"Javier Hernández Javier Hernández Balcázar (; born 1 June 1988) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a striker for English club West Ham United and the Mexico national team. Hernández is commonly known by his nickname, Chicharito (; Mexican Spanish: ""little pea""), which he wears on his shirt. Hernández began his career in 2006, playing for Mexican club Guadalajara. In July 2010, he became the first Mexican player to join Manchester United, scoring 20 goals and winning the Premier League in his debut season. After falling out of favour under managers David Moyes and Louis van Gaal, he"
"known for his pre-game ritual where he gets on his knees and prays which he performs before most games. On 27 June 2013, EA Sports announced that they had featured Hernández on the North American cover of ""FIFA 14"", alongside global cover star Lionel Messi. Hernández is commonly known as ""Chicharito"", meaning ""little pea"" in Spanish, and wears the name on his shirt. This is due to his father, Javier Hernández Gutiérrez, being nicknamed ""Chícharo"" (""pea"") because of his green eyes. Includes the InterLiga, FA Cup and DFB-Pokal. Includes the Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, North American SuperLiga, UEFA Champions League"
"and various food and beverage concessions. A climbing wall and an area for children are planned to be built for a near future. The stadium's opening date was 30 July 2010. The inaugural match was a friendly between Las Chivas and Manchester United in which Chivas defeated Manchester United 3–2, with the first goal scored by Javier ""Chicharito"" Hernandez. In March 2016, the stadium was renamed Estadio Chivas. Chivas has developed two important rivalries over the years. Perhaps its most intense rivalry is with Mexico City-based Club América. Their meetings, which have become known as ""El Súper Clásico"", are played"
"Jonás Gutiérrez Jonás Manuel Gutiérrez ( (born 5 July 1983) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Defensa y Justicia. He acquired the nickname ""Spider-Man"" for his goal celebration of putting on a mask of the superhero. He also calls himself """"El Galgo"""", which means ""The Greyhound"" in Spanish. He began his career with Vélez Sarsfield, moving to Mallorca in 2005 after winning the Clausura. Three years later he joined Newcastle United, winning the Championship title in 2010 and scoring the goal in 2015 which kept them in the Premier League. His later time at the"
"14 assists, his best return as a professional footballer, while going onto being nominated for the FIFPro World XI. However, after lacking ""inspiration"" at the direction of the club, he signed for rivals Manchester United in a swap deal in 2018. Popularly dubbed """"El Niño Maravilla"""" (The Wonder Child), Sánchez has been a full international for Chile since 2006, and has earned 124 caps, making him the team's most capped player of all-time. With 41 goals, he is the country's all-time leading goalscorer. He played in an instrumental role in allowing Chile to reach the final of the 2017 FIFA"
"always have, they just seem to know where the other one is."" During his maturation as a player, he has gained a reputation for playing a part in important goals for club and country, specifically playing a leading role in the 2006, 2009, 2011 and 2015 UEFA Champions League finals, as well as the 2010 World Cup Final, Euro 2012 final and Euro 2008 semi-final. His willingness to play anywhere on the pitch has earned him the sobriquet ""El Ilusionista"" (The Illusionist), ""El Cerebro"" (The Brain), ""El Anti-Galáctico"" (a pun on Real Madrid players' nickname ""Los Galácticos""), ""El Caballero Pálido"""
"Guadalajara's reserve side to watch his son play. Hernández is the father of Javier Hernández Balcázar, better known as Chicharito, who is also a Mexican international football player and player for the English club West Ham United. Hernández is also the son-in-law of Tomás Balcázar who played for C.D. Guadalajara and played in the 1954 FIFA World Cup for the Mexico national team. Javier Hernández (footballer, born 1961) Javier Hernández Gutiérrez (born 1 August 1961 in Guadalajara, Jalisco) known as Chícharo, is a retired Mexican footballer. Hernández played at club level for Tecos, Puebla F.C. and Monarcas Morelia. In Tecos,"
"Pan American Games opening and closing ceremonies. The stadium's artificial field caused great controversy, drawing criticism from many notable players, and in May 2012, it was announced that the stadium would replace the artificial turf with natural grass. The third public football match at the stadium was a friendly between Guadalajara and Manchester United on 30 July 2010. Guadalajara won the game 3–2, with the first goal at the stadium scored by Javier ""Chicharito"" Hernández playing for Guadalajara. Hernández played the entire first half for Guadalajara and switched sides to Manchester United in the second half, symbolically sealing his transfer"
