Mateo Chávez García (born 12 May 2004) is a Mexican professional

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who plays as a

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for

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club

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and the Mexico national team.

Club career

Guadalajara

Tapatío

Chávez made his professional debut with

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on 29 September 2022, coming on as a 60th minute substitute against Venados.

First team

Chávez made his first team, and

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debut on 13 January 2024, in a 1–1 draw against

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. On 7 February 2024, Chávez made his

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debut in a 3–1 win against

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AZ

In 2025, Chávez signed for Dutch club

on a 4-year agreement.

International career

In March 2024, Mexico under-23 team coach

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included Chávez in the roster for friendlies against

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. In June 2025, Chávez was included in

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's roster for the Gold Cup.

Personal life

Chávez is the son of former professional footballer

Paulo Chávez Paulo Cesar "Tilon" Chavez Quirarte (born 7 January 1976) is a Mexican former footballer who played as a midfielder. He played midfielder and is known for his precise passing and his speed. Chivas Chavez debuted with Chivas on December 12, ...

Career statistics

Club

International

Honours

Tapatío *

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: Clausura 2023 *

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Mexico *

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Individual *

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References

2004 births Living people People from San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León Footballers from Nuevo León Mexican men's footballers Men's association football defenders C.D. Guadalajara footballers Liga de Expansión MX players Liga MX players Mexico men's youth international footballers Mexico men's international footballers 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup players CONCACAF Gold Cup–winning players {{Mexico-footy-bio-stub