Ricardo Marín, a striker who delivers right on cue in AP26
· Yahoo Sports
Ricardo Marín has shown his value to Guadalajara’s performance this semester, and in last weekend’s Clásico de México he got on the scoresheet again by making it the temporary 0-2, bringing him to 5 goals and 2 assists in the Apertura 2026. With those 7 goal contributions, he ranks as the most productive Mexican player so far this campaign.
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Marín has reached that output in 513 minutes of playing time, meaning he is directly involved in a goal every 73.3 minutes and confirming the great form he is in with Chivas. In fact, it is his best tally since making his top-flight debut, with only half the tournament played and 8 regular-season matches still to come.
But his contribution goes far beyond the numbers. “4K” has shown sharpness in the air, both when competing for loose balls and when serving as a reference point as the team looks to move up the field. He has also taken on a bigger role in back-to-goal duels against center backs, using his physical strength to shield the ball, keep possessions alive, and help the team push higher up the pitch.
On top of that comes his work off the ball. The Rojiblanco attacker is actively involved in pressing, disrupts the opponent’s buildup, and puts in an important physical shift to help win the ball back or force mistakes in the opposition’s buildout. His effort also shows in the ground he covers to support the team’s collective play, making him a player who contributes a great deal both on and off the ball.
The Clásico de México also once again confirmed a trait that Marín has developed wearing the Guadalajara shirt: his ability to show up on the big stage. With his goal against América, the striker reached 5 Clásico goals with Chivas: 3 against Atlas and 2 against América. Of the latter, one came in Liga MX and the other in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
As if that were not enough, with his 5 goals, Ricardo remains in the race for the scoring title, as he sits second in the standings, and along with “Piojo” Alvarado, he is one of the 3 Mexicans currently in the tournament’s top 10 scorers.
El Rebaño has 5 home matches and 3 away matches left, in which Ricardo Marín will look to maintain his finishing touch, physical presence, and link-up ability to help Chivas fight for the Liga MX title.
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