The mission is clear: at Chivas, new Mexican stars are developed | OneFootball

Guadalajara has enjoyed a strong Clausura 2026 campaign, leading in several key areas. The standings are one of them, made possible by the individual form of the entire squad, but also by something few teams can achieve: true identity. With 9 players developed in Cantera Rojiblanca, along with the addition of some of the best Mexican prospects, Chivasreinforces one of its core principles: believing in and promoting national talent to shape the country’s next stars.

The work in youth development is essential to building top-level players, and under this philosophy, el Rebaño Sagradohas established a methodology that develops well-rounded individuals—great professionals and even better people. This effort has paid off, as a core group of homegrown players has emerged, now delivering minutes, performance, and personality at the highest level. Below, we break down the process behind this success, as Chivas continues to bet on young talent.

Guadalajara, leader in the standings and in youth minutes

From the opening rounds, el Rebaño fulfilled this requirement by accumulating 3,142 minutes, nearly triple the 1,170 required by regulations. What is an obligation for other clubs is a source of pride and identity for us, and thanks to this philosophy, several players are now showcasing their full potential, regardless of age.

Cantera Rojiblanca, the backbone of Gabriel Milito’s team

Beyond the youngest players, several Cantera Rojiblanca graduates have established themselves at the top level and now form the backbone of Guadalajara. In addition to Armando González, Santiago Sandoval, Hugo Camberos, and Yael Padilla, there are:

New faces in Milito’s process

Gabriel Milito’s project has been defined by trust in young players, integrating several prospects into First Team training.

Ahead of CL26, preseason included new faces such as Leonardo Jiménez and Daniel Villaseca, who experienced the demands of the First Team and began their process under the Argentine coach. Recently, both were called up for the friendly against Atlas in Los Angeles, gaining their first experience with the senior squad.

Other young players involved in this process include goalkeepers Sebastián Liceaga and Raúl ‘Robinho’ Romero, as well as forward Gael García and defender Ángel Chávez, who made his debut in this season’s Clásico de México.

In the same vein, Samir Inda also stands out, having made his professional debut in AP25 against Necaxa, where he even scored his first goal for Chivas.