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.

Early life

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

Pachuca

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

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

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

International career

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

Mexico

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

Club

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

Pachuca

Mexico U23

References

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


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