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Hirving LozanoMexican footballer, winger
Date of Birth: 30.07.1995
Country:  Mexico |
Content:
- Early Life and Club Career
- Rise to Stardom at Pachuca
- Transfer to PSV
- International Career
- Major Tournaments
- Recognition and Awards
- - CONCACAF Champions League Golden Boot (2017)
Early Life and Club Career
Irvin Lozano, a Mexican winger, was born and raised in the Pachuca youth academy. In 2014, he made his professional debut for Pachuca in the Mexican Primera División, scoring his first and only goal in that match.
Rise to Stardom at Pachuca
Lozano quickly established himself as a prolific goal scorer for Pachuca. In the 2016 CONCACAF Champions League, he netted a goal against Honduran side Real España. He also played a crucial role in Pachuca's victory in the 2016 Copa MX.
In the 2016-17 season, Lozano's performances reached new heights. He recorded a "poker" - four goals in a single game - in the CONCACAF Champions League against Belize's Police United. He continued his stellar form in the domestic league, scoring a hat-trick in the opening match of the season against León. His impressive campaign culminated in the CONCACAF Champions League title and the tournament's Golden Boot award.
Transfer to PSV
In the summer of 2017, Lozano left Pachuca for Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven, signing a six-year contract. He made his Eredivisie debut against AZ and scored his first goal for PSV in the same match. In his first season with PSV, he helped the team win the Dutch league title.
International Career
Lozano made his international debut for the Mexico national team in 2016, playing in a friendly against Senegal. He scored his first international goal in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Canada.
Major Tournaments
Lozano has represented Mexico in various major tournaments, including the 2015 CONCACAF U-20 Championship (where he was the joint top scorer), the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup, the 2016 Copa America, the 2016 Summer Olympics, the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup (where he scored against Russia), and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Recognition and Awards
Throughout his career, Lozano has received numerous accolades, including:
- CONCACAF Champions League Golden Boot (2017)
- Eredivisie Champion (2017-18)- KNVB Cup Winner (2021-22)
- Johan Cruyff Trophy (2022)
