This piece explores how Mexican players are shaping their path in Europe as a new season approaches.
As the 2022-23 football year closes, clubs that will compete in European tournaments next season are already being identified. It promises to be a standout period for Mexican footballers in the continent and one of the most represented seasons in Europe for Aztec players. Some athletes will begin in the group stage while others must go through challenging knockout rounds to prove their worth.
Among them, stars like Jesus Manuel Corona, Hirving Lozano, and Santiago Gimenez push for historic achievements in the UEFA Champions League. Their teams aim to leave a lasting mark on Europe’s premier club competition.
West Ham United will host Edson Alvarez for his first full season in England. He is set to compete in the UEFA Europa League after securing a move from Ajax in the Eredivisie, presenting a new stage for his development in the top tier of European football.
UPDATED LIST OF MEXICAN TRI-COLOURS IN EUROPE
Within the pages of GOAL, the focus shifts to the Mexicans who will represent their country in the major international club cups during the 2023-24 season. Their appearances will span the Champions League, the Europa League, and the Europa Conference League as they pursue notable club-level success in Europe.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
- Hirving Lozano (Napoli) – Serie A champion
- Jesus Manuel Corona (Seville) – Europa League champion
- Santiago Gimenez (Feyenoord) – Eredivisie champion
- Jorge Sanchez (Porto) – Second place in the Portuguese league
- Orbelin Pineda (AEK) – Greek Super League
- Rodolfo Pizarro (AEK) – Greek Super League
*Previous stage
EUROPE LEAGUE AND CONFERENCE LEAGUE
Source: GOAL