Denise Castro: Chivas Femenil's Wild Card in Attack | OneFootball

To get closer to their best version on the pitch, Chivas Femenil knows that beyond their collective play, they can rely on the quality of each of their players to get the job done in the women's league. Ahead of their clash with Cruz Azul, special attention should be paid to Denise Castro, as she has proven to be a very useful player for Antonio Contreras' team.

The Guadalajara No. 22 is in her third tournament with the Rojiblanco side, with 10 goals to her name since joining Mexico's most beloved team. In just over a year, Castro has adapted perfectly to the Tapatío lineup, always serving as a versatile option in the Rebaño's attack.

Although we initially saw her on the left wing, Denise can comfortably play out wide, as a nominal center forward, as part of a front two, and even behind the No. 9, opening up a wide range of possibilities for the team and the manager.

Game reading, dribbling in tight spaces and an outstanding sense of positioning were some of the qualities that made Castro's arrival in Liga MX Femenil even more eye-catching. In the current Apertura 2026, the attacker has already scored 3 goals that have resulted in wins for Guadalajara: against Puebla, Atlas and Xolos, confirming her scoring instincts inside the box.

With Friday's visit to La Máquina in mind, Chivas Femenil can count on the quality Denise Castro brings to the team every matchday, as they look to string together more wins in the women's league.

Denise Castro's Numbers in AP26

- 8 matches played

- 2 starts

- 323 minutes played

- 3 goals

- 74 completed passes

- 48 successful passes in the opponent's half

- 201 touches