Gabriela Valenzuela, adaptability personified | OneFootball

With every match, Antonio Contreras’ process with Chivas Femenil becomes more evident. His team has embraced strong discipline off the ball, becoming an uncomfortable side to face in pressing and ball recovery. As a result, the Rebaño Sagrado finished as the second-best defense in Liga MX Femenil across the two tournaments played in 2025.Beyond the collective growth, several players within Guadalajara have evolved to meet the objectives set by the coaching staff, earning starting roles while performing in positions different from their natural ones. The clearest example wears number 9: Gabriela Valenzuela.Thanks to her attacking qualities — speed, close control, and vision — ‘Gaby’ has transitioned from being an electric winger to establishing herself as a full-back over the past year. She can perform on either flank, contributing both in attack and in defense.Valenzuela stands out for her tireless work rate, whether driving forward in offensive sequences or immediately working to recover the ball after possession is lost. That is precisely what enhances her defensive profile: pace and sacrifice in the back line to compete in every duel, combined with the stamina to join the attack and create 2v1 situations out wide.The determination with which ‘Gaby’ approaches every match will be crucial this Sunday, when Chivas Femenil host Santos on Matchday 3 of the Clausura 2026. For that reason, all eyes will be on one of the most beloved players in the Rojiblanco squad.

Gabriela Valenzuela’s numbers in CL26