Liga MX has revealed its list ahead of the All-Star match 2021 against Major League Soccer on August 25 at the Banc of California Stadium.
LIGA BBVA MX All-Star Team consists of 25 players, with one more not yet announced by President Mikel Arriola for a total of 26.
The first 14 players were selected based on the Balon de Oro award, where athletes were winners or nominated in the categories of best goalkeeper, fullback, defender, defensive midfielder, attacking midfielder, rookie and forward.
Cruz Azul head coach and leader of LigaMX All-Star side Juan Reynoso personally selected 11 more players to complement the squad.
Guillermo Ochoa for America vs. Pachuca / Jam Media / Getty Images
Jesus Corona– Cruz Azul, Balon de Oro: Best goalkeeper
Guillermo Ochoa– Club America, Coach’s pick
Alfredo Talavera– Pumas UNAM, Balon de Oro: Best goalkeeper candidate
Pablo Aguilar under Cruz Azul vs. Atletico San Luis / Jam Media / Getty Images
Pablo Aguilar– Cruz Azul, Balon de Oro: candidate for best defenderMatheus Doria– Santos Laguna, Balon de Oro: Best defender
Victor Guzman– Tijuana, Balon de Oro: Best Beginners
Cesar Montes– Monterrey, the coach’s choice
William Tesillo– Leon, the coach’s choice
Juan Escobar under Cruz Azul vs. Pachuca / Jam Media / Getty Images
Juan Escobar – Cruz Azul, the coach’s choice
Jesus Gallardo – Monterrey, the coach’s choice
Fernando Navarro – Leon, Balon de Oro: Best fullback
Salvador Reyes – Club America, Balon de Oro: Best fullback nominee
Angel Mena with Club Leon in 2021 LigaMX / Leopoldo Smith / Getty Images
Pedro Aquino – Club America, Coach’s pick
Fernando Gorriaran – Santos Laguna, Balon de Oro: Best candidate for defensive midfielder
Angel Mena – Club Leon, the coach’s choice
Luis Montes – Club Leon, Balon de Oro: Best attacking midfielder
Guido Pizarro – Tigres, the coach’s choice
Luis Romo – Cruz Azul, Balon de Oro: Best defensive midfielder
Rubens Sambueza – Toluca, Balon de Oro: Best attacking midfielder
Diego Valdes – Santos Laguna, the coach’s choice
Andre Pierre Gignac under Atlas vs. Tigres UANL / Hector Vivas / Getty Images
Alexis Canelo – Toluca, Balon de Oro candidate: Best forward candidate
Andre-Pierre Gignac – Tigres, the coach’s choice
Rogelio Funes Mori – Monterrey Rayados, Coach’s pick
Santiago Munoz – Santos Laguna, Balon de Oro: Best Rookie nominee
Jonathan Rodriguez – Cruz Azul, Balon de Oro: Best forward candidate
