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Why is Hirving Lozano Not Playing for Mexico? Who is Hirving Lozano?

Hirving Lozano is not playing for Mexico in Copa America 2024 because the coach chose to include younger players in the squad for future development.

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Updated Jun 27, 2024

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Why is Hirving Lozano Not Playing for Mexico? Who is Hirving Lozano?

Why is Hirving Lozano Not Playing for Mexico?

Hirving Lozano, a key player for Mexico in past tournaments like the 2018 World Cup, is not part of the Copa America 2024 squad. The decision was made by coach Jaime Lozano, who prioritized younger players for the team. Hirving Lozano's significant contributions in previous competitions, this choice aims to build for the future.

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The player himself expressed surprise at not being selected but respects the coach's decision. Mexico hopes this strategy will strengthen the team's long-term prospects in international competitions.

Who is Hirving Lozano?

Hirving Lozano, nicknamed Chucky, is a Mexican professional soccer player known for his speed and goal-scoring ability as a winger. He currently plays for PSV in the Eredivisie league and has represented Mexico in international competitions since 2016. Lozano began his career with Pachuca in Mexico, won titles with PSV in the Netherlands, and briefly played for Napoli in Italy before returning to PSV.

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Name Hirving Rodrigo Lozano Bahena
Date of Birth 30 July 1995
Place of Birth Mexico City, Mexico
Current Team PSV
Number 27

Hirving Lozano Age

Hirving Lozano is currently 28 years old. He was born on July 30, 1995, in Mexico City, Mexico. He plays as a winger for PSV in the Netherlands and the Mexico national team. Lozano is known for his speed and scoring ability on the field.

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Hirving Lozano Career

Early Career

  • Joined Pachuca's youth academy in 2006.

Professional Debut

  • Made Liga MX debut for Pachuca in 2014, scoring on debut.

Early Success

  • Helped Pachuca win the 2016 Clausura and CONCACAF Champions League.

Move to Europe

  • Signed with PSV Eindhoven in 2017, winning Eredivisie in the debut season.

Italian Adventure

  • Joined Napoli in 2019, becoming their record signing at the time.

Return to PSV

  • Rejoined PSV in 2023, continuing to perform well.

Upcoming Move

  • Scheduled to join San Diego FC in MLS from 2025.

International Career

  • Represented Mexico at various youth levels and in senior competitions like the FIFA World Cup and CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Hirving Lozano Wife

Hirving Lozano is married to Ana Obregón, whom he met while playing for Pachuca. They got married in 2014. Together, they have two children: a daughter born in 2014 and a son born in 2017. Ana Obregón has been supportive of Lozano throughout his career, and their family life is an important part of his journey.

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