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FIFA World Cup 2022: Top 5 players to Watch Out for in the Mexico team

Mexico will be one of the 32 teams that will be participating in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. The team consists of some high-quality players in its squad, each of whom has the ability to change matches on their own. The side was knocked out in the quarter-finals against Brazil in the previous edition of the World Cup in 2018 after eliminating defending champions Germany in the group stage. 

Although the team hasn’t been able to win the trophy so far in its history, the side will be looking to turn things around this time. It’s time for us to have a look at the top 5 players for Mexico in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022:-

5. Andres Guardado

Andres Guardado who currently plays for the Spanish club Real Betis, made his debut for Mexico in 2005 at the age of 19. The midfielder was a part of his team during the 2010 World Cup. He was a crucial part of the team during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and also participated in the 2018 World Cup in Russia. He will have a crucial role to play for his side during the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. 

His stats for Mexico so far are:-

  • Matches – 177
  • Goals – 28

4. Raul Jim

Raul Jimenez
Raul Jimenez (Photo Credit / FIFA)

Currently playing for the English club, Wolves, Raul Jimenez made his international debut for Mexico in 2013 at the age of 22. The forward will be playing in his third edition of the World Cup, having played in the 2014 and 2018 editions of the tournament. The 31-year-old has been in fairly good form recently and will be important to Mexico during the FIFA World Cup 2022. 

His stats for Mexico so far are:-

  • Matches – 94
  • Goals – 29

3. Edson Alvarez

Edson Alvarez, who currently plays for the dutch club, Ajax, made his international debut for Mexico in 2017 at the age of 20. Alvarez was a major part of his team during the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The midfielder has been in fine form recently for his club, and it will be interesting to scout him at the FIFA World Cup 2022.

His stats for Mexico so far are:-

  • Matches – 58
  • Goals – 3

2. Guillermo Ochoa

Guillermo Ochoa
Guillermo Ochoa (Photo Credit: FIFA)

Mexico’s legendary goalkeeper, who currently plays for Club America, made his debut for the national team in 2006. He was a major part of the team during the 2010, 2014, and 2018 World Cups. He has made regular appearances for his team in several important tournaments and will be a key player for his team in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. 

His stats for Mexico so far are:-

  • Matches – 131
  • Clean sheets – 56

1. Hirving Lozano

Currently playing for Napoli, Hirving Lozano made his debut for Mexico back in 2016 at the age of 20. He made his World Cup debut in the 2018 edition of the tournament, where he scored in his team’s opening game against Germany. He will also be a player to watch in the upcoming World Cup. 

His stats for Mexico are:-

  • Matches – 59
  • Goals – 16

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