MLS
Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano – San Diego FC
Just earlier this year San Diego let it be publicly known that Lozano was not in their plans and that they would find a solution that is best for both parties.
That has yet to happen as the Mexican player continues with the team but he will not play a single minute. He wasn’t even registered for the Concacaf Champions League and while he is employed with the team and wants to fight for a spot, the club wants him gone and will continue to look for a way to let him go.
Hector Herrera – Houston Dynamo – In the middle of preseason.
Eredivisie
Mateo Chavez – AZ Alkmaar vs. Ajax
Sunday February 8, 2026 – 5:30 AM PT/7:30 AM CT/8:30 AM ET – ESPN
Continues to earn a role in the starting XI just months after arriving in the Netherlands.
Stephano Carrillo – 2nd Division – FC Dordrecht vs. Jong AZ
Monday February 9, 2026 – 11:00 AM PT/1:00 PM CT/2:00 PM ET – No broadcast available in the U.S.
Carrillo scored his second goal of the season last week, one week after scoring his first goal. At the beginning of the season the youngster struggled to earn minutes but after two successful games he might just have cemented his starting position with the team.
Premier League
Raul Jimenez – Fulham FC vs. Everton
Saturday February 7, 2026 – 7:00 AM PT/9:00 AM CT/10:00 AM ET – Peacock
In last week’s loss, Jimenez scored via penalty making him the player with the most successful penalties taken in the Premier League. He holds the record with 12 penalties.
LaLiga
Alvaro Fidalgo – Real Betis vs. Atlético de Madrid
Sunday February 8, 2026 – 9:30 AM PT/11:30 AM CT/12:30 PM ET – ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, FuboTV
After five years in Mexico, Fidalgo left Liga MX to return to Spain. Before leaving he became a naturalized Mexican citizen and made the one-time switch from Spain to Mexico. It’s now just a matter of time until he debuts for the Mexican National Team. Fidalgo made his debut in the Copa del Rey and has the opportunity to make his league debut this weekend against fellow Mexican International Obed Vargas.
Obed Vargas – Atlético de Madrid vs. Real Betis
Sunday February 8, 2026 – 9:30 AM PT/11:30 AM CT/12:30 PM ET – ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, FuboTV
The 20 year-old accomplished his dream of playing for Atlético de Madrid as he signed a contract until 2030 after months of speculation. The youngster made his debut in the Copa del Rey and he will face Mexican International Alvaro Fidalgo this weekend during league play.
Super League Greece 1
Orbelin Pineda – AEK Athens vs. Panserraikos
Sunday February 8, 2026 – 6:00 AM PT/8:00 AM CT 9:00 AM ET – SportPlus
Pineda continues to help his team regain first place in the league with only a handful of games left in the season.
Jorge Sanchez – PAOK vs. Aris
Sunday February 8, 2026 – 9:00 AM PT/11:00 AM CT/12:00 PM ET – SportPlus
Jorge Sanchez’s move to Greece became official this week. It is not known if he will make his debut this weekend but all signs point to his debut. His first stint in Europe did not go well so it is nice to see the player did not let his first experience deter him. Hopefully things go better the second time around.
Serie A
Johan Vasquez – Genoa vs. Napoli
Saturday February 7, 2026 – 9:00 AM PT/11:00 AM CT/12:00 PM ET – Paramount+
Even after a coaching change, Vasquez remains as the captain of the team as they fight to move up the table after a horrible start to the season.
Santiago Gimenez – AC Milan – Still recovering from injury.
Russian Premier League
Luis Chavez – Dynamo Moscow – Still recovering from injury.
Cesar Montes – Lokomotiv Moscow – Winter break.
Super Liga
Rodrigo Huescas – FC Copenhagen – Still recovering from injury.
Cypriot First Division
Guillermo Ochoa – AEL Limassol vs. Digenis Ipsona
Monday February 9, 2026 – 9:00 AM PT/11:00 AM CT/12:00 PM ET – No broadcast available in the U.S.
The goalkeeper had a great performance last week and now his team will have a chance to play for a trophy.
Scottish Premiership
Julian Araujo – Celtic FC vs. Dundee
Saturday February 7, 2026 – 9:30 AM PT/11:30 AM CT/12:30 PM ET – ESPN Select
So far the loan move has been successful as Araujo has won the starting position and was even voted the MVP of the match. The youngster still continues to fight for a spot in the World Cup this summer.
Aldahir Valenzuela – Dundee FC – It was announced that the youngster went on loan to Dundee after a small absence of Mexican players. It is unknown if he will play this weekend but it’s a positive sign that another youngster went abroad even if it’s on a loan deal.
Saudi Pro League
Julian Quiñones – Al Qadsiah FC vs. Al Fateh
Saturday February 7, 2026 – 9:30 AM PT/11:30 AM CT/12:30 PM ET – FuboTV
Continues to shine abroad and at this point it would be an error to not take him to the World Cup.
Belgian Pro League
Cesar Huerta – Anderlecht – Still recovering from injury.
Heriberto Jurado – Cercle Brugge vs. Charleroi
Saturday February 7, 2026 – 9:15 AM PT/11:15 AM CT/12:15 PM ET – No broadcast available in the U.S.
The youngster continues to see the bench more than the field.
Süper Lig
Edson Alvarez – Fenerbahçe vs. Gençlerbirliǧi
Monday February 9, 2026 – 9:00 AM PT/11:00 AM CT/12:00 PM ET – Not available in the U.S.
It doesn’t look like the club will retain the player as the team has made a few signings in the defense that point to a return to England at the conclusion of his loan spell.
With so many Mexicans playing abroad there may have been some news missed. If you feel that is the case, reach out and let us know. See you next week!
