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Armando “La Hormiga” González, the promising Mexican forward, has embarked on a new chapter in his career by joining Olympiacos in Athens, arriving on August 21. This move marks a significant departure from his previous club, Chivas, concluding a challenging summer that drastically contrasted with the hopeful outlook he had at the start of the year.
From Guadalajara to Greece: The Rise of “La Hormiga”
While his name might still be unfamiliar to many football enthusiasts outside Mexico, González has been steadily establishing himself as one of the country’s brightest forward talents, particularly among fans in Guadalajara. Born on April 20, 2003, in Celaya, Guanajuato, he progressed through the ranks of the Chivas youth academy and gained valuable experience playing for Tapatío before breaking into Chivas’ first team in 2023.
His development took a remarkable leap during the past year, as he found the back of the net 24 times across the Apertura 2025 and Clausura 2026 tournaments. This prolific scoring form culminated in a standout performance during the Apertura 2025, where González emerged as the joint top scorer in Liga MX, netting 12 goals and sharing the accolade with other leading players.
Leaving his home country behind amid a demanding summer, González now faces the task of adapting to European football with Olympiacos, carrying the hopes of those who have followed his rise with interest and anticipation.
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