Guadalajara Chivas' forward Armando 'Hormiga' González, 23, will take a new step in his career by starting university studies in Sports and Wellness at Universidad Anáhuac MAYAB, while the team sits 12th in Liga MX with 4 points (1W-1D-1L) in the Apertura 2026. The player aims to balance his academic training with his commitments to the team, studying online to avoid affecting his performance on the field.
What motivated 'Hormiga' González to study?
The Chivas forward follows the trend of young footballers seeking to expand their horizons beyond sports. While the team comes off a 1-2 loss to Cruz Azul and prepares to face Santos Laguna on August 17, González chose a career that complements his passion for football, inspired by cases like Gilberto Mora, who studies Business Administration.
How will he balance studies and football?
Universidad Anáhuac highlighted that 'Hormiga' will pursue his degree online, allowing him to remain available for the team's matches. With a balance of 2 goals scored and 3 conceded this season, the forward aims to improve his performance on the field while advancing his academic training.
What impact will this have on his career?
González's decision reflects a generational shift in Mexican football, where players seek to prepare for life beyond sports. With Chivas 3 points behind leaders América, the forward hopes his education will help him grow both on and off the field, following the example of former players who now work in coaching or media.
