Which Chivas academy talent will shine in AP26? Vote for your favourite! | OneFootball

Rojiblanca Academy never stops producing and identifying Mexican talent. Year after year, players emerge who draw attention for their qualities, personality, and growth on the pitch, and with AP26 approaching, 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 placed in the Club’s development process.

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

Samir Inda

Samir Inda is one of the academy players who has worked the longest 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. Naturally left-footed, 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, solid finishing, and ability to find space inside the box make him a forward with enormous potential.

Jesús Hernández

Jesús joined Tapatío for Clausura 2026 and quickly became an important part of the team. After an outstanding campaign and a brace in the U-21 title win, he confirmed his development 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 at different Guadalajara levels, 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 center back with great potential, capable of bringing solidity to the back line and clean build-up from the back.

Hugo Mata

Hugo Mata continues to cement his development within the Rojiblanca 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 unbalance 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 bright future.[include="poll" data="poll_id:17"]

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