The goals for the second half of 2026 are clear: Chivas aims to remain one of Liga MX’s top contenders while competing at the highest level in the Leagues Cup. With the objective of strengthening the squad for both challenges, Club Deportivo Guadalajara is pleased to announce the signing of Kevin Castañeda as its first reinforcement for the new season.
Who is Kevin Castañeda?
* Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, on October 28, 1999.
* A versatile attacking midfielder capable of playing in different areas across the front line thanks to his mobility, technical ability, and link-up play.
His Career Path
* Castañeda developed through Toluca’s youth academy and made his Liga MX debut on July 22, 2018, against Monarcas Morelia.
* In 2022, he joined Club Tijuana, where he continued his development and established himself as one of the league’s most influential midfielders.
* His performances in recent tournaments have also earned him consideration for Mexico’s National Team.
What Will Kevin Castañeda Bring to Gabriel Milito’s Chivas?
Castañeda arrives in Guadalajara as a player capable of making a difference through one of his greatest strengths: his ball striking ability. His right foot allows him to create advantages with through balls, long switches of play, accurate long-range passes, and shots from distance. Throughout his career, he has become a constant threat in the attacking third, but his development as a player extends far beyond that.
Today, he is a midfielder with the ability to receive between the lines, operate effectively in tight spaces, and find solutions under pressure. Those qualities allow him to connect different phases of play and provide fluidity to his team’s attacking movements.
In addition to his creativity, Castañeda offers valuable attributes that fit Gabriel Milito’s playing model. His ability to break through pressure with intelligent first touches, ball carrying, and distribution will help the team progress when opponents push their defensive lines higher up the field. As a natural attacking midfielder, he frequently drops into deeper areas to participate in the build-up phase, increasing his influence well beyond the final third.
His arrival significantly expands Chivas’ attacking options and could lead to exciting partnerships with players such as Roberto Alvarado and Efraín Álvarez, whose skill sets complement his own. In fact, Castañeda and Álvarez already demonstrated strong chemistry during their time together in Tijuana, combining creativity and technical quality to enhance the team’s attacking play.
Welcome to the Rebaño Sagrado, Kevin!
