Raúl Rangel
GK
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Feb 25, 2000 (26)
Right
6'3"
194 lb
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Keeps clean sheet in WC opener
Rangel recorded two saves and allowed zero goals in Thursday's 2-0 win against South Africa.
Analysis: Rangel faced an easy challenge against an ineffective South Africa side, stopping a pair of long-range shots en route to his first clean sheet of the tournament. Despite the pre-game uncertainty due to the possibility of Guillermo Ochoa starting in Mexico's goal, Rangel ultimately got the nod as he had in the previous international friendlies, suggesting he'll remain the team's top option throughout the tournament. However, the remaining group stage matches could present a significant increase in difficulty, with the co-hosts meeting South Korea's talented offense without center-back Cesar Montes (suspension).
Trending toward starting role
Rangel is the leading candidate to start in Mexico's goal, looking to be involved in most contests at the World Cup.
Analysis: Rangel has yet to make an appearance in a major international tournament, but his participation in recent friendlies, and the absence of Luis Angel Malagon (Achilles), point to the Guadalajara player getting an opportunity to show his skills in the summer competition. However, there's still a chance that he'll be in contention with Guillermo Ochoa, who, in contrast, offers the experience of five prior World Cups. Rangel has been a settled starter for his club since late 2023, averaging 2.7 saves and 1.1 goals conceded per game in Liga MX play. At the international level, he has recorded 21 saves, 12 goals against and six clean sheets across 12 friendly games. The World Cup will be his toughest assignment yet, though he should benefit from playing behind two physically imposing European-based center-backs like Cesar Montes and Johan Vasquez.
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