Liga MX: Clausura 2025, a tournament full of stars

Liga MX: Clausura 2025, a tournament full of stars
Liga MX: Clausura 2025, a tournament full of stars

Different clubs have made high-profile signings for the Clausura 2025 tournament, aiming to raise the level of competition in Mexican football while chasing the title.

The transfer market for Liga MX Clausura 2025 has surprised many fans. Several teams competing for the title have significantly improved their squads by integrating talent from the international market, helping to raise the level of competition in Mexican football.

Clubs like León, Pachuca, Cruz Azul and Pumas have made landmark moves acquiring high caliber figures such as James Rodríguez, John Kennedy, Adalberto Carrasquilla and Mexican goalkeeper Alex Padilla, among others.

James Rodríguez: the Colombian multi-champion

Considered the highest-profile signing of Clausura 2025, James Rodríguez arrives at León with an impressive track record in Europe, having won titles with renowned clubs such as Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Porto. Additionally, he was named the best player in the 2024 Copa América at the age of 33, leading many to believe that he can guide the Panzas Verdes to a potential ninth league title.


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John Kennedy: a Brazilian with a promising future

At just 22 years old, John Kennedy has the experience of a Copa Libertadores and Recopa Sudamericana champion, successes he enjoyed during his time at Fluminense in Brazil, where he was a key player. However, he has struggled in recent months due to disciplinary issues and injuries. In Pachuca, all eyes will be on Guillermo Almada to see if he can reignite Kennedy’s magic on the pitch.

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Adalberto Carrasquilla: the best Panamanian player today

The 26-year-old midfielder is currently considered Panama’s best footballer. He began his career in his native country, but reached his peak with the Houston Dynamo, winning the US Open Cup against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami. In addition, he was recognized as the best player of the Gold Cup 2023 and joined Pumas, where he is expected to fit perfectly into the Auriazul project.

Alex Padilla: the Mexican talent repatriated from Europe

Throughout its history, Pumas has been recognized for having high quality goalkeepers. After the departure of Julio González, they ventured into the Spanish football market to secure Alex Padilla, a Mexican with dual nationality, as their new goalkeeper. At just 21 years old, Padilla has had significant moments with Athletic Bilbao and has experience with the Mexican U-23 national team.

Luka Romero: the young Mexico-Argentina promise

With his talent on the pitch and his potential to become a star, Luka Romero attracted the attention of many big clubs, including Chivas, but it was ultimately Cruz Azul who signed him. Born in Durango but of Argentinian descent, Romero had a brief spell with AC Milan and is now preparing for his Liga MX debut at the age of 20.

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