Raúl Rangel
#1 · Goalkeeper · age 26
'Tala' Rangel; Aguirre's preferred starter as of May 2026 friendlies
62
WC26 rating
- Recent form
- 48
- Career peak
- 48
- League level
- 78
- Competition pedigree
- 30
- International pedigree
- 56
- Longevity
- 41
Independent rating — league strength (Opta-anchored) × competition tier × position-normalized output. Thin data: leans on league tier, caps and FC26 prior. Not affiliated with EA or FIFA.
Rangel’s rise is one of the quieter stories of Aguirre’s rebuild: a Liga MX keeper trusted ahead of Europe-based alternatives, asked to deliver on a home World Cup stage. His command of his area and willingness to play short suit the controlled-buildup style Aguirre wants from his back line.
Strengths
- Cross-claiming and aerial command
- Distribution from the back
- Composure under pressure
Recent form
Cemented starter for Mexico in 2026 friendlies after a strong Clausura with Chivas.
Came through the same Chivas academy that produced Carlos Salcedo and Alan Pulido, but had to wait until his mid-twenties for his senior breakthrough.