Richard Ledezma hits USMNT and sends message to Javier Aguirre: "I would like to represent Mexico"

A lthough Richard Ledezma had previously been reluctant to play for the Mexican national team , he recently declared that he would like to wear the green jersey and even more so in the 2026 World Cup .

In this way, what seemed to be a definitive refusal turned into an unexpected twist that has taken Mexican fans by surprise and most likely also 'Vasco' Aguirre and his coaching staff, as he was a player who seemed completely ruled out to sneak into the final list due to his indecision.

Richard Ledezma and the wink to the Mexican national team

For weeks, there was talk that Richard Ledezma had rejected the chance to play for Mexico , which caused his name to disappear from the radar of the national team . The version indicated that coach Javier Aguirre was looking for players who were totally committed, and that the Chivas full-back was not giving clear signals about his position. However, now the player himself has decided to put an end to the speculation.

In an interview with Cancha , Ledezma not only denied any rejection of the Mexican national team , but also confirmed his intention to fight for a place in the World Cup . The player was direct in expressing the excitement he feels about representing Mexico:

The truth is that if I get to go, it is also a dream of mine to want to go to a World Cup. I have never been to one and, the truth is, I would like to represent Mexico. I think that if we have a good league in Chivas, I can get into the World Cup

Although forceful, the message seems to come very late since with the World Cup so close, it is unlikely that Javier Aguirre will decide to try a player he has not selected before

Who is Richard Ledezma?

Richard Ledezma , 25, was born in Phoenix , however, he has Mexican ancestry, which is why he has dual nationality, plays with Chivas and could represent the Mexican national team if Javier Aguirre decides so.

What are the real chances of Richard Ledezma making it to the World Cup?

Chivas have had a notable improvement for this tournament compared to the past tournaments in their recent past, however they are still far from being considered as one of the favorite teams for the title.

Ledezma has been an indispensable player in Gabriel Milito 's tactical scheme, playing 15 games and contributing six assists

Ledezma previously played as an attacking midfielder, a position for which there seems to be no vacancies, as the Mexican coach seems to have reserved that place for Alvaro Fidalgo

However, with Chivas he has established himself as a right-back, which could give him a chance of making the final list. Even more so if Guadalajara continue to accumulate good performances in the Liguilla

"My teammates tell me that it wouldn't be bad to play with the national team and, well, I told them that I'm more prepared than ever to go, and let's see when it's my turn," said Ledezma.

This internal support could become an additional boost to convince the Mexico coaching staff, especially if his good performance with the Guadalajara team is combined with poor performances by the current El Tri full-backs.