Alan Pulido returns to Chivas! | OneFootball

There is a saying that goes you always go back to the places where you were happy and for Alan Pulido this is no exception, after 5 years he is back home to wear the Rojiblanca and strengthen the squad with which Guadalajara will play in the Clausura 2025 Liga MX and the Concacaf Champions Cup.

Alan left the ranks of the Rebaño in 2020 to play for Sporting Kansas City in the MLS, where he became a franchise player and a reference in the attack.

How did Pulido fare in his first stint with Chivas?Not much introduction is needed for the new Rojiblanco attacker. His commitment and contribution were more than decisive for the team to achieve the goals projected in his first stage with Chivas, as he scored a couple of goals in the Liga MX Grand Final to win the Clausura 2017 double and one more in the decisive series for the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League title. In addition, he was consecrated as the top goal scorer of the Apertura 2019 with a total of 12 goals.

What will he bring to Guadalajara?The Ciudad Victoria-born player has always been characterized as a versatile striker, since in addition to his conditions inside the box, he has a great associative sense that allows him to appear between lines and generate dangerous chances.

In his time with Kansas, Pulido almost always started up front, but during the games he used to appear constantly to intervene in the inside area.

How can he fit into Oscar Garcia's system?There are 2 roles in which Alan would fit perfectly, because thanks to his movement up and down the pitch as well as the areas he is used to playing in, he can play as a second striker. In addition, he has shown that he can also play as a lone striker.

If the Red-and-White strategist decides to use only a 9 that is close to the box, Pulido would be a good alternative, since his good striking ability helps him to finish his plays with a shot on goal. In the case of opting to accompany him with someone else, he has the ability of being able to assist his teammates.

WELCOME BACK TO CHIVAS, 'PULIGOL'!!!!

Technical Sheet:
- Name: Alan Pulido Izaguirre- Date of birth: 08/March/1991- Place of birth: Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas- Position: Center forward- Career: Tigres, Levadiakos, Olympiakos, CHIVAS, Kansas City.

Statistics with Guadalajara:
- Titles: 3 (Liga MX CL17, Copa MX CL17 and CONCACAF Champions League 2018).- Games played: 117- Minutes played: 9,034- Goals: 41- Assists: 7- Yellow cards: 16- Ejections: 1