Luis Ángel Malagón Velázquez, born on March 2, 1997, in Zamora, Michoacán, Mexico, is a professional football goalkeeper who plays for Liga MX club América and the Mexican national team.
Club Career:
- Monarcas Morelia (2014–2020): Malagón began his professional career with Monarcas Morelia, making his league debut in April 2019 against Puebla.
- Necaxa (2020–2022): He transferred to Necaxa in June 2020, establishing himself as the team’s starting goalkeeper and earning praise for his performances, including an impressive match against Tigres UANL in October 2020.
- América (2023–Present): In December 2022, Malagón joined América. He made an immediate impact, starting in the Clausura 2023 tournament and playing a crucial role in the team’s success, including a memorable performance in the penalty shootout against Xolos that secured their spot in the Liguilla.
International Career:
- Youth Teams: Malagón represented Mexico’s U21 team at the 2019 Pan American Games, helping secure the bronze medal, and participated in the 2020 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship, contributing to Mexico’s qualification for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
- Senior National Team: He made his senior debut in June 2023 in a friendly against Guatemala. Malagón’s performances have solidified his position as Mexico’s starting goalkeeper, notably keeping a clean sheet and saving a penalty in the crucial match against Honduras that secured Mexico’s qualification for the 2024 Copa América.
Honors:
- Club América:
- Liga MX Titles: Apertura 2023, Clausura 2024, Apertura 2024
- Campeón de Campeones: 2024
- Supercopa de la Liga MX: 2024
- Campeones Cup: 2024
- Mexico U23:
- Pan American Bronze Medal: 2019
- CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship: 2020
- Olympic Bronze Medal: 2020
- Mexico National Team:
- CONCACAF Gold Cup: 2023
Malagón’s journey from local leagues to international acclaim highlights his dedication and skill, making him a key figure in Mexican football.