"David de Gea David de Gea Quintana (; born 7 November 1990) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Manchester United and the Spain national team. Born in Madrid, De Gea began his career aged 13 with Atlético Madrid and rose through the academy system at the club before making his senior debut in 2009. After being made Atlético's first-choice goalkeeper, he helped the team win both the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup in 2010. His performances attracted the attention of Manchester United, which he joined in June 2011 for £18.9 million,"
"August 2009. He played under the nickname ""Chucho"", a name ""used in the Spanish-speaking Americas when referring affectionately to a small, pesky dog"". Due to a series of strong performances for El Nacional, Benítez was scouted by clubs such as Villarreal CF of Spain, though El Nacional denied any knowledge of the rumoured interest. By scoring 29 goals in 83 league matches for El Nacional, Benítez won both the 2005 Clausura and 2006 League Championships. In July 2007, he moved to Santos Laguna of the Mexican Primera División. With his arrival and that of Vicente Matías Vuoso, Santos had an"
"Carlos Sánchez Moreno Carlos Alberto Sánchez Moreno (born 6 February 1986) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for English Club West Ham United. He is nicknamed ""La Roca"" (""The Rock""), due to his strength on the pitch. He began his career at River Plate Montevideo before moving to Valenciennes in 2007, where he made 178 Ligue 1 appearances and scored ten goals across six seasons. He later played in La Liga for Elche and Espanyol, the Premier League for Aston Villa and Serie A for Fiorentina. A full international since 2007, Sánchez has earned over"
"century. He is the fifth of seven children — including 5 males — two of whom are also footballers. Ezequiel Schelotto Ezequiel Matías Schelotto (; born 23 May 1989) is an Argentine-Italian footballer who plays as a right back for English club Brighton & Hove Albion. He is nicknamed ""El Galgo"" (""The Greyhound"" in Spanish) because of his running skills or, less frequently, ""El Mosquetero"" (""The Musketeer""). Schelotto joined Lega Pro Prima Divisione side Cesena in July 2008. Then, in April 2009, his transfer was finally cleared by FIFA. During that season, following his approved transfer, Schelotto played six matches"
"in humble sectors of several cities singing and dancing with fans. Joffre Guerrón Joffre David Guerrón Méndez (; born April 28, 1985), commonly known as Joffre Guerrón, is an Ecuadorian professional footballer for Ecuadorian Serie A club Barcelona Sporting Club. A right winger, his key attributes are his explosiveness and potence. A strong and accurate finisher with good aerial presence, Guerron can also play as a striker. Besides his native Ecuador, he has played in countries such as Argentina, Spain, Brazil, China and Mexico. He was awarded as the 2008 and 2015 Copa Libertadores MVP. Nicknamed ""Dinamita"" (Spanish for dynamite),"
"Ezequiel Schelotto Ezequiel Matías Schelotto (; born 23 May 1989) is an Argentine-Italian footballer who plays as a right back for English club Brighton & Hove Albion. He is nicknamed ""El Galgo"" (""The Greyhound"" in Spanish) because of his running skills or, less frequently, ""El Mosquetero"" (""The Musketeer""). Schelotto joined Lega Pro Prima Divisione side Cesena in July 2008. Then, in April 2009, his transfer was finally cleared by FIFA. During that season, following his approved transfer, Schelotto played six matches out of a possible seven for Cesena, scoring one goal and helping Cesena to promotion back up to the"
"Joffre Guerrón Joffre David Guerrón Méndez (; born April 28, 1985), commonly known as Joffre Guerrón, is an Ecuadorian professional footballer for Ecuadorian Serie A club Barcelona Sporting Club. A right winger, his key attributes are his explosiveness and potence. A strong and accurate finisher with good aerial presence, Guerron can also play as a striker. Besides his native Ecuador, he has played in countries such as Argentina, Spain, Brazil, China and Mexico. He was awarded as the 2008 and 2015 Copa Libertadores MVP. Nicknamed ""Dinamita"" (Spanish for dynamite), he is also known among fans for his humbleness and love"
"Ezequiel Muñoz Ezequiel Matías Muñoz (born 8 October 1990) is an Argentine footballer who plays as a centre back for Spanish club CD Leganés. His nickname is ""Il niño di Pergamino"" or ""El Chiquito"". At 18 years of age, Muñoz made his league debut with Boca Juniors during a 0–1 defeat to Estudiantes de La Plata during the 2009 Clausura tournament. He had, however, previously played with the team during the 2008 Copa Sudamericana. Subsequently, he suffered a cruciate ligament injury to his knee, which stalled his progression in the team. He returned to the field during the 2010 Clausura,"
