Mexican Players in Europe: This Week’s Matches

Closely follow the actions of the Mexican players who play in the different leagues of the Old Continent (Jovani Perez/Infobae)

Los mexican players who reside in Europa Every week they are in constant competition to earn their place in the starting lineup of their respective teams. Their level shown in recent dates, as well as their performance in the minutes they are given in each match, are vital for them.

After the summer transfer market, two new members joined the select group of compatriots who arrived at the old continent and their permanence in their clubs depends on the level they demonstrate in each match.

Closely follow the activities of the “Aztec legion” in the main European football leagues, find out about the games, schedules and in which competition they will participate. Below we share this week’s agenda:

Araujo played last season
Araujo played last season for Las Palmas and in the last transfer market he arrived at AFC Bournemouth after a definitive purchase from Barcelona (EFE)

Orbelin Pineda

Samsunspor – AEK Athens [Conf]

Conference League

11/12/2025

11:45:00 a.m.

Orbelin Pineda

Panetolikos – AEK Athens

Greek Super League

14/12/2025

09:30:00 a.m.

Rodrigo Huescas

Villarreal – FC Copenhagen [CL]

Champions League

10/12/2025

11:45:00 a.m.

Raul Jimenez

Burnley FC – Fulham

Premier League

13/12/2025

11:30:00 a.m.

Edson Álvarez

West Ham United – Aston Villa

Premier League

14/12/2025

08:00:00 a.m.

Santiago Gimenez

Torino – AC Milan

Serie A

08/12/2025

01:45:00 p.m.

Santiago Gimenez

AC Milan – US Sassuolo

Serie A

14/12/2025

05:30:00 a.m.

Johan Vazquez

Udinese – FC Genoa

Serie A

08/12/2025

11:00:00 a.m.

Johan Vazquez

FC Genoa – Inter

Serie A

14/12/2025

11:00:00 a.m.

Cesar Huerta

RSC Anderlecht – Sint Truiden VV

Belgian Pro League

13/12/2025

01:45:00 p.m.

Mateo Chavez

FC Drita – AZ [Conf]

Conference League

11/12/2025

11:45:00 a.m.

Mateo Chavez

AZ – Excelsior

Eredivisie

14/12/2025

09:45:00 a.m.

Johan Vazquez established himself as
Johan Vazquez established himself as a central defender last season for the Italian team (Facebook Genoa Official)

In recent seasons, there are few Mexican players who have stood out in the Old Continent, Santiago Giménez, Edson Álvarez and Johan Vázquez are the compatriots who added the most minutes and became important pieces in the systems of their technical directors.

The Genoa center back and Pumas youth player was the most outstanding of the Italian squad, even his good performances with the team led him to be on the radar of Inter Milan, however, everything indicates that his future is in the same team.

Álvarez Velázquez last season won the race for the starting job over Kalvin Phillips, who joined West Ham from Manchester City. This year the Mexican midfielder will have a new challenge as competition in the position increased with the arrival of world champion Guido Rodríguez and Frenchman Jean-Clair Todibo.

Striker “Santi” Giménez will start his third season in the Old Continent, but this time he will be led by technical director Brian Priske after the departure of Arne Slot to Liverpool. During the summer market his name was heard by different teams, but despite his possible signing to another club on the bench he has his participation in the first rounds of the Eredivisie.

Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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