Diego Lainez – Football Scout

Kylian Mbappe, Christian Pulisic and Frenkie de Jong lead soccer’s 30 best players under 21

It’s 2019. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the dominant forces in soccer, winning nearly every individual award and leading their clubs to title after title. Yet both are in the twilights of their careers, at 31 and 34 years old respectively, and previous heirs to the throne such as Neymar and Gareth Bale haven’t come close to filling their boots.

It’s the same story for a slew of defensive talent, as Vincent Kompany, Sergio Ramos, Gianluigi Buffon and Giorgio Chiellini are approaching…

Mexico Hot List: Galaxy’s Jonathan Dos Santos steals show; Betis’ Lainez shows youth

Jonathan Dos Santos of Mexico celebrates after scoring the first goal of the game against Paraguay.
The beginning of a new managerial era for the Mexican national team represents a new chance for El Tri to gain relevance. With Gerardo “Tata” Martino now at the helm — and adamant that global respect for the national team is paramount — several of Mexico’s top names had an invaluable opportunity to showcase their talents in the latest international break.
Following the recent victories over Chile and Paraguay, here is the latest Mexico hot list.
Heating Up
Carlos Rodriguez, MF, Monterrey
Why…

Mexico stars Lainez, Guardado to play U.S. friendlies with Real Betis

Guardado will travel to the United States with Betis for a pair of spring friendlies.
Fans of Mexico national team players Diego Lainez and Andres Guardado will have a chance to see them in action when Real Betis play two matches in the United States this spring, the first against DC United on May 22 at Audi Field and the second three days later against Chattanooga FC in Tennessee’s Finley Stadium.
Real Betis confirmed the matches on Thursday as part of their postseason.
“This is part of our continued international expansion, which includes increasing Real Betis’ presence beyond…

Mexicans abroad: Tecatito Corona continues fine form for Porto, Lainez provides late heroics

Jesus Corona is having a career season with five goals and nine assists so far for Porto.
A long list of Mexican soccer’s top talents are making names for themselves at clubs abroad. With several key figures playing week in and week out in a number of Europe’s top leagues, keeping track of all of El Tri’s stars can at times be daunting.
In order to help keep tabs on those across the Atlantic, we’ve created a weekly award that will be given to the most outstanding player. Along with a few honorable mentions — and a “dishonorable mention” label — here are the noteworthy performances…

Mexicans abroad: Hirving Lozano wins Europeo of the Week following two-goal heroics for PSV

Hirving Lozano won’t be at PSV for much longer than this season if he continues to play so well in all competitions.

More than ever before, some of the top names in Mexican soccer are playing for clubs abroad. With several key figures playing week in and week out in a number of top European leagues, keeping track of all the high-profile stars can at times be daunting.

In order to help keep tabs on those across the Atlantic, we’ve created a weekly award that will be given to the most outstanding player. Along with a few honorable mentions — and a “dishonorable mention” prize — here are the noteworthy performances…

Like Messi, size shouldn’t hinder Real Betis’ Diego Lainez – Rafa Marquez

Diego Lainez joined Real Betis last week.
Former Barcelona defender Rafa Marquez is backing fellow Mexican Diego Lainez to succeed at Real Betis despite his slight frame, questioning whether Lionel Messi’s size has been an impediment to the Argentine.
Lainez signed for Betis from Club America last weekend and a lot is expected from a player projected to be a future El Tri star.
“We’ve got to give him time and be patient,” the 39-year-old Marquez said in an interview with ESPN. “Height? Ask Leo Messi, I don’t think [it’s an issue]. Without…

Ajax close in on Liga MX champion Diego Lainez – sources

Diego Lainez, 18, appears set to join Dutch giants Ajax.
MEXICO CITY — Club America youngster Diego Lainez lifted the Liga MX title on Sunday and is now set to sign for Dutch side Ajax, sources close to the deal have told ESPN Mexico.
Univision first reported that there was a formal offer for Lainez and that Sunday’s 2-0 victory over Cruz Azul to win the 2018 Apertura was likely to be his final game for Las Aguilas.
Lainez, 18, was linked with Lyon earlier this week and has indicated previously that a move to Europe is in his plans for the future.
“You…

Mexico’s Angel Zaldivar on red card: U.S. played ‘dirty game’

NASHVILLE — Angel Zaldivar was sent off for Mexico’s 1-0 loss to the United States on Wednesday and pulled no punches in criticizing the opposition’s attitude.
The Chivas forward saw red in the 67th minute, two minutes after 6-foot-4 defender Matt Miazga had appeared to mock 5-5 Mexico forward Diego Lainez about his height.
Miazga was then photographed waving off Zaldivar as he left the field, something which irked the 24-year-old.
“You see what their values are, they don’t know how to win,” Zaldivar…

Club America’s Diego Lainez showing why he’s Mexico’s next great young talent

Diego Lainez’s two goals vs. Pachuca announced his presence on the Liga MX stage.
Diego Lainez is the type of player you can recall the time and place you saw him play live for the very first time.

The ball seems to be glued to his left foot when he dribbles, the opposition players smell danger and approach, often leaving space for teammates, and there is a grace about him that few players possess. He invites the spectator to imagine when he’s on the ball, both in the immediate sense of where a play will end up, as well as just how high the 18-year-old’s ceiling could be.

Lainez’s…

Diego Lainez, Jesus Angulo lead list of Mexican youngsters ready to break out in Liga MX

Jesus Angulo has been tabbed as part of the next generation by Juan Carlos Osorio.
There had been pressure from the media and Mexican footballers’ association on Liga MX to establish rules that force clubs to give youngsters more playing time. And it worked: For the 2018 Apertura, the league has added a regulation to ensure each club gives players, born in 1997 or before, at least 765 minutes of playing time during the regular season.
The rule comes in at an interesting time for the Mexican national team. El Tri will require a gradual generational change at some point between…

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