Mayra Pelayo is Chivas Femenil's new player | OneFootball

Chivas Femenil aims to surpass its 2025 achievements, and to do so, the Sports Management has signed an experienced midfielder, as Mayra Pelayo dons the red and white jersey and will put all her talent at the service of the team starting in the 2026 Clausura.

Who is Mayra Pelayo?

- She is 28 years old, was born in California, and is 1.65 meters tall.

- She is the daughter of Mexican parents, so she is Mexican by birth.

- She studied and played at the University of Florida, so she has college-level experience, in addition to extensive experience in the Liga MX Femenil.

- She is a member of the Mexican national team and was recently nominated for the Marta Award for best goal of 2024, thanks to the goal she scored in Mexico's victory over the United States in that year's W Gold Cup.

How does she play and what are her characteristics?

- She has a skilled right foot, which allows her to score consistently from set pieces thanks to her exceptional ball striking ability.

- One of her strengths is her ability to exploit the inside lanes to play short passes and contribute to her team's circulation.

- Added to this is her great individual technique, which allows her to get out of complex situations and complete passes in high-pressure scenarios.

Technical details

- Name: Mayra Alejandra Pelayo-Bernal

- Date of birth: January 29, 1997

- Place of birth: California, United States

- Career in Liga MX Femenil: América Femenil and Xolos Femenil

Statistics in Liga MX Femenil

- Games played: 116

- Starts: 70

- Minutes played: 6,570

- Goals: 21