23 Jesús Gallardo
Jesús Gallardo, 1994-08-15, Defender for Mexico, plays for Toluca. 75 international caps, 2 goals. Part of Mexico's 2026 World Cup Group A squad.
Biography
Mexico's experienced left-back with over 80 caps. Currently plying his trade at Toluca, a dependable defender, Jesús Gallardo combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Mexico's backline. Has earned 75 international caps, scoring 2 goals, building significant international experience. Set to compete with Mexico at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 17 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
He was also involved in the squads that won the 2019, 2023, and 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, as well as the 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League.
Since joining Toluca in 2024, Gallardo has won one league title.
He was part of Mexico's squads at the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Scoring 11 goals in 82 appearances, he departed the club for Monterrey in 2018.
Gallardo made his debut for Mexico in October 2016 in a friendly against New Zealand.
After passing through the youth academies of Once Hermanos, Jaguares de la 48, and UNAM, Gallardo made his debut for the senior UNAM team in 2014.