Santiago Sandoval

Santiago Sandoval is distinguished by his humility, serenity, and mental maturity both on and off the field.
Despite having jumped directly from the youth ranks to the Chivas first team and quickly becoming one of the most promising talents in Mexican football, his entourage and coaching staff highlight the following traits in his character:
Humility and feet on the ground: He remains calm in the face of praise from the fans and the press, knowing that his career in the first division is just beginning.
Learning ability: He constantly relies on the team's key players for guidance and to understand the demands of professional football.
Discipline and intensity: On the field he is a tenacious, aggressive and dynamic footballer, showing great confidence to ask for the ball in moments of high pressure.
He's also funny both on and off the field.

Santiago Sandoval is characterized by a reserved, slow, and very collective style of speaking.
In interviews and statements to the media, his way of expressing himself stands out for the following characteristics:
Calm and measured tone: He speaks with a moderate volume and a slow pace, conveying tranquility and maturity despite his young age.
Collective and modest discourse: He avoids highlighting his individual achievements and usually attributes success to teamwork, the technical staff and the support of his family.
Subtle coastal accent: Being a native of Boca del Río, Veracruz, he retains a soft intonation typical of the Mexican coast, maintaining regional warmth when expressing himself.
Classic sports vocabulary: Use direct phrases focused on discipline, daily work and commitment to the red and white fans.
He also often speaks several phrases and words that any Mexican teenager of his age would use, since he is from his generation, which would be Z.

🧤 Goalkeepers
Raúl "Tala" Rangel (#1)
Oscar Whalley (#13)
Eduardo García / Sebastián Liceaga (#30 / #31)
🛡️ Defenses
José Castillo (#2)
Diego Campillo (#3)
Miguel Tapias (#4)
Bryan Gonzalez (#5)
Luis Rey (#16)
Miguel Gómez (#24)
Leonardo Sepúlveda (#27)
⚙️ Midfielders
Omar Govea (#6)
Luis Romo (#7)
Efraín Álvarez (#10)
Brian Gutierrez (#11)
Hugo Camberos (#14)
Erick Gutierrez (#15)
Kevin Castañeda (#19)
Daniel Aguirre (#23)
Fernando "Oso" González (#28)
Santiago Sandoval (#30)
Richard "Richy" Ledezma (#37)
⚽ Forwards
Angel Sepúlveda (#9)
Ricardo Marín (#17)
Jonathan Pérez (#18)
Roberto "Piojo" Alvarado (#25)
Teun Wilke (#29)
Jordan Carrillo (#33)
Armando González (#34)
Note: The technical direction is in charge of Gabriel Milito.

Full name: Santiago Sandoval González
Date of birth: August 7, 2007 (19 years old)
Place of birth: Boca del Río, Veracruz, Mexico 🇲🇽
Position: Midfielder / Attacking Midfielder
Current club: CD Guadalajara (Liga MX)
Height: 1.65 m
Profile: Left / Left-handed
International selection: Mexico youth (Under-20)