Mauricio André Isaís (born 9 April 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Liga MX club León. Born in the United States, he plays for the Mexico national under-23 team.

Mauricio Isaís
Personal information
Full name Mauricio André Isaís
Date of birth (2001-04-09) 9 April 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Brownwood, Texas, United States
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Left-back
Team information
Current team
León
Number 2
Youth career
2014 Monarcas Morelia
2015–2018 North Carolina Fusion
2018–2022 Pachuca
2019–2020León (loan)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2023 Pachuca 39 (3)
2019–2021León (loan) 2 (0)
2023–2024 Toluca 13 (0)
2024- León 1 (1)
International career
2023 Mexico U23 8 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 October 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 4 November 2023

Early life

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Born in Brownwood, Texas to Mexican parents, in 2001, Isaís' family relocated to the Mexican town of San Francisco del Rincon in the state of Guanajuato, near the city of León. It was there that Isaís began to develop a love for the sport. Eventually earning a spot with Morelia's academy, he became a starter for their under-13 squad in 2014, but then he moved to the U.S. that same year. With relatives nearby and with better job prospects, his parents decided on North Carolina. Isais attended East Forsyth High School in Kernersville, North Carolina

Club career

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Pachuca

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In 2018, Isaís joined the Pachuca youth system. He made his professional debut for Pachuca on July 5, 2022, against Querétaro

Loan to Club León

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In 2019, Isaís signed for Liga MX club León. He made his professional for Club León against his parent club Pachuca on January 26, 2020.

Toluca

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On May 30, 2023, it was officially announced that Isaís would join Liga MX club Toluca

International career

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Born in the United States, Isaís is eligible to represent the United States and Mexico at international level.

Mexico

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In November 2022, Isaís was called up by Mexico manager Tata Martino for Mexico's World Cup preparation friendlies against Iraq and Sweden in Girona, Spain. Isais featured on the bench in Mexico's 4–0 against Iraq but did not make an appearance with the national team.

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 15 February 2024[1]
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Pachuca 2021–22 Liga MX 1 0 1 0
2022–23 38 3 2[a] 0 40 3
Total 39 3 2 0 41 3
León (loan) 2019–20 Liga MX 2 0 2 0
Toluca 2023–24 Liga MX 13 0 2[a] 1 4[b] 0 15 1
Career total 50 3 0 0 4 1 4 0 58 4
  1. ^ a b Appearances in CONCACAF Champions Cup
  2. ^ Appearances in Leagues Cup

Honours

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Pachuca

Mexico U23

References

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  1. ^ Mauricio Isais at Soccerway. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
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