Mauro Lainez


Mauro Alberto Lainez Leyva is a Mexican professional footballer who currently plays for Club Tijuana on loan from Pachuca.

Club career

Youth career

Lainez was scouted at a young age and joined Pachuca youth academy in 2011. He then continued through Pachuca Youth Academy successfully going through U-15, U-17 and U-20. Until finally receiving a chance to participate in the first team, Diego Alonso being the coach promoting Lainez to the first team.

Pachuca

On 19 August 2015, Lainez made his competitive debut with Pachuca in the Copa MX group stage match against Venados F.C. playing 85 mins in the 4-1 win.

Lobos BUAP

During the 17/18 season, Lainez signed on a loan deal with Lobos BUAP from Pachuca.

International career

Mexico U-20

Mauro Laínez was included in the roster to be part of the 2015 CONCACAF U-20 Championship. On 8 May 2015, Lainez was also included to form part of the final roster that will participate in the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup. In Mexico’s third group match against Serbia, Lainez played the last 35 minutes in the team’s 2-0 loss.

Personal life

Mauro Lainez has a younger brother called Diego Lainez, who also is also a professional footballer. Both brothers started in Pachuca's Youth Academy. However, Mauro's brother decided to leave for Club América, while Mauro opted to stay at Pachuca.