For the preparation work that the Rebaño Sagrado is carrying out with a view to the Clausura 2025 and the CONCACAF Champions Cup, it was decided that 10 players from the Rojiblanca youth academy will join the preseason, who want to take advantage of this showcase to earn their place in the First Team.
In total, there are 9 players from Tapatío, the brand-new Ascenso MX Champion, who were considered to carry out these tasks, in addition to Ariel Castro, who alternated his participation with the U-23 and U-19 teams in the previous semester.
Who are the Chivas youth players working in Zacatecas?
- Eduardo García: The 'Dragon' is 22 years old and has been considered the third goalkeeper of the Rebaño for several tournaments. He has accumulated 2 Expansion League titles with El Tapatío and stands out for being a great goalkeeper and for having good footwork.
- Miguel Gómez: He is 22 years old and plays as a right back. The Perla de Occidente native is good in defensive duels, but his main strength is the way he participates with the ball, as his interpretation of the game helps him to occupy central lanes and also get close to the opponent's area. Gómez's role could even be summarized as that of another midfielder, but starting from the back.
- Daniel Flores: This 21-year-old Rojiblanco youth player also plays as a winger, but on the left flank. Flores stood out in the recent Tapatío title because of the way he provided depth on that flank, in addition to the fact that he usually makes good decisions with the ball in the final third.
- Luis Rey: Many are already familiar with this lanky 22-year-old center back, as he made his debut with Guadalajara during the previous tournament and left a very good impression. In addition to his physical power, Rey uses his great vision to make good starts with the ball, as he uses his low pass to set up teammates between the lines.
- Saúl Zamora: This midfielder was Tapatío's central axis during the Apertura 2024. At 21 years of age and with a fairly educated left foot, Zamora earned his consideration thanks to the good judgment he has with the ball and the way in which he is able to compensate the movements of his teammates who complement him in the middle of the field. In fact, his shot led him to score several important goals in the Liguilla, which would eventually become the second championship for the Rebaño's affiliate.
- Ariel Castro: This player has always stood out throughout his time at the Cantera Rojiblanca, as he can play as a midfielder or midfielder. He is 19 years old and has tremendous individual technique, which he combines with his agility with the ball. He has good spin and dribbling, which is why he usually wins duels even in central lanes.
- Hugo Camberos: At only 17 years of age, the young Tapatío attacker managed to conquer the eyes of a large part of the Rojiblanca Nation. Camberos is a winger on both flanks or playmaker, and is characterized by his explosiveness, dribbling and decision making. He is a player of associative conditions, so he has shown a great understanding of the game at his young age.
- Gael García: The 22-year-old native of Tala, Jalisco, plays as a left winger or playmaker. He was another of the decisive players for the Rebaño affiliate during the Apertura 2024, thanks to his dribbling and striking. He already made his debut with Guadalajara in the Clausura 2024, so now he will seek to establish himself in the maximum circuit.
- Benjamín Sánchez: After a long training process in Chiverío's youth academy, Sánchez arrives at this preseason in his best footballing moment. The 23-year-old attacker had a tremendous performance with El Tapatío, playing as a second striker or as a midfielder, showing as his main virtues his associative play and good movements to generate passing lanes or simply drag markers.
- Teun Wilke: The lanky striker is also well known by all, since he made his debut in the maximum circuit during the Apertura 2024. He is 22 years old, was born in Querétaro and is a physical power on the move, which he imposes to win duels with his back to goal and also in aerial disputes.
