Carlos Acevedo
SLA
Goalkeeper
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Apr 19, 1996 (30)
Right
6'1"
163 lb
Gives up four goals
Acevedo made three saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-1 defeat to Club Tijuana.
Analysis: Acevedo had a rough go on Sunday evening, conceding four goals in Santos Laguna's loss. The goalkeeper should face less pressure in the next match against Club Nexaca, a team that has just 16 goals in 14 Liga MX games.
Signs new contract
Acevedo signed a new contract with Santos Laguna until 2030 on Wednesday.
Analysis: Acevedo is the clear-cut No. 1 option between the posts for Santos Laguna and is also a regular in the Mexico NT setup, so it makes sense for the Torreon club to hand him a new deal to keep him around. Acevedo has four clean sheets in 13 appearances in the 2026 Apertura campaign.
Keeps clean sheet versus Gallos
Acevedo registered two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 5-0 victory over Queretaro.
Analysis: Acevedo had a relatively quiet night as Santos dominated, but he denied the chances he faced to preserve the clean sheet, which increased his count to three in 12 Apertura appearances. The win was the club's fifth in a row, a striking turnaround after its rocky start to the campaign. He'll look to keep that momentum going against Pumas, who have scored eight goals across their last four matches.
Beaten once against San Luis
Acevedo had two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Atletico San Luis.
Analysis: Acevedo had a middling outing Sunday, falling below three saves for the second straight game after averaging 5.1 saves per contest across his first nine appearances this season. The dip in his shot-stopping count also reflects Santos' improved defensive work, with the team allowing fewer chances and conceding just once over its last two matches. They will next host Queretaro, one of the competition's surprise teams which, despite its strong campaign, sits in the middle of the league in scoring with 15 goals.
Tallies seven saves against Toluca
Acevedo registered seven saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Toluca.
Analysis: Acevedo had nothing to do against the two close-range shots that put his team at a disadvantage before the sending-off of an opposing player changed the course of the game. Furthermore, the keeper extended his strong momentum between the posts, stopping more than three shots for the third time in a row for a season total of 46 saves, which represents the highest figure in the league. Up next is a home clash versus Pachuca, who produced seven goals over their previous three matches.
Concedes once against Juarez
Acevedo made four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory over FC Juarez.
Analysis: Acevedo helped his team to their first victory of the Aperura 2026 season while staying close to his average of 4.9 saves per game. While he has kept only one clean sheet over the previous eight league matches, the keeper is in improving form after allowing two goals over his last three appearances. His next challenge will be a highly unfavorable visit to Toluca, who have scored the most goals in the competition.
Saves seven shots versus Cruz Azul
Acevedo made seven saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Cruz Azul.
Analysis: Acevedo added seven clearances to his save numbers in a performance that came very close to being completed by a clean sheet, yet one of his punches left the ball in play for the hosts to get a late goal. The keeper increased his record to 35 saves across seven starts in the Apertura 2026 tournament, claiming his usual position as one of the most active goalkeepers in the league. He could face a significantly easier fixture in the upcoming home clash versus a struggling Juarez side.
Secures clean sheet versus Tigres
Acevedo recorded three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Tigres.
Analysis: Acevedo denied a few chances, which were enough for him to record an unlikely clean sheet, ending a string of 22 club games with at least one goal conceded. Considering the Apertura 2026 campaign, the keeper has now made 28 saves and allowed 11 goals over six matches played. Despite the defensive improvement, the Saints may still need to work hard to keep Cruz Azul's fourth-ranked attack from scoring next week.
Concedes three in loss
Acevedo recorded four saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Puebla.
Analysis: Acevedo had a difficult afternoon, conceding three goals on 2.46 xGOT faced, with the goals coming from a long-range strike, a corner rebound finish, and a well-placed cross converted inside the box. His season has been a struggle overall, conceding 11 goals across five matches without a clean sheet, and his 69.4 save percentage reflects a defense that has given him little protection with 36 shots faced. Santos Laguna's next fixture against Tigres, who are also struggling in the lower half of the standings, presents one of the more favorable remaining opportunities this season to get off the mark with a clean sheet.
Allows PK goal in loss
Acevedo made four saves and conceded a penalty goal during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Chivas.
Analysis: Acevedo had a decent performance and looked on his way to keeping the first clean sheet of the season until the 75th minute, when Ricardo Marin beat him from the penalty spot. That's now eight goals allowed over four starts for the goalkeeper, but things would be even worse without him as he avoided even worse defeats with 21 saves during this stretch.
Allows three goals
Acevedo had three saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 defeat versus America.
Analysis: Acevedo has conceded multiple goals in two of his last three appearances. Even worse for the goalkeeper, Acevedo logged his season-low in saves, which he has 17 of this season. Acevedo has clearly been off to a rough start in his 2026 campaign, and his next opportunity to bounce back comes Aug. 16 against Guadalajara after a league-wide respite.
Concedes once in loss to Atlas
Acevedo made four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Atlas.
Analysis: Acevedo responded every time Santos Laguna needed him, but there was nothing the goalkeeper could've done to deny Edgar Zaldivar's goal. Acevedo has been very busy so far, making 14 saves and conceding four goals in his first two starts of the campaign. A weekend matchup at America doesn't look like the ideal scenario to bounce back.
10 saves in defeat
Acevedo had 10 saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Monterrey.
Analysis: Acevedo was arguably Santos Laguna's best performer despite conceding three goals, facing significant shot pressure throughout and finishing with an impressive 10 saves. However, the numbers also paint a concerning picture of his side's defensive frailty, with the goalkeeper having failed to keep more than five clean sheets in any of the last three seasons. Next up is a Saturday clash against Atlas, who arrive in confident mood having scored three goals in their last outing.
Unused substitute Wednesday
Acevedo was an unused substitute during Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Atletico San Luis.
Analysis: Acevedo didn't play despite being available to face the Potosinos, and it was Hector Holguin who featured between the posts. It's unclear if Acevedo will return to action immediately, as he had struggled to produce prior to this game. He has made 56 saves and conceded 36 goals, while recording no clean sheets over 15 league matches played in 2026. In any case, Santos have just one game left in the Clausura campaign, but the keeper still has a reasonable chance of making Mexico's World Cup squad as a third option behind Jose Rangel and Guillermo Ochoa.
Beaten once versus Atlas
Acevedo recorded one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Atlas.
Analysis: Acevedo lacked opportunities to show his reflexes and conceded on a set piece in the first half of the defeat. He made less than three saves for the first time in five games played since March 9, and his season total barely increased to 56 across 15 appearances. With the Laguneros eliminated from the competition, Acevedo has two chances left to produce, both of which will come in a double week against San Luis and Monterrey on Wednesday and Sunday, respectively.
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