Mateo Chávez shines for Mexico and earns AZ Alkmaar praise

Mateo Chávez made headlines once again after being named player of the match in the clash between Mexico and Peru. The recognition also came from his European club, AZ Alkmaar, which posted the message "Mateo is the Man of the Match" on its social media channels.

Performance against Peru and international recognition

In the match that ended in a 1-1 draw, the Mexican left-back led the team's defensive statistics with five duels won, five recoveries, and two successful dribbles. He also ranked in the top two for defensive actions, securing his selection as the match MVP.

AZ Alkmaar's reaction

After the game, AZ Alkmaar used its social media to highlight Chávez's performance, confirming he was named "Man of the Match." The post served as the European club's first official response to the player's performance representing his national team.

Recent career in Europe

Since his signing in 2025, Chávez has made 41 appearances for AZ Alkmaar, starting in 26 of them, with two goals and five assists. In the current season, he has become the Mexican player with the most appearances and minutes played in Europe, in addition to winning the Dutch Super Cup.

Experience with the Mexican national team

The defender is experiencing one of the best moments of his career with the national team. He has already participated in the 2026 World Cup, scoring a goal and starting against the Czech Republic. Recently, he returned to the starting lineup in a friendly against Peru, once again earning the MVP title.

Rafael Márquez's perspective

Rafael Márquez, the national team coach, pointed to Chávez as an example of hard work and consistency, highlighting that the player arrived at AZ Alkmaar without being a starter but earned his place through strong performances. Márquez believes that Chávez's path could open doors for other young Mexican talents.

With information from TUDN, El Informador, and TV Azteca.