How have the last 5 players from Chivas exported to Europe fared?
Chivas' youth academy has maintained a tradition of exporting footballers to the Old Continent for decades, and in recent years five names have headed the latest list: Mateo Chávez, José Juan Macías, Bryan Salazar, Oswaldo Alanís and Raúl Gudiño.
The case of Mateo Chávez
Mateo Chávez is the most recent case of a Chivas player who has had success in Europe. In 2025, he left Guadalajara to join AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands, with a contract until 2030. The left-back had a positive adaptation in his first European season and finished the 2025-26 course with 32 games, one goal and two assists between all competitions, as well as participating in the conquest of the Dutch Cup.
The case of José Juan Macías
José Juan Macías is another example of a Chivas player who has tried his luck in Europe. In 2021, he fulfilled the dream of playing in Europe by joining Getafe in LaLiga, although his Spanish adventure was much more complicated than expected. The forward played 7 league games, two as a starter, accumulated 198 minutes and did not score goals or provide assists.
The case of Bryan Salazar
Bryan Salazar is a different case within this list. In 2019, he became one of the most particular bets of Guadalajara to be sent to Feirense in Portugal. The central defender, then 21 years old, had not yet debuted in First Division with Chivas and only had participation with Guadalajara Premier and Under-20.
The case of Oswaldo Alanís
Oswaldo Alanís represents a different case within this list. The defender was not originally formed in Chivas, but after becoming a key piece of the Rebaño and Liga MX champion, he made the jump to European football in 2018. First, he was announced by Getafe, but did not play any games with the club, and then signed with Real Oviedo for the 2018-19 season.
The future of the players
Currently, Mateo Chávez continues in AZ and is profiled as one of the young Mexican players with the greatest projection in Europe. José Juan Macías currently belongs to Pumas, a club he joined in August 2025 with a contract until December 2027. Bryan Salazar passed through Atlético Morelia and Tlaxcala, seeking to regain continuity. Oswaldo Alanís continued his career in the San Jose Earthquakes of the MLS, later returned to Mexico with Mazatlán and finally had an experience in India with Hyderabad.
The present of Guadalajara Chivas
At present, Guadalajara Chivas is in eighth place in the Liga MX, with 7 points, 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in 4 games. The team is 3 points behind the leaders of the tournament, Club America. In their last game, Guadalajara Chivas defeated Santos Laguna with a score of 1-0. Their next game will be against Club Tijuana at home.
