Among the 22 players chosen by Gabriel Milito to face El Clásico de México in Phoenix, there are some names that stand out. Trusting in young talent is a hallmark of Guadalajara and also of the Argentine coach, who on this occasion considered two players from the Rojiblanca youth academy to travel with the Rebaño Sagrado to their match against the Águilas.
They are Raúl Martínez Amezcua and Maximiliano Bustos, who are part of Chivas Sub 21 and will now have the opportunity to show their skills to Gabriel Milito. Obviously, this call-up comes thanks to their great soccer skills and also the good moment they are going through in their team, so with the aim of getting to know them a little better, below we will tell you about their career and their skills.
Raúl Martínez Amezcua, 19-year-old left-footed midfielder.
• He was born in Tala, Jalisco, on December 15, 2005. He is 1.71 meters tall and plays as a midfielder at different positions.
• He joined the Guadalajara youth team in 2023, after completing an extensive training program at the Chivas Gigantera School. After only a short time with the Rebaño youth team, he was U18 champion in the 2024 Clausura.
• As we mentioned, Martínez is capable of playing in all midfield positions, having played as a pivot, inside forward, and attacking midfielder.
• His footballing abilities are outstanding, as he has great physical endurance and is agile and technical enough to overcome pressure. We cannot overlook his good striking ability and interpretation of the game, which allows him to find teammates between the lines and also to bring those who break away on long balls into the game.
• Raúl is a midfielder who is very gifted in his passing and understanding of the game, as he is capable of organizing possession with his multiple resources and his good left foot.
Maximiliano Bustos, 20-year-old left wing-back.
• He was born in Sombrerete, Zacatecas, on January 10, 2005. He is 1.78 meters tall and plays as a left back or wing-back.
• He arrived at Guadalajara in 2024 from Charales de Chapala, a third division professional team. Bustos was spotted during one of the trials that Club Guadalajara regularly conducts throughout the country.
• Maximiliano Bustos is very tall and also very fast, which gives him an advantage in terms of width and depth. He is a player capable of breaking behind the defense, making him a useful resource for players who like to send balls into space. He is also a good finisher.
• The Zacatecas native has a good shot, both for sending crosses into the box and for finding unmarked teammates inside.
