Active in Liga MX

Ricardo Chávez

Defender #2
Age 31 years
Nationality Mexico
Market Value €3M

Career

No transfer history

Ricardo Chávez is operating as a highly effective Bronze-tier Wall this season. At 32 years of age and having made the high-profile switch to Monterrey from San Luis, the experienced Mexican defender is building a dependable body of work in the backline. Still searching for the first major piece of silverware in his long professional career, his enduring hunger on the pitch remains palpable match after match.

His hybrid defensive profile is defined by an off-the-charts Workrate that constantly sets the tempo for those around him. Across 24 hard-fought appearances, logging a massive 1,872 minutes of action on the pitch, he is an absolute nuisance for opposition attackers. This relentless, physical approach is clearly validated by his earned ENFORCER badge, perfectly reflecting his dominant presence in tackles, timely interventions, and crunching ground duels. Far from just sitting back and absorbing pressure, his overall form is on a massive upward trajectory. He has chipped in with both a crucial goal and an assist over his latest string of appearances, showcasing an all-action mentality that translates into pure results for his side.

Valued at €3M, his market trajectory remains completely stable. As a battle-tested veteran in the division, his ongoing hot streak provides immense, immediate value for a squad looking to comprehensively solidify their defensive structure to compete at the highest level.

Player Rating

Ricardo Chávez Soto
79
Rating
100
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 66
🎯 Clutch 35
🎨 Style 48
📊 Ability 50
💰 High Premium
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Defender

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.

Ricardo Chávez Soto is a above average ENFORCER for Monterrey. Evidence: 2.6 Tackles/90.

Player DNA

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

A specialist who excels in Workrate (88/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.

Ricardo Chávez Soto Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 32%
Weight 17%
Experience 84%

vs Liga MX

Height 39%
Weight 23%
Experience 82%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 60 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 58 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 62 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 88 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 70 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 60
Shooting 58
Defense 62
Workrate 88
Passing 70
Key Strength 88 Workrate
Area to Watch 58 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Ricardo Chávez Soto this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Apr 26, 2026 Santos Laguna 3-0 Monterrey Liga MX 60' 5.9 - - 37 Estadio Corona
Apr 22, 2026 Monterrey 2-1 Puebla Liga MX 97' 7.2 - 1 61 Estadio BBVA
Apr 19, 2026 Monterrey 1-3 CF Pachuca Liga MX 93' 6.7 0 0 71 Estadio BBVA
Apr 12, 2026 Atlas 0-0 Monterrey Liga MX 76' 6.6 0 0 15 Estadio Jalisco
Apr 04, 2026 Monterrey 1-2 Atletico San Luis Liga MX 99' 6.2 0 0 76 Estadio BBVA
Mar 22, 2026 Monterrey 2-3 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX 99' 8.2 1 1 62 Estadio BBVA
Mar 14, 2026 FC Juarez 2-2 Monterrey Liga MX 90' 5.6 0 0 88 Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez
Mar 08, 2026 Tigres UANL 1-0 Monterrey Liga MX 20' 6.2 0 0 39 Estadio Universitario
Mar 05, 2026 Monterrey 4-0 Club Queretaro Liga MX 90' 7.2 0 0 66 Estadio BBVA
Mar 01, 2026 Monterrey 0-2 Cruz Azul Liga MX 90' 7.2 0 0 43 Estadio BBVA
Feb 22, 2026 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 2-0 Monterrey Liga MX 65' 6.9 0 0 33 Estadio Olimpico Universitario
Feb 08, 2026 Club America 1-0 Monterrey Liga MX 90' 6.3 0 0 22 Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
Feb 01, 2026 Monterrey 2-2 Club Tijuana Liga MX 90' 7.2 0 0 73 Estadio BBVA
Jan 17, 2026 Mazatlán 1-5 Monterrey Liga MX 0' - 0 0 53 Estadio El Encanto
Jan 14, 2026 Necaxa 0-2 Monterrey Liga MX 95' 7.3 0 0 23 Estadio Victoria

Player Market Value

Track Ricardo Chávez Soto's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €2.8M
Peak Value €3.5M (Q4'23)
€3.5M €1.8M €0
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