Luis Chávez is a professional footballer from Mexico, known for his role as a midfielder.
Chávez plays for Dynamo Moscow and the Mexico national team, showcasing his talent on both club and international stages.
He began his professional career with Club Tijuana, making his debut in July 2014.
Биография
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Luis Gerardo Chávez Magallón, a talented Mexican professional footballer, began his journey in the world of football at the youth academy of Club Tijuana. He made his professional debut in July 2014 during a league match against Puebla, showcasing his skills as a midfielder. Over the next five years, Chávez developed his game and earned a transfer to CF Pachuca, where he achieved significant success, including winning the Apertura 2022 title.
International Career
Chávez's international career took off when he made his senior national team debut on April 27, 2022, in a friendly match against Guatemala. His performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup was particularly noteworthy; he scored a stunning free-kick goal against Saudi Arabia, earning him the player of the match award. Despite Mexico's early exit from the tournament, his goal was celebrated as one of the best of the competition. He continued to represent Mexico, being named in the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he played as a substitute in the opening match.
Move to Europe and Recent Developments
In July 2023, Chávez made headlines by signing with Russian Premier League club Dynamo Moscow, becoming the first Mexican player to participate in Russian football. His transfer was initially complicated by economic sanctions, but he ultimately paid his own release clause to complete the move. Unfortunately, in June 2025, he suffered a serious injury during training while on international duty, but he made a comeback in March 2026, marking his return to competitive football after a nine-month hiatus.
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Карьера и клубы
On 27 April 2022, Chávez made his senior national team debut under Gerardo Martino in a friendly match against Guatemala.
In October 2022, Chávez was named in Mexico's preliminary 31-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and in November, he was ultimately included in the final 26-man roster. On 30 November, Chávez scored a goal from a free kick against Saudi Arabia as Mexico overpowered Saudi Arabia 2–1 to send Saudi Arabia out of the tournament, attaining him the player of the match award. Despite his team's failure to progress from the group stage as well, his goal was a 30-yard free kick goal hailed as a "stunner" and "amazing goal" by the media, as it was nominated as best goal of the tournament. Chávez was named in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted on home soil. He appeared as a second-half substitute in the tournament opener against South Africa and then remained on the bench in all subsequent Mexico's games as they were eliminated by England in the Round of 16.
Club
As of match played on 17 September 2026
International
As of match played on 26 September 2026
Scores and results list Mexico's goal tally first.
Chávez began his career at the youth academy of Tijuana and made his professional debut for the club in July 2014, playing in a league match against Puebla. Five years later, he was transferred to Pachuca. In October 2022, he achieved his first professional honor as Pachuca secured the Apertura 2022 title. Following the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Chávez attracted interest from a number of Mexican clubs; however, he decided to decline all of these offers in favour of a move to Europe. In July 2023, Russian Premier League club Dynamo Moscow reached an agreement to sign Chávez; however, economic sanctions against Russian entities prevented Pachuca from completing the deal. On 27 August, the transfer was completed after Chávez paid his own release clause. He signed a four-year contract and went on to become the first Mexican player to participate in Russian football. In June 2025, Chávez sustained a serious injury during training while on international duty for the Gold Cup. In March 2026, he made his first competitive appearance in nine months.
- Club
- Club Tijuana
- Club
- CF Pachuca
- Club
- FC Dinamo Moscow
- National team
- Mexico
Наследие
Pachuca
Liga MX: Apertura 2022 Mexico
CONCACAF Gold Cup: 2023, 2025 CONCACAF Nations League: 2024–25 Individual
Liga MX All-Star: 2022 IFFHS Men's CONCACAF Best XI: 2022 Liga MX Best Defensive Midfielder: 2022–23 CONCACAF Gold Cup Best XI: 2023
Клубы
Играл вместе с
- Abraham RomeroCF Pachuca
- Adamas GolodetsFC Dinamo Moscow · 1954–1957
Adolfo BautistaCF Pachuca · 2003–2003
Adrian RopotanFC Dinamo Moscow · 2009–2012
Akhrik TsveibaFC Dinamo Moscow · 2001–2001
Alakbar MammadovFC Dinamo Moscow · 1954–1959
Alan GatagovFC Dinamo Moscow · 2011–2014
Alan KasaevFC Dinamo Moscow · 2013–2014- Alberto Acosta AlvaradoCF Pachuca · 2014–2014
- Alberto Luiz de SouzaFC Dinamo Moscow · 2003–2004
Alberto MedinaCF Pachuca · 2012–2012- Alberto RodríguezCF Pachuca · 1996–1997
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Идентификаторы и алиасы
Luis Gerardo Chávez Magallón is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Russian Premier League club Dynamo Moscow and the Mexico national team.
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