"with Rayo Vallecano after his contract with the ""Yellow Submarine"" expired. José Antonio Dorado José Antonio 'Chechu' Dorado Ramírez (born 10 July 1982) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Rayo Vallecano as a central defender. Born in Córdoba, Andalusia, Dorado alternated between Segunda División and Segunda División B until the age of 29. He started his senior career with Real Zaragoza B, then went on to represent UE Lleida, SD Huesca and Real Betis. Dorado scored two goals in 33 games in the 2010–11 season to help the latter return to La Liga, as champions, after a two-year"
"the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Club América: Mexico ""As of 17 March 2010"" José Antonio Castro José Antonio Castro González (born August 11, 1980 in Mexico City) is a former Mexican football player who last played as a defender for Atlético San Luis. He gained notoriety for his performances with Club América and at the 2006 FIFA World Cup for Mexico. He is often referred to by his nickname ""El Gringo"", given to him in his childhood because his parents are both Spanish, and his blue eyes. Known for his speed and solid defensive work, Castro is a good marker"
"Gonzalo Higuaín Gonzalo Gerardo Higuaín (, born 10 December 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a striker for Italian club Milan, on loan from Juventus, and the Argentina national team. Nicknamed ""El Pipita"" or ""Pipa"", as was his father, Jorge, who was also a footballer, Gonzalo Higuaín was born in France, attaining Argentine citizenship in 2007, and now holds dual nationality. He started his career with Argentine club River Plate, before a transfer to Real Madrid in January 2007 for €12 million. His time in Spain saw him win honours including three La Liga titles, and score"
"beat him 5-0. On 22 June 2011, in a match in the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, Javier ""Chicharito"" Hernández scored the second goal of the ""Tri"" with his hand, which meant Mexico reached the final of the tournament. At the Copa América Centenario 2016, Peruvian player Raúl Ruidíaz scored a goal with his hand, which after several minutes of protests from Brazilian players, the referee validated the goal, Peru beat Brazil 1-0 and qualified for the quarter-finals. The hand of God The hand of God is the name given to the goal scored by Argentine footballer Diego Armando"
"charitable movement, named Common Goal, and called for other football players to do the same. Valencia Chelsea Manchester United Spain U19 Spain U21 Spain Individual Juan Mata Juan Manuel Mata García (; born 28 April 1988) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for English club Manchester United and the Spain national team. He mostly plays as a central attacking midfielder, but he can also play on the wing. A graduate of Real Madrid's youth academy, Mata played for Real Madrid Castilla in 2006–07, before joining Valencia in the summer of 2007. He became an integral part"
"the 2010 World Cup but in a surprise move, Pérez was called up and played as the starting goalkeeper in the tournament. Óscar Pérez Rojas Óscar Pérez Rojas (born 1 February 1973) is a Mexican football goalkeeper who plays for Pachuca on loan from Cruz Azul. His nickname ""El Conejo"" is Spanish for ""The Rabbit"". At 45 years old, he is currently the oldest active player in Liga MX. He has been capped 54 times for the Mexico national team since 1997. He played four games at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and 2010 FIFA World Cup. He was the"
"Hirving Lozano Hirving Rodrigo Lozano Bahena (born 30 July 1995) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a winger for Dutch club PSV and the Mexico national team. He is popularly referred to by his nickname ""Chucky"". He began his career with Pachuca, winning the 2016 Clausura and the 2016–17 CONCACAF Champions League, playing in 149 games and scoring 43 goals for the team. In June 2017, he signed for PSV Eindhoven, winning the Eredivisie in his first season in the Netherlands, and finished as the team’s top scorer. Participating with various youth teams, Lozano won the 2015 CONCACAF"
"""Maestro"" (""Midfield Master"") for his mastery of footballing fundamentals, tactical strategy, and precision in execution. His tactical vision and strategic planning has had him compared to a conductor of an orchestra, a ""puppet master"", and a ""midfield magician"". When arrived at Real Madrid he was nicknamed by the Spanish media as ""El Pájaro"" (""the bird""), while in the dressing room was simply called ""Lukita"". Modrić's complex game has brought him consistent success in the clubs for which he has played. Initially a trequartista or attacking midfielder at Dinamo Zagreb and in his early career at Tottenham, in the 2010–11 season"
"Juan Mata Juan Manuel Mata García (; born 28 April 1988) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for English club Manchester United and the Spain national team. He mostly plays as a central attacking midfielder, but he can also play on the wing. A graduate of Real Madrid's youth academy, Mata played for Real Madrid Castilla in 2006–07, before joining Valencia in the summer of 2007. He became an integral part of the club's midfield, making 174 appearances over the course of four seasons. In August 2011, Mata signed for English club Chelsea of the Premier"
