Mateo Chávez García (born 12 May 2004) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Eredivisie club AZ Alkmaar and the Mexico national team.

Club career

Guadalajara

Tapatío

Chávez made his professional debut with Tapatío on 29 September 2022, coming on as a 60th minute substitute against Venados.

First team

Chávez made his first team, and Liga MX debut on 13 January 2024, in a 1–1 draw against Santos Laguna. On 7 February 2024, Chávez made his CONCACAF Champions Cup debut in a 3–1 win against Forge.

AZ

In 15 May 2025, Chávez signed for Dutch club AZ Alkmaar on a four-year agreement with a transfer fee of €2 million for 75% of Chavez's rights while Guadalajara retains the other 25%. On 10 August, he made his Eredivisie debut, providing an assist, in a 4–1 victory against Groningen.

International career

In March 2024, Mexico under-23 team coach Ricardo Cadena included Chávez in the roster for friendlies against Argentina.

In June 2025, Chávez was included in Javier Aguirre's roster for the Gold Cup.

Personal life

Chávez is the son of former professional footballer Paulo Chávez.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 26 February 2026

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Tapatío2022–23Liga de Expansión MX270——20290
2023–24122———122
Total392——20412
Guadalajara2023–24Liga MX110—20—130
2024–25260—3020310
Total370—5020440
AZ2025–26Eredivisie1803080—290
Career total93230130401132

International

As of match played 18 November 2025

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Mexico202570
Total70

Honours

Tapatío

Mexico

Individual

  • IFFHS CONCACAF Youth (U20) Best XI: 2024