Active in Liga MX
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Diego Lainez Leyva is a above average ARCHITECT for Tigres UANL. Evidence: 1.93 Key Passes/90.
Also shows: above average SILVER TRAY (21% Assist Frequency) , above average DRIBBLER (1.7 Dribbles/90)
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Dribbling (78/100) but has room to grow in Defense.
Physical profile: Compact Build, Light And Agile.
Diego Lainez Leyva Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Midfielders
Height 12%
Weight 4%
Experience 44%
vs Liga MX
Height 6%
Weight 3%
Experience 41%
Traits
POCKET ROCKET PRIME
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 78
Shooting 78
Defense 50
Workrate 72
Passing 77
Key Strength 78 Dribbling
Area to Watch 50 Defense
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Diego Lainez Leyva this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 03, 2026 | Tigres UANL 3-1 Guadalajara Chivas | 86' | 6.7 | - | - | 70 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Tigres UANL 5-1 Mazatlán | 55' | 7.3 | - | - | 56 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Atlas 0-0 Tigres UANL | 104' | 5.9 | - | - | 39 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Necaxa 1-1 Tigres UANL | 40' | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| Apr 04, 2026 | Club Tijuana 1-0 Tigres UANL | 90' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | FC Juarez 2-1 Tigres UANL | 77' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 89 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Tigres UANL 0-0 Club Queretaro | 42' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Mar 08, 2026 | Tigres UANL 1-0 Monterrey | 89' | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| Mar 05, 2026 | Puebla 3-1 Tigres UANL | 45' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Club America 1-4 Tigres UANL | 90' | 6.5 | 0 | 1 | 76 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Tigres UANL 1-2 CF Pachuca | 90' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 84 |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Cruz Azul 2-1 Tigres UANL | 90' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Feb 07, 2026 | Tigres UANL 5-1 Santos Laguna | 90' | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 66 |
| Feb 01, 2026 | Leon 1-2 Tigres UANL | 90' | 8.9 | 1 | 1 | 59 |
| Jan 18, 2026 | Tigres UANL 0-0 Toluca | 83' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | Guadalajara Chivas vs Tigres UANL | 67 |
Player Market Value
Track Diego Lainez Leyva's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €5.5M
Peak Value €14.0M (Q1'19)
€14.0M €7.0M €0
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Diego Lainez operates as a silver-tier Creator, bringing technical flair and vision to the final third. Since returning from a European stint with Real Betis, the versatile winger has focused on cementing his status as an unpredictable, dynamic playmaker capable of pulling the strings in tight spaces.
The underlying metrics validate his profile as a genuine offensive catalyst. Across 31 appearances and over 2,500 minutes of league action, he has consistently found ways to unlock stubborn backlines. Recognized officially as an ARCHITECT, he sets the tempo in possession. His high Dribbling rating paints the picture of a player who relies on close control to beat his man and create overloads, earning him the DRIBBLER badge alongside a SILVER TRAY for his reliable assist contributions. However, his recent output suggests a slump in form. After a campaign defined by regular minutes, the international is going through a quiet spell, searching for his rhythm and the final ball to match his undeniable baseline ability.
Even during this dip in form, his wider career trajectory remains positive. With a market value trending upward around the €6M mark, Lainez possesses the raw, game-changing talent to dictate proceedings when he finds his confidence again.