Great news for the Selección Mexicana! Raúl Rangel remains in top form | OneFootball

Raúl Rangel is enjoying the best stretch of his young career and has stepped forward to establish himself as the most decisive Mexican goalkeeper today. His steady growth since making his debut in 2024 has turned him into a reliable presence between the posts for Club Deportivo Guadalajara and firmly placed him among the candidates to make the final Selección Mexicana de Fútbol roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

At 25 years old, the 'Tala' displays leadership, personality, and authority. His demeanor inspires total confidence throughout Chivas’ defensive structure, and those qualities have not gone unnoticed by Javier Aguirre, who continues to monitor him closely and views him as a real option to guard the Tricolor’s goal.

Guadalajara remains perfect, sits atop the Clausura 2026 standings, and boasts the third-best defense in the tournament, with just 4 goals conceded in 6 matches—a statistic that has the Red-and-White goalkeeper as its main standard-bearer.

So far this semester, Rangel has played all 540 possible minutes, recording 3 clean sheets. He has also tallied 12 saves, 13 one-on-one duels won (the second-best mark in the league), 28 effective hand clearances (league leader), and 11 aerial balls claimed, reaffirming his dominance in the air.

In building from the back, Raúl Rangel has proven to be a highly valuable strategic asset. His ability to deliver long passes allows him to find teammates at distance when opponents press high, but he also dares—accurately and intelligently—to thread passes between the lines to break the first line of pressure. He does not shy away from receiving the ball at his feet under pressure; on the contrary, he trusts his technique and decision-making, showcasing constant evolution in his footwork.

Through his personality, the Red-and-White goalkeeper conveys composure in high-pressure moments, displaying impeccable emotional control. Today, one of Mexico’s top goalkeepers has emerged from the Cantera Rojiblanca and protects Guadalajara’s net. And as Chivas sets the pace in the tournament, Raúl Rangel’s name continues to grow louder on the national stage ahead of this year’s World Cup, in which our country will be one of the hosts.