Career Timeline of Hirving Lozano: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Hirving Lozano, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Hirving "Chucky" Lozano is a Mexican professional footballer. He is a winger currently playing for San Diego FC in Major League Soccer, as well as the Mexico national team. Known for his speed, dribbling skills, and goal-scoring ability, Lozano has played for clubs such as Pachuca, PSV Eindhoven, and Napoli, winning titles in both the Netherlands and Italy. A key player for the Mexican national team, he has represented his country in major international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup.

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2005: Achieved hat-trick for PSV

In 2023, Hirving Lozano scored his first hat-trick for PSV against Ajax since 2005.

2006: Joined Pachuca Youth Academy

In 2006, at the age of 11, Hirving Lozano joined the youth academy of C.F. Pachuca.

February 2014: Liga MX Debut

On 8 February 2014, Hirving Lozano made his Liga MX debut for Pachuca against Club América, scoring five minutes after being substituted in a 1-0 win.

December 2014: Called up to under-20 side for CONCACAF U-20 Championship

In December 2014, Hirving Lozano was called up to Mexico's under-20 side for the CONCACAF U-20 Championship and scored a brace and added four assists in the first group stage match against Cuba.

September 2015: Scored equalizer against Dorados de Sinaloa

On 19 September 2015, Hirving Lozano scored an equalizer seven minutes after Dorados de Sinaloa scored first, in a league match where Pachuca went on to win 2–1.

2015: Won 2015 CONCACAF U-20 Championship

In 2015, Hirving Lozano won the CONCACAF U-20 Championship with a youth team.

2015: Won Golden Boot at CONCACAF U-20 Championship

In 2015, Hirving Lozano won the Golden Boot at the CONCACAF U-20 Championship, finishing with five goals and being named in the tournament's Best XI. Mexico won the tournament.

February 2016: Senior International Debut

In February 2016, Hirving Lozano made his senior international debut for Mexico.

February 2016: Senior National Team Debut and First Goal

In February 2016, Hirving Lozano received his first call-up to the senior national team and earned his first cap in a friendly against Senegal, assisting a goal. He then scored his first international goal in March 2016 against Canada in a World Cup qualifying match.

February 2016: Scored against Toluca

On 27 February 2016, Hirving Lozano scored the first and only goal of the match on the first minute against Toluca, leading to a victory that placed Pachuca first on the general table.

July 2016: Scored brace and contributed an assist against León

On 16 July 2016, Hirving Lozano scored a brace and contributed an assist in the first league match against León, resulting in a 5–1 victory.

2016: Won 2016 Clausura and 2016-17 CONCACAF Champions League with Pachuca

In 2016, Hirving Lozano won the Clausura tournament and the 2016-17 CONCACAF Champions League with Pachuca.

June 2017: Signed with PSV Eindhoven

In June 2017, Hirving Lozano signed with Dutch side PSV Eindhoven after playing for Pachuca.

September 2017: Received First Red Card for PSV

On 10 September 2017, Hirving Lozano received his first red card playing for PSV in a 2-0 defeat against SC Heerenveen.

September 2017: World Cup Qualification Goal

On September 1, 2017, Hirving Lozano scored the only goal in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Panama, securing Mexico's qualification for the tournament.

2017: Won CONCACAF Champions League with Pachuca

In 2017, Hirving Lozano and Pachuca won the CONCACAF Champions League. Lozano won the Golden Boot and Best Young Player Award.

2017: Represented Mexico at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup

In 2017, Hirving Lozano represented Mexico at the FIFA Confederations Cup.

February 2018: Received Second Red Card of the Season

On 17 February 2018, Hirving Lozano received his second red card of the season playing for PSV against Heerenveen. He received a three-match suspension.

2018: Penalty loss in Johan Cruyff Shield and Eredivisie Opener

In 2018, Hirving Lozano appeared as a substitute and converted a penalty in the Johan Cruyff Shield against Feyenoord, but his team lost. He also scored in PSV's Eredivisie opener against FC Utrecht.

2018: Represented Mexico at the 2018 FIFA World Cup

In 2018, Hirving Lozano represented Mexico at the FIFA World Cup.

2018: Brace against Belgium

In 2018, Hirving Lozano scored his first brace with the national team in a 3–3 draw against Belgium.

2018: Champions League breakthrough

In 2018, Hirving Lozano was named in the Champions League breakthrough team.

April 2019: Injured During Match Against Willem II

In April 2019, during a match against Willem II, Hirving Lozano was stretchered off the field due to a challenge, causing him to miss the remainder of the season.

August 2019: Joined Napoli and Serie A Debut

In August 2019, Hirving Lozano officially joined Italian club Napoli and made his Serie A debut against Juventus, scoring a goal in a 4-3 defeat.

2019: Signed with Napoli

In 2019, Hirving Lozano signed for Italian club Napoli for a reported €42 million, becoming the most expensive Mexican player of all time.

June 2020: Coppa Italia Victory

In June 2020, Hirving Lozano became the first Mexican to win a title with an Italian club after Napoli defeated Juventus in the Coppa Italia final.

2020: Scores Brace Against Genoa and Atalanta

In 2020, Hirving Lozano scored his first brace with Napoli against Genoa in a 6-0 victory. The following month, he scored his second brace against Atalanta in a 4-1 victory.

January 2021: Third-Fastest Goal in Serie A

On 24 January 2021, Hirving Lozano scored the third-fastest goal in Serie A history, clocking in at 8.95 seconds, during a match against Hellas Verona. Four days later, in the Coppa Italia quarter-final against Spezia, he scored his 100th goal across all competitions.

2021: Represented Mexico at the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup and Nations League

In 2021, Hirving Lozano represented Mexico at the CONCACAF Gold Cup and the CONCACAF Nations League.

2022: Represented Mexico at the 2022 FIFA World Cup

In 2022, Hirving Lozano represented Mexico at the FIFA World Cup.

September 2023: Re-signed with PSV

On 1 September 2023, Hirving Lozano re-signed with PSV to a five-year contract and was given the number 27 shirt.

2023: Rejoined PSV

In 2023, Hirving Lozano rejoined PSV after playing for Napoli.

June 2024: Signed with San Diego FC

On 6 June 2024, Hirving Lozano signed a four-year contract with Major League Soccer club San Diego FC, becoming the first Designated Player in the history of the club.