Jesús Gallardo

MEX

• #23 • Left Back

Jesús Gallardo

MEX

• #23 • Left Back

Position

Role

Possession Builder

Birthdate (Age)

Aug 15, 1994 (31)

Preferred Foot

Left

Height

5'10"

Weight

154 lb

National Team

Mexico

Ranking

67thout of 838

Overall Grade69.1167th/838

Impact score6.963rd/838

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Timeline

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Grades

Key Grades

This season

Overall

72nd/297 DEF

69.1

Passing

197th/296 DEF

62.2

Crossing

84th/147 DEF

59.7

Ball Carrying

132nd/194 DEF

58.1

1 V 1 Defending

44th/288 DEF

71.5

Positioning

46th/291 DEF

79.2

Overall Grades by game

This season

Metrics

Key Metrics

Appearances

203

Minutes

Clean sheets

Matches

News

Jun 11, 2026

Defensive production in win

Gallardo registered two shots (zero on goal) in Thursday's 2-0 win against South Africa.

Analysis: Gallardo led the winning side with three interceptions while tying for the most clearances on the squad during the 2026 World Cup opening match. Despite those stats, he didn't have a lot of work on his own half of the pitch and managed to support the attack a few times, yet his efforts didn't lead to an important chance. He'll likely retain the left-back position in future contests, offering two-way potential on the left flank.

May 27, 2026

Expected to feature for Mexico

Gallardo will aim to play a meaningful role on the left side of Mexico's defense following his inclusion in the World Cup squad.

Analysis: Gallardo remains Mexico's unquestioned starter on the left side of a back four, a role that allows him to push forward consistently and contribute in the attacking third. The veteran defender recorded five goals and five assists in Liga MX over the past year, and he found the net once for El Tri in a friendly match against Iceland. Defensively, his production could resemble what he showed during the last CONCACAF Gold Cup, where he averaged 4.0 balls recovered, 2.0 clearances and 1.4 tackles per game.