Active in Liga MX
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Luis Alberto Cárdenas López is a above average SWEEPER KEEPER for Monterrey. Evidence: 38 Passes/90.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Shooting (92/100) but has room to grow in Passing.
Physical profile: Compact Build.
Luis Alberto Cárdenas López Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Goalkeepers
Height 5%
Weight 42%
Experience 69%
vs Liga MX
Height 58%
Weight 81%
Experience 87%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Shot-Stopping 65
Distribution 92
Command 62
Sweeping 84
Claiming 19
Key Strength 92 Distribution
Area to Watch 19 Claiming
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Luis Alberto Cárdenas López this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | Santos Laguna 3-0 Monterrey | ' | - | - | - | 37 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Monterrey 2-1 Puebla | ' | - | - | - | 61 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Monterrey 1-3 CF Pachuca | 93' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 71 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Atlas 0-0 Monterrey | 94' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Apr 04, 2026 | Monterrey 1-2 Atletico San Luis | 99' | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 76 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Monterrey 2-3 Guadalajara Chivas | 99' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 62 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | FC Juarez 2-2 Monterrey | 90' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 88 |
| Mar 08, 2026 | Tigres UANL 1-0 Monterrey | 90' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| Mar 05, 2026 | Monterrey 4-0 Club Queretaro | 90' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Monterrey 0-2 Cruz Azul | 90' | 8.3 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | U.N.A.M. - Pumas 2-0 Monterrey | 97' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Monterrey 1-0 Leon | 90' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Feb 08, 2026 | Club America 1-0 Monterrey | 90' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Feb 01, 2026 | Monterrey 2-2 Club Tijuana | 90' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Mazatlán 1-5 Monterrey | 90' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
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Player Market Value
Track Luis Alberto Cárdenas López's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €250K
Peak Value €600K (Q3'22)
€600K €300K €0
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Luis Cárdenas serves as Monterrey's Platinum Engine. Having been on the club's books since 2016, the 33-year-old veteran has evolved into an unconventional but highly effective presence, bringing an unexpected level of industry and physical commitment to his role.
A full season of reliable data confirms his undeniable impact, highlighted by 16 appearances and well over 1,600 action minutes. His performances point to a player firmly on an upward trajectory, putting together a sustainable and impressive run of form. Certified as a SWEEPER KEEPER, his aggressive, modern distribution is matched by a genuinely shocking proficiency in the Shooting dimension. This rare statistical quirk makes him a uniquely dangerous asset in dead-ball situations or when playing out from the back, blending shot-stopping duties with an attacking edge.
At 33, his market value is experiencing a downward trend, but his on-pitch utility remains undisputed. The focus is entirely on maximising his current purple patch, providing experienced cover and maintaining his status as a dependable squad asset when called upon.