Brian Gutiérrez
CM (RWB)
Half-Space Orchestrator
Jun 17, 2003 (22)
Right
5'10"
141 lb
Takes four shots in win
Gutierrez generated four shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 2-0 victory over South Africa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 23rd minute.
Analysis: Gutierrez was held off the score sheet despite his constant attempts, ranking among the top three players in Thursday's clash in terms of shots and chances created. On the other hand, the midfielder committed a pair of fouls and earned a yellow card while losing six of his seven duels. He also took a corner kick, though that remains a rare event for him at the international level, and he can't be trust for regular set-piece production. He'll be in contention with Luis Chavez and Gilberto Mora for a central midfield spot going forward.
Will represent Mexico in World Cup
Gutierrez has been called up by Mexico for upcoming international activity, leaving Chivas for the Clausura 2026 playoffs.
Analysis: Gutierrez will serve international duty over the next couple of months, leaving Fernando Gonzalez and Omar Govea as the main midfield options for the Rojiblancos. The former Chicago Fire man scored two goals and one assist while averaging 1.6 shots, 1.2 chances created and 3.4 balls recovered per game during the Clausura regular season. He'll be in contention for playing time as a left winger or box-to-box midfielder in the World Cup.
Scores, assists in win
Gutierrez scored a goal off two shots (one on target), made an assist and created two chances during Saturday's 5-0 win over Puebla.
Analysis: Gutierrez first appeared with a perfect cross for Ricardo Marin to double his side's lead in the 27th minute and then used a clever one-timer to make it 3-0 in the 51st. This was by far the best performance from the winger since he joined Chivas as he remains in search of a form that at least resembles what he did with MLS side Chicago Fire until last year.
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