Raúl Rangel
MEXMexico
Right
Feb 25, 2000
26
6'3"
194 lb
GK
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MexicoTrending toward starting role
Rangel is the leading candidate to start in Mexico's goal, looking to be involved in most contests at the World Cup.
Analysis: Rangel has yet to make an appearance in a major international tournament, but his participation in recent friendlies, and the absence of Luis Angel Malagon (Achilles), point to the Guadalajara player getting an opportunity to show his skills in the summer competition. However, there's still a chance that he'll be in contention with Guillermo Ochoa, who, in contrast, offers the experience of five prior World Cups. Rangel has been a settled starter for his club since late 2023, averaging 2.7 saves and 1.1 goals conceded per game in Liga MX play. At the international level, he has recorded 21 saves, 12 goals against and six clean sheets across 12 friendly games. The World Cup will be his toughest assignment yet, though he should benefit from playing behind two physically imposing European-based center-backs like Cesar Montes and Johan Vasquez.
Set to join national team
Rangel has been called up for the World Cup, so he won't play for Chivas until after the international competition, the national team announced Tuesday.
Analysis: Rangel sat out the last two Clausura regular-season games as the club looked to get his replacement, Oscar Whalley, up to speed. After tallying 30 saves, 17 goals conceded and six clean sheets over 15 league appearances in 2026, Rangel will compete for a starting spot in the first World Cup of his career. While he has featured in recent friendlies, he's expected to be in contention with Guillermo Ochoa for a spot.
Keeps clean sheet in win
Rangel made one save and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 5-0 win over Puebla.
Analysis: Rangel had close to none work here as his side dominated the entire contest to get a lopsided win. Still, this was a much needed clean sheet for the goalkeeper, who was coming off allowing eight goals over the past three contests.
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