José Juanga Macías Pérez

Guadalajara

2017–18: Debut season and CONCACAF Champions League title

Macías began his career at the youth academy of his hometown club, Guadalajara. In June 2017, he was promoted to the senior squad by coach Matías Almeyda. On July 16, Macías made his professional debut in the Campeón de Campeones match against Tigres UANL. Six days later, he made his Liga MX debut in a match against Toluca. On August 8, Macías scored his first professional goal in a Copa MX match against Juárez. On October 28, he scored his first brace against Tijuana in a 3–1 home win.

2018–20: Loan to León

On 9 December 2018, Macías joined León on a one-year loan with an option to buy. He scored eight goals during the regular phase of the 2019 Clausura, making him the top-scoring Mexican player in the tournament. Macías scored another two goals in the championship stage to take his total goal tally to ten as León progressed to the final. However, due to his commitment to represent Mexico at the U-20 World Cup, he was unable to play in the final. Macias' performances earned him a spot in the Best XI of the 2019 Clausura. He finished the 2019 Apertura with eight goals under his name.

2020–21: Return to Guadalajara, top goalscorer, and injury

On 1 January 2020, Macías returned to Guadalajara after León failed to agree on personal terms with the player. Before the start of the Clausura 2020, Guadalajara took part in a friendly tournament, the 2020 Copa por México.…

Youth

On 25 October 2018, Macías was called up by Diego Ramírez to participate in the 2018 CONCACAF U-20 Championship. He scored 10 goals in the tournament, including 4 against Aruba, winning him the Golden Boot of the tournament. As Mexico would finish runner-up in the tournament, he was listed in the Best XI of the tournament. In April 2019, Macías was included in the 21-player squad to represent Mexico at the U-20 World Cup in Poland. Macías was included in the final roster that participated at the 2018 Toulon Tournament. He would go on to appear in three matches as Mexico finished runners-up. Macías was included in the final roster that participated in the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games. He appeared in two group stage matches as Mexico finished last in their group with one point. Macías was called up by Jaime Lozano to participate at the 2020 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship, scoring one goal in four appearances, where Mexico won the competition. He was in the final roster for 2020 Summer Olympics but withdrew due to injury, being subsequently replaced by Adrián Mora.

Senior

On 2 October 2019, under Gerardo Martino, Macías earned his first cap with the senior national team in a friendly match against Trinidad and Tobago, scoring on his debut in the team's 2–0 victory. A couple of days later, he would score in both 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League fixtures. The first against Bermuda, scoring his first brace with the national team…

Club

As of match played 11 February 2025

International

As of match played 19 November 2019

Scores and results list Mexico's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Macías goal.

Guadalajara

CONCACAF Champions League: 2018 Mexico U23

CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship: 2020 Individual

CONCACAF Under-20 Championship Best XI: 2018 CONCACAF Under-20 Championship Golden Boot: 2018 Liga MX Best XI: Clausura 2019 Liga MX Player of the Month: August 2019