Which Chivas academy talent will break out in AP26? Vote! | OneFootball

Rojiblanco Academy never stops producing and spotting Mexican talent. Year after year, players emerge who draw attention for their qualities, personality, and development on the field, and heading into AP26 several of them will look to earn a place with the First Team.

Gabriel Milito once again turned to the Rebaño’s Youth Academy to bring several young players into preseason ahead of AP26 and the 2026 Leagues Cup, a sign of the trust the Club has in its development process.

Below, get to know some of the players looking to break through with the First Team and, at the end of the article, vote for the young Rojiblanco you think will be Guadalajara’s big breakout revelation in AP26!

Samir Inda

Samir Inda is one of the academy players who has spent the most time working under Gabriel Milito. He made his First Team debut in Apertura 2025 and already knows what it’s like to score wearing the Rojiblanca shirt. A natural left-footer, he can play as a holding midfielder or central midfielder, and stands out for his long passing, late runs into the box, and defensive balance.

Sergio Aguayo

Sergio Aguayo has also been part of different processes with Gabriel Milito. He even featured in the friendly against Atlas in Los Angeles, where he showed flashes of his attacking quality. His strength in one-on-one situations, his good finishing, and his ability to find space inside the box make him an attacker with enormous potential.

Jesús Hernández

Jesús arrived at Tapatío for Clausura 2026 and quickly became an important part of the team. After an outstanding campaign and a brace in the U-21 championship, he confirmed his growth as a striker with a very bright future. His scoring ability and presence inside the box are his main strengths.

Yohan Orozco

After winning the U-21 title, standing out in different Guadalajara age groups, and establishing himself as a regular with Mexico’s youth national teams, Yohan Orozco continues to take important steps in his development. His physical strength, defensive reliability, and standout technical ability make him a defender with great potential, capable of bringing solidity to the back line and clean buildup from the back.

Hugo Mata

Hugo Mata continues to build on his development within the Rojiblanco Academy. His performances earned him consideration from Gabriel Milito for the friendly against Atlas in Los Angeles, taking another step forward in his development. He can play as an attacking midfielder or on the left wing, where he stands out for his dribbling, ball carrying, and changes of pace to unsettle opposing defenses.

Leonel Calderón

Calderón took an important step during Clausura 2026 by establishing himself with the U-21s and being part of the category’s championship-winning team. He stands out for his speed, defensive solidity, and ability to join the attack, qualities that allow him to cover the entire flank with intensity and project himself as a fullback with a great future.[include="poll" data="poll_id:17"]

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