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Liga MX: Each playoff team’s most important player

By Gabe Martinez

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - DECEMBER 13: Trophy of the Apertura 2015 is showmn during the final second leg match between Pumas UNAM and Tigres UANL as part of the Apertura 2015 Liga MX at Olimpico Universitario Stadium on December 13, 2015 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/LatinContent/Getty Images)
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - DECEMBER 13: Trophy of the Apertura 2015 is showmn during the final second leg match between Pumas UNAM and Tigres UANL as part of the Apertura 2015 Liga MX at Olimpico Universitario Stadium on December 13, 2015 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/LatinContent/Getty Images) /
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Pachuca: Hirving Lozano

LEON, MEXICO – AUGUST 30: Hirving Lozano of Pachuca celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Leon during the match between Leon and Pachcua Bancomer League Apertura 2014 tournament, held at the Nou Camp stadium on August 30, 2014 in Leon, Mexico. (Photo by Leopoldo Smith Murillo/LatinContent/Getty Images)
LEON, MEXICO – AUGUST 30: Hirving Lozano of Pachuca celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Leon during the match between Leon and Pachcua Bancomer League Apertura 2014 tournament, held at the Nou Camp stadium on August 30, 2014 in Leon, Mexico. (Photo by Leopoldo Smith Murillo/LatinContent/Getty Images) /

It’s definitely a youth movement for Los Tuzos and despite that, they’re second in Liga MX. Why? Enter up and coming superstar Hirving Lozano who’s dynamic play has developed him into a player to watch domestically, but also internationally.

The 20-year-old from Mexico City made his debut only two years ago and has already made a name for himself.  Lozano has played in all 17 matches this season and while he’s only scored six goals he’s also been behind three more goals with his play making ability.

Lozano has a tendency to play above the box a little more than you’d like, he  spends a good 56% there according to the league’s analytics, which in turn has added up to 30 of his 53 shots coming from outside the area. Santos will have to use caution and look to put pressure on him from outside the box or else Lozano will rapid fire all night long.

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