"made a total of 32 appearances and 10 goals with the Spanish team. The following season, he came back to Mexico with UNAM Pumas, but later was signed again by a new Spanish team Valencia CF. He had a successful season with Valencia appearing 36 times and scoring six goals. He later came back to Mexico with the European experience to play with clubs such as Cruz Azul, Atlas, and Chivas de Guadalajara. He was at Sporting while Luis Enrique was in its youth categories, and his nickname ""Lucho"" was also given to the player. Flores has been the manager"
"Juanito (footballer, born 1976) Juan Gutiérrez Moreno (born 23 July 1976), commonly known as Juanito, is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a central defender, and is a current manager. A player of physical display, he is also noted for his excellent aerial ability. He spent the bulk of his career with Betis, appearing in more than 300 official games and winning one Copa del Rey. With the Spanish national team, Juanito appeared in one World Cup and two European Championships, contributing to the conquest of Euro 2008. Juanito was born in Cádiz. After taking his first steps as"
"a Chivas shirt and opened the scoring for his old club after eight minutes. Chris Smalling's first Manchester United goal levelled the scores two minutes later, but Chivas regained the lead just before half-time through Adolfo Bautista. At the break, Hernández switched sides and came on in place of Dimitar Berbatov. Héctor Reynoso increased the hosts' lead to 3–1 just before the hour-mark, when Hernández finally left the action. Nani pulled a goal back 10 minutes from the end, but the score remained at 3–2 until the end. The result meant that United finished their tour of North America with"
"but only managed 15 appearances, before returning to the lower Spanish divisions. Biri (footballer) Antonio Vargas Quijada (born 3 December 1958), commonly known as Biri, is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a midfielder. Biri was born Antonio Vargas Quijada in Cadiz, Spain, and was nicknamed Viriato, after the ancient leader of the Lusitanians. After watching Biri Biri play for Sevilla, Biri decided he would grow his hair in to a long afro to match his idol. He would wear a wig while the hair was growing, which he later sold. He changed his nickname from Viri to Biri"
"the outright record in their history. They also competed in the Champions League for the 15th season in a row, and contested the Final with Barcelona on 28 May 2011, but they lost 3–1. Manchester United announced their first fixture of the 2010 pre-season schedule on 8 April 2010. As part of the signing of Javier Hernández, United agreed to play a friendly against Guadalajara to open their new 45,000-capacity stadium, Estadio Chivas, on 30 July. On 6 May 2010, Manchester United announced that the team would be touring North America that summer for the first time since 2004. A"
"David Silva David Josué Jiménez Silva (; born 8 January 1986) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for English club Manchester City. Silva plays mainly as a central or an attacking midfielder but can also play as a winger or second striker. He is predominantly a left-footed player and his passing ability and possession-retaining qualities have earned him the nicknames ""Merlin"" and ""El Mago"" from his teammates and fans, and he is considered by many to be one of the best midfielders in Europe. Silva spent six years of his professional career with Valencia CF, appearing in more than"
"also awarded the Silver Football as the world's second first league top scorer with 34 goals, behind Klaas-Jan Huntelaar from Ajax Amsterdam with 35 goals. Suazo played for Chile in the Copa América 2007, scoring three goals, two in his first match against Ecuador, and one in the quarter final match against Brazil. He finished as CONMEBOL's top scorer of the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification with 10 goals, one ahead of Brazilian striker Luís Fabiano. ""As of 8 December 2014"" Humberto Suazo Humberto Andrés Suazo Pontivo (; born 10 May 1981), nicknamed Chupete (in English, Pacifier), is a Chilean"
"them. Pachuca PSV Eindhoven Mexico Youth Hirving Lozano Hirving Rodrigo Lozano Bahena (born 30 July 1995) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a winger for Dutch club PSV and the Mexico national team. He is popularly referred to by his nickname ""Chucky"". He began his career with Pachuca, winning the 2016 Clausura and the 2016–17 CONCACAF Champions League, playing in 149 games and scoring 43 goals for the team. In June 2017, he signed for PSV Eindhoven, winning the Eredivisie in his first season in the Netherlands, and finished as the team’s top scorer. Participating with various youth"