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Hirving Lozano

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.

1978: Mexico's Last Group Stage Exit Until 2022

In 1978, Mexico had their last World Cup group stage exit until the 2022 World Cup.

1994: Reference to players born after 1994

In 2015, Hirving Lozano was named by Don Balón as one of the best players in the world born after 1994.

July 1995: Hirving Lozano Born

In July 1995, Hirving Rodrigo Lozano Bahena, nicknamed "Chucky", was born. He is a Mexican professional footballer.

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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.

2014: Marriage to Ana Obregón

In 2014, Hirving Lozano married his girlfriend Ana Obregón, whom he met while playing for Pachuca. The pair had a daughter also born in 2014.

May 2015: U-20 World Cup Participation

In May 2015, Hirving Lozano participated in the U-20 World Cup, appearing in all three group stage matches for Mexico. However, the team finished last in their group.

September 2015: CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship

In September 2015, Hirving Lozano was selected to play in the CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship, scoring a goal in the semi-final win over Canada. Mexico won the tournament, and Lozano was awarded the Golden Ball and included in the Best XI.

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: CONCACAF Gold Cup Provisional Roster

In 2015, Hirving Lozano was included in the provisional roster for the CONCACAF Gold Cup, but he was cut from the final list.

2015: Named Among Best Young Players

In 2015, Hirving Lozano was named by Don Balón as one of the best players in the world born after 1994.

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: Summer Olympics Participation and Red Card

In July 2016, Hirving Lozano was named in the squad for the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. On August 10, 2016, during a match against South Korea, Lozano received a red card, and Mexico was eliminated from the competition.

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.

June 2017: FIFA Confederations Cup Goal and Man of the Match

In June 2017, Hirving Lozano was named in Mexico's squad for the FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia. In a match against Russia, Lozano scored a goal and was named man of the match.

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: Birth of Son

In 2017, Hirving Lozano and his wife Ana Obregón welcomed their son.

2017: Represented Mexico at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup

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

2017: Top Young Players Recognition

In 2017, upon his arrival to PSV Eindhoven, Hirving Lozano was named among the top Eredivisie young players to watch for the 2017–18 season. FIFA also named Lozano in their list of young stars of 2017.

2017: Multiple Red Cards

In the 2017-18 season, Hirving Lozano picked up two red cards in his first season at PSV, tied with 2 other players for the most in the Eredivisie season.

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.

June 2018: World Cup Squad and Winning Goal Against Germany

In June 2018, Hirving Lozano was named in Mexico's squad for the World Cup. On June 17, 2018, he scored the winning goal against Germany in the opening group match and was named FIFA's Man of the Match.

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: Copa América Centenario Participation

In 2018, Hirving Lozano participated in Copa América Centenario, appearing in all matches, culminating in a quarter-final exit.

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: Listed Among Best 100 Players

In 2018, Hirving Lozano was listed among various publications as one of the best 100 players.

2018: Champions League breakthrough

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

2018: Breakout Star of the 2018 FIFA World Cup

Multiple sources considered Hirving Lozano a breakout star of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

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.

2019: Ruled out of CONCACAF Gold Cup due to Injury

In 2019, Hirving Lozano was ruled out of the CONCACAF Gold Cup due to a knee injury.

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.

July 2021: Head Injury at 2021 Gold Cup

On July 10, 2021, Hirving Lozano suffered a head injury during a match against Trinidad and Tobago at the 2021 Gold Cup and had to miss the rest of the tournament.

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.

January 2022: Tested Positive for COVID-19

On 6 January 2022, Napoli announced that Hirving Lozano had tested positive for COVID-19.

November 2022: World Cup Appearance and Group Stage Exit

In November 2022, Hirving Lozano was named in Mexico's squad for the World Cup. He started in all matches, but Mexico had a group-stage exit, their first since 1978.

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.

March 2024: Criticism and Absence from National Team

In March 2024, Hirving Lozano criticized the team's performance after a defeat against the United States in the CONCACAF Nations League final. Since then, Lozano has been absent from the national team squad.

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.

August 2024: Scored Brace Against Waalwijk

At the start of the 2024-25 season, on 10 August 2024, Hirving Lozano scored a brace against Waalwijk in a 5-1 win.

January 2025: Contract with San Diego FC Activated

On 1 January 2025, Hirving Lozano's contract with San Diego FC is set to be activated.

February 2025: Injury and Exclusion from Nations League and Gold Cup

In February 2025, Hirving Lozano was included in the preliminary roster for the Nations League Finals but did not make the final list due to an injury. He was also not included in the final roster for the Gold Cup due to a hamstring injury.

2028: Contract End with San Diego FC

In 2028, Hirving Lozano's contract with San Diego FC is set to expire.