You’ve Heard of Luka, But Have You Heard of…..
With all the attention he’s been getting, we know you’ve heard of Luka Romero, but do you know these other youngsters born to foreign players that could one day choose to represent El Tri?
Juan Ignacio Morales-GK
The 19-year-old keeper is the son of Angel” El Matute” Morales. He was born in Mexico City but is currently in Argentina, where he playing for Racing de Avellaneda in Argentina.
Santiago Ervitti-MID
Currently enrolled in Independiente de Argentina’s Fuerzas Basicas, the son of ex Rayado Walter Ervitti can chose to play with Argentina or El Tri.
Diego Abreu-FW
Son of the infamous Loco Abreu, Diego is currently in the lower ranks of Defensor Sporting, The 16-year-old has already been called up with El Tri’s youth team, but can still choose Uruguay as his senior team.
Benjamin Galdames-DEF
Galdames is currently playing in Union Espanola in Chile and was voted best U-17 player in the league a few years back. Son of Pablo Galdames the youngster has drawn comparison to El Rey Arturo Vidal.
Shayr Mohamed-FW
Shayr is currently playing in Monterrey’s U20 team but spent most of his formative years in the fuerzas basicas in Huracan in Argentina. Son of El Turco Mohamed, Shayr, and his younger brother can choose Mexico or Argentina in the future.
Nayib Mohamed CM
The younger of El Turco’s boys, Nayib also spent time in the fuerzas basicas in Huracan, and currently plays in Monterrey’s youth teams. Nayib will hope to have his father’s spark in midfield as he develops.
Federico Lavallen-FW
Son of former Atlas defender Pablo Lavallen, Federico has played in both Atlas and River Plates youth teams. Currently, he is playing in the Federal A Tournament in Argentina and has stated that his goal is to play for El Tri.
Santiago Gimenez-CM
El Chaquito has already logged over 700 minutes with Cruz Azul in Liga MX, tallying two goals and one assist in that time. Although he was born in Argentina, he has already completed the Mexican naturalization process, like his father Christian El Chaco Jimenez.
