Former Guadalajara Chivas player Avión Calderón has placed Armando 'Hormiga' González as a modern reference point for the club in a September 7 interview. Calderón framed the recent departure of the forward to Greece's Olympiacos as part of the legacy of an academy that continues to produce talent.
The red-and-white team enters this discussion in strong sporting form. After thrashing Atlético San Luis 3-0 on September 5, Chivas sits second in Liga MX with 14 points, just two behind leaders Club America. Their record of 4 wins, 2 draws, and one loss in seven matches, with 12 goals for and 6 against, solidifies their title challenge. This context of collective strength sets the stage for evaluating individual contributions.
Avión Calderón outlined a lineage of idols when discussing 'Hormiga'. "Chivas has many reference points; Chicharito, who despite his short stay at Chivas, was the top scorer, Ramón Ramírez, Morales, Reynoso… There are many very good players who have been part of Chivas' entire history," the former footballer stated. His specific mention included Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández, Ramón Morales, and Ramón Ramírez as examples of the standard the club has set over decades. Calderón then connected this glorious past to the present, noting that "the most recent one is Hormiga, who just left for Greece." This statement directly links the club's heritage with its new generation.
The transfer of Armando González to Olympiacos is not seen as a loss but as an institutional achievement. Calderón emphasized that the forward, developed in the Chivas academy, was a "young figure" and a "key element" for the team before his departure. His move is interpreted as a new opportunity for a homegrown product, proving the club remains "a good academy for all of Mexico." Others have walked this path before, and now it's 'Hormiga's' turn to write his chapter in Europe while setting a high bar for those who follow.
With González gone, attention turns to the next talents at the club. Hugo Camberos and Santiago Sandoval are specifically mentioned as youngsters gaining prominence in the first team. Their development is vital to maintaining the flow of homegrown players that defines Chivas' philosophy. The team has a "competitive group," and the idea is for these players to take advantage of available minutes. Continuing this process is essential because, as noted, success comes after work. Fans can track the progress of the entire squad on the official squad page.
The team has no time to dwell on reflections. Their five-match unbeaten run, with three wins and two draws (WDDWW), will be tested in their next fixture. Guadalajara will host UNAM Pumas, who are in 12th place, on September 14 at the Estadio Akron. This home game is a chance to keep pushing at the top of the standings and prove the group's competitiveness transcends any individual player. The full schedule for this busy phase can be found in our fixtures section.
