🔥 Trending Raúl Rangel: Mexico's World Cup Goalkeeper

José Raúl "Tala" Rangel Aguilar is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Liga MX club Guadalajara and the Mexico national team ¹³. He is often referred to as "Tala" due to his resemblance to goalkeeper Alfredo Talavera ⁸.

Early Life and Background

Rangel was born on February 25, 2000, in Zapotlán el Grande, Jalisco, Mexico ¹³⁸. Some sources also cite Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco, as his place of origin ⁴⁶. By the age of eight, he was already taking on physically demanding jobs ⁶.

Club Career

Rangel currently plays for Club Deportivo Guadalajara, a prominent team in Mexico's Primera División (Liga MX) ³. He is listed as the number 1 goalkeeper for the team ².

Physical Attributes

Rangel stands at an approximate height of 6'2" (1.88 m) or 6'3" (1.91 m) and weighs around 185 lbs (84 kg) or 192 lbs (87 kg), depending on the source ²⁴⁵.

Recent Developments and Recognition

As of 2026, Rangel's career is gaining significant attention, with discussions around his potential involvement in the FIFA World Cup 2026 ⁷. His biography, career stats, and latest football updates are frequently covered in sports media ⁵⁷.