Rayados seeks to bounce back in Liga MX, but in that attempt the opportunity arises to give its top prospects their debuts.

In the match against Pachuca, which they won 2-1 on Matchday 12 of the Apertura 2026, Matías Almeyda gave minutes to one of his top prospects.

Paxon Ruffin makes his Liga MX debut

He is Paxon Ruffin, a 16-year-old attacking midfielder, who came on in the 78th minute and made his first-ever appearance in the top flight. The youngster entered the field alongside Stefan Medina to replace Tecatito Corona and Ricardo Chávez.

Ruffin is a promising player for the Mexican National Team, where he has played in youth categories and has also been called up by the United States, since he holds dual nationality.

The midfielder has already played with the Mexico U-15 national team, with whom he won the Concacaf championship, and Team USA has called him up for the U-17s, which is his current age category.

Paxon Ruffin's data

• Full name: Paxon Levi Ruffin Tamez
• Date of birth: January 28, 2010
• Place of birth: Florida, United States
• Age: 18 years old
• Position: Midfielder