Leandro Díaz, formerly of Veracruz and Jordy Caicedo, a past Tigres UANL and Atlas FC player, currently lead the goal-scoring charts in the Argentine Primera División after five matchdays, a surprising turn for both players given their previous experiences in Mexico’s Liga MX.
Díaz, playing for Club Atlético Tucumán, has scored four goals, maintaining an average of one goal every 112 minutes. Caicedo, at Club Atlético Huracán, has matched Díaz’s tally of four goals. Both share the lead with David Romero, according to reporting from AS México.
Díaz’s time in Mexico with Veracruz was largely unsuccessful, registering only one goal and one assist in 482 minutes across 13 appearances. His current form represents a significant contrast to that earlier period in his career. Caicedo had a more substantial, though still modest, run in Liga MX, scoring one goal in 542 minutes with Tigres UANL and adding seven goals and an assist in 1,876 minutes over 28 appearances with Atlas FC.
The Argentine league still has eleven matchdays remaining in its regular season, leaving ample time for the leading goalscorers to maintain their form or for the standings to shift. The situation is being watched closely as it highlights a trend of players who have struggled in the Mexican league finding success in South America.
Meanwhile, Club América in Liga MX is reportedly considering releasing several players, including Juan Brunetta of Tigres, to make room