Jesús Gallardo
LB (LWB)
Balanced Full Back
Aug 15, 1994 (31)
Left
5'10"
154 lb
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Defensive production in win
Gallardo registered two shots (zero on goal) in Thursday's 2-0 win against South Africa.
Analysis: Gallardo led the winning side with three interceptions while tying for the most clearances on the squad during the 2026 World Cup opening match. Despite those stats, he didn't have a lot of work on his own half of the pitch and managed to support the attack a few times, yet his efforts didn't lead to an important chance. He'll likely retain the left-back position in future contests, offering two-way potential on the left flank.
Expected to feature for Mexico
Gallardo will aim to play a meaningful role on the left side of Mexico's defense following his inclusion in the World Cup squad.
Analysis: Gallardo remains Mexico's unquestioned starter on the left side of a back four, a role that allows him to push forward consistently and contribute in the attacking third. The veteran defender recorded five goals and five assists in Liga MX over the past year, and he found the net once for El Tri in a friendly match against Iceland. Defensively, his production could resemble what he showed during the last CONCACAF Gold Cup, where he averaged 4.0 balls recovered, 2.0 clearances and 1.4 tackles per game.
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