The Liga MX Apertura 2025 had an undisputed protagonist: Armando ‘Hormiga’ González. The striker, who emerged from Chivas’ youth academy, was elected Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament after having the best semester of his career and becoming one of the most effective Mexican strikers in the championship.
His impact was immediate and constant, in a tournament where he went from promise to consolidated reality.
Goal-scoring champion and key player for Chivas
Hormiga González finished the Apertura as scoring champion with 12 goals, sharing the lead with Paulinho and João Pedro.
Beyond the individual record, his goals were decisive for Chivas to qualify for the group stage, coming very close to advancing to the semifinals.
The red and white striker stood out for his mobility, reading of the area and ability to appear at decisive moments.
Virtues that made him the team’s offensive reference during the semester.
From youth academy player to undisputed starter
One of the great merits of Hormiga Gonzalez’s tournament was that he earned his place in a squad with big names.
His performance allowed him to prevail in the internal competition against experienced strikers such as Alan Pulido and Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernández, something uncommon for a young player trained at home.
The vote that placed him as MVP of the tournament recognized not only his goals, but also his soccer growth and consistency throughout the championship.
The “Otaku of the goal” and his connection with the fans
The Chivas forward stood out for his movement
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Off the field, Hormiga González also attracted attention for his personality.
Dubbed by the league itself as the “Otaku of the goal”, the striker has spoken openly about his fondness for anime, manga and video games.
A facet that has brought him closer to new generations of fans and has turned him into a different profile within Mexican soccer.
Hormiga Gonzalez’s great tournament did not go unnoticed.
His performance opened the doors to the Mexican National Team, participating in microcycles and being considered in recent tours.
He shared a training camp with established strikers such as Raúl Jiménez and Germán Berterame.
The goal is clear: to stay on the radar for the 2026 World Cup.
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