Active in Liga MX

Luis Malagón

Goalkeeper #1
Age 28 years
Nationality Mexico
Market Value €7M

Career

No transfer history

Luis Malagón is América's Platinum Engine. While playmakers usually pull the strings further up the pitch, this goalkeeper is the ever-present motor driving the defensive unit. Since arriving in 2023, he is still hunting for his first career trophy, but his relentless reliability makes him the first name on the teamsheet.

A high Defense rating tells the story of his campaign, underpinned by an intense focus that never switches off. Malagón has logged a massive 2,350 minutes across 25 appearances, proving himself as the ultimate workhorse between the sticks. His elite shot-stopping has officially earned him the BRICK WALL badge, boasting a formidable 32% clean sheet rate. Having secured eight shutouts while conceding just 26 goals all season, he is a picture of consistency in a high-pressure environment. While his baseline metrics remain rock-solid, his trajectory shows he is hitting top form, bringing crucial stability to the backline.

Market valuations peg the 29-year-old at €7M in a fiercely competitive landscape. Although that figure is showing a downward trend, his elite status and high-stakes shot-stopping remain undisputed, making him a vital cornerstone for América's ambitions.

Player Rating

Luis Ángel Malagón Velázquez
68
Rating
59
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 79
🎯 Clutch 80
🎨 Style 60
📊 Ability 73
💰 High Premium
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Goalkeeper

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Luis Ángel Malagón Velázquez is a above average BRICK WALL for Club America. Evidence: 32% Clean Sheet %.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Defense (84/100) but has room to grow in Passing.

Physical profile: Compact Build.

Luis Ángel Malagón Velázquez 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 35%
Experience 61%

vs Liga MX

Height 58%
Weight 77%
Experience 70%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Shot-Stopping: 30 - Reflexes and positioning - saves made and save percentage Distribution: 59 - Passing accuracy and ability to start attacks from the back Command: 84 - Organizing the defense - clean sheets and goals conceded rate Sweeping: 79 - Reading the game - coming off the line to sweep up danger Claiming: 17 - Dominance in the box - winning aerial duels and 1v1 situations
Shot-Stopping
Distribution
Command
Sweeping
Claiming
Shot-Stopping 30
Distribution 59
Command 84
Sweeping 79
Claiming 17
Key Strength 84 Command
Area to Watch 17 Claiming

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Luis Ángel Malagón Velázquez this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 07, 2026 Club Queretaro 1-2 Club America Liga MX 0' - 0 0 44 Estadio La Corregidora
Mar 05, 2026 Club America 1-2 FC Juarez Liga MX 90' 6.3 0 0 84 Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
Mar 01, 2026 Club America 1-4 Tigres UANL Liga MX 90' 6.3 0 0 76 Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
Feb 21, 2026 Puebla 0-4 Club America Liga MX 90' 7.7 0 0 38 Estadio Cuauhtemoc
Feb 15, 2026 Guadalajara Chivas 1-0 Club America Liga MX 90' 7.3 0 0 24 Estadio Akron
Feb 08, 2026 Club America 1-0 Monterrey Liga MX 90' 7.2 0 0 22 Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
Jan 31, 2026 Club America 2-0 Necaxa Liga MX 90' 7.3 0 0 34 Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
Jan 19, 2026 CF Pachuca 0-0 Club America Liga MX 90' 7.7 0 0 10 Estadio Miguel Hidalgo
Jan 15, 2026 Club America 0-2 Atletico San Luis Liga MX 90' 6.6 0 0 29 Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
Jan 10, 2026 Club Tijuana 0-0 Club America Liga MX 90' 7.2 0 0 7 Estadio Caliente
Nov 29, 2025 Club America 2-1 Monterrey Liga MX 100' 6.9 0 0 89 Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
Nov 27, 2025 Monterrey 2-0 Club America Liga MX 90' 6.2 0 0 43 Estadio BBVA Bancomer
Nov 09, 2025 Toluca 2-0 Club America Liga MX 90' 5.9 0 0 30 Estadio Nemesio Díez
Nov 02, 2025 Club America 2-0 Leon Liga MX 90' 6.9 0 0 27 Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
Oct 25, 2025 Mazatlán 2-2 Club America Liga MX 90' 6.3 0 0 66 Estadio El Encanto

Player Market Value

Track Luis Ángel Malagón Velázquez's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €7.0M
Peak Value €8.0M (Q1'25)
€8.0M €4.0M €0
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