: She has an oval-shaped face with a well-defined but youthful jawline. Her features are delicate and very expressive. Eyes and Gaze: Her eyes are dark brown and almond-shaped. She usually has a very focused gaze or a very spontaneous smile that gives her a very friendly air. Eyebrows: They are thick, dark and well-defined, which gives a lot of strength to her facial expression. Hair: It is one of her most noticeable characteristics. She usually wears her hair dark brown, cut in a fade style on the sides with more volume on top, sometimes with a natural texture or light, well-styled curls. Skin and facial hair: His skin tone is light Latino/mestizo. He is usually clean-shaven or has a very light, neat beard, maintaining a youthful appearance. Height: He is approximately 1.78 meters (5 feet 10 inches), which gives him an ideal height for his position on the court: agile but with a good presence. Build: He has an athletic and slender build (lean but toned). He's not a massive player or one with exaggerated muscles, but rather has the typical body of a creative midfielder: lean muscle fibers, strong legs, and a narrow waist that allows him to change pace and turn quickly. Shoulders and Torso: Her shoulders are straight and well-proportioned to her torso. Being in constant physical condition, she has a firm and defined chest and abdomen, while maintaining a light, slender appearance. Hands: As a high-performance athlete, his hands are proportionate to his height, with long, slender fingers. They have the firm look of someone who trains daily, but without being rough. Arms: They are slim and defined. On the court, the musculature of the forearms and biceps is noticeable when he is in motion, but without losing agility. Legs: As a footballer, this is the most developed part of his body. He has powerful thighs (quadriceps) and very defined, muscular calves.

Formation and Debut: Emerging from the Chicago Fire academy, he signed his contract as a Homegrown player in March 2020 and made his professional debut on August 20 of that same year at just 17 years old. Growth and MVP: He became an indispensable part of the Illinois club. His breakout year was 2023, when he was named the Chicago Fire's Most Valuable Player (MVP) after leading the team with 9 assists. He also made the prestigious MLS 22 Under 22 list in both 2023 and 2024. Last great season: In the 2025 cycle, he posted impressive numbers in MLS, recording his highest goal tally with the Fire and becoming the first academy player in club history to score in a postseason match during the MLS Cup Playoffs. In total, he played 164 official matches and scored 21 goals for Chicago. Youth with the USA: He represented the United States in various youth categories since 2017 and made his debut with the senior US national team in January 2025 in friendly matches against Venezuela and Costa Rica. The "One-Time Switch" for Mexico: Possessing dual nationality, he formally requested a change of federation from FIFA. On January 21, 2026, his eligibility to play for Mexico was officially granted, and he made his debut the following day with the senior national team under Javier Aguirre in a victory against Panama. World Cup Consecration: He earned a permanent place in the final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he played minutes in the group stage (against South Africa and South Korea) and in the knockout round of the round of 16.

GOALKEEPERS No. 1 “Tala” Raúl Rangel

No. 30 — Eduardo García

DEFENSES No. 19 — Diego Campillo

No. 2 — José Castillo

No. 7 — Luis Romo

No. — — Luis Gabriel Rey

No. 3 “Tiba” Gilberto Sepúlveda

No. 4 — Miguel Tapias

No. 5 — Bryan Gonzalez

No. 27 — Leonardo Sepúlveda

No. 37 — Richard Ledezma

No. 24 — Miguel Gómez

MIDFIELDERS No. — “Guti” Erick Gutierrez

No. 11 — Brian Gutierrez

No. 10 “Efro” Efraín Álvarez

No. — — Kevin Castañeda

No. 226 — Santiago Sandoval

FORWARDS/WINGERS No. — — Jordan Carrillo

No. — “Cowboy” Cade Cowell

No. 18 — Jonathan Pérez

No. 25 “Louse” Roberto Alvarado

No. 34 “The Ant” Armando González