Who are the youngest players in Chivas' preseason? | OneFootball

Isla Navidad, Colima - The Rojiblanca preseason is underway with Chivas' intensity at full throttle. This preparation period, carried out in double sessions from the coast of Colima, will serve not only to strengthen the physical aspect of the squad towards an optimum performance in the Apertura 2025, but also for Gabriel Milito and his coaching staff to get to know each of the players they will have at their disposal for both the Liga MX and the Leagues Cup 2025.

It is precisely on the latter that we will focus today, as within the group of 28 players who made the trip to Isla Navidad, there are 9 young players who have excelled in the different categories of the Cantera Rojiblanca. For them, these days of work will be one of the most important of the semester, as they will have the opportunity to show themselves and be considered at some point in the season.

Who are these young Rojiblancos and what are their characteristics on the field? Below we are going to tell you everything you need to know about each of them.

- Saúl Zamora / Tapatío / Midfielder

A more than complete containment player, who can slow down the game, cut the advances, put his leg in if necessary, and even distribute the ball to give his team an outlet.

- Daniel Flores / Tapatío / Defender

Left back who stands out for providing depth to reach the final third and usually makes good decisions with the ball.

- Gael García Bernal / Tapatío / Attacker

Plays as a left winger or midfielder with good ball striking and great dribbling ability.

- Eduardo García / Tapatío / Goalkeeper

The 'Dragon' has been considered as the Rebaño's third goalkeeper for several tournaments; he is a goalkeeper who stands out for his power in his shots and reaction capacity to save.

- Sebastián Liceaga / Subs of Chivas / Goalkeeper:

Left-footed goalkeeper, good size, excellent footwork, good 1v1 goalkeeper.

- David Nungaray / Chivas Subs / Goalkeeper:

Has a great command of the box, knows how to play as a sweeper in both phases, is usually very communicative with his defensive line.

- Samir Inda / Subs de Chivas / Midfielder

Left-footed, pivot and inside midfielder, outstanding long throw, second line arrival, good defensive positioning.

- Gael García Ortega / Chivas Subs / Attacker

Left-footed midfielder, decisive in the final third with last pass and finishing, winner of offensive duels on the inside, thanks to his agility and dribbling.

- Santiago Sandoval / Chivas Subs / Attacker

Left-footed winger who can also play inside, second line arrival, breakaway, offensive 1v1 on the outside and inside.