Hirving Lozano

Hirving Lozano, most recently a winger for the Major League Soccer club San Diego FC, began his professional career at Pachuca, where his contributions were instrumental in winning the 2016 Clausura and the 2016-17 CONCACAF Champions League. In 2017, Lozano signed with PSV Eindhoven, a transition that saw him winning the Eredivisie title in his first season and clinching the top scorer position for the team. His transfer to Napoli in 2019 for a reported €42 million marked him as the most expensive Mexican player of all time and culminated in a Serie A title in his fourth season before a return to PSV in 2023.

Lozano's international representation includes various levels for Mexico, including the U20 and U23 teams, with his senior debut occurring in 2016. His presence in multiple international tournaments such as the Copa América Centenario, the FIFA Confederations Cup, and two FIFA World Cups (2018, 2022), speaks to his extensive experience on the world stage. Notably, Lozano was part of the Mexico team that finished as runners-up in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup and the 2021 and 2024 CONCACAF Nations League. His youth national team accomplishments include winning the 2015 CONCACAF U-20 Championship and the Olympic Qualifying Championship in the same year.

Recognition of Lozano's performance has come in the form of various awards, including the CONCACAF Champions League Player of the Week and the Golden Boot as the top scorer in the 2016–17 CONCACAF Champions League. He was also named in the Eredivisie Team of the Season for 2017-18 and the Champions League breakthrough team of 2018. His playing style, likened to Lionel Messi's, is marked by a low center of gravity and quick control of the ball. These qualities, along with his extensive experience and achievements, make Lozano a player of notable distinction in the football world.