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- Full squad numbers for the season have been released
- Chivas won’t play on opening weekend of the Apertura 2025
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They will make their season debut on July 19 against León
They will make their season debut on July 19 against León
As Chivas gear up for their Apertura 2025 campaign, one of the most talked-about updates surrounds the squad number assignments – especially for one of their marquee signings, Efraín Álvarez. The attacking midfielder has chosen to take on the legendary No. 10 jersey, a number that carries weight and history within the club.
The shirt had remained unused since Alexis Vega left in late 2023, and Álvarez – who joins from Tijuana after a stint in MLS with LA Galaxy – is now aiming to bring new life to the emblematic number. Seen as a creative force in the final third, Álvarez’s decision to wear the 10 reflects his confidence and the trust placed in him by head coach Gabriel Milito, who sees him as central to the team’s attacking strategy.
Chivas also unveiled the complete list of squad numbers for their Apertura 2025 roster. Among the notable changes: Bryan González will wear No. 5, Richard Ledezma has been assigned No. 37, and Diego Campillo keeps No. 19. Goalkeeper Óscar Whalley switches to No. 13, while U.S. international Cade Cowell takes over the No. 7 shirt, previously unassigned. Omar Govea will wear No. 6, and Teun Wilke takes No. 29.
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With these updates finalized, Guadalajara are now fully focused on what they hope will be a breakout season under Milito’s leadership. The addition of Álvarez adds a new creative dimension to the squad – and he could form a dangerous front line partnership with Alan Pulido, Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernández, Roberto Alvarado, and Cowell.
Álvarez’s proven skillset – from precise passing to vision in tight spaces – makes him one of the most intriguing players to watch as the tournament gets underway. Although Chivas will sit out the league’s opening weekend, anticipation is already building around what this new-look squad can accomplish.
1 – Raúl Rangeln
2 – Alan Mozon
3 – Gilberto Sepúlvedan
4 – Miguel Tapiasn
5 – Bryan Gonzálezn
6 – Omar Govean
7 – Cade Cowelln
9 – Alan Pulidon
10 – Efraín Álvarezn
11 – Isaac Brizuelan
13 – Óscar Whalleyn
14 – Javier Hernándezn
15 – Erick Gutiérrezn
17 – Luis Romon
18 – Luis Olivasn
19 – Diego Campillon
21 – José Castillon
23 – Daniel Aguirren
24 – Miguel Gómezn
25 – Roberto Alvaradon
26 – Hugo Camberosn
27 – Leonardo Sepúlvedan
28 – Rubén Gonzálezn
29 – Teun Wilken
31 – Yael Padillan
33 – Raúl Martínezn
34 – Armando Gonzálezn
37 – Richard Ledezma
Chivas will play another friendly match this Saturday against Leones Negros, as their Week 1 fixture against Tigres has been postponed. As a result, El Rebaño’s official debut in the Apertura 2025 will take place on July 19, when they visit James Rodríguez and Club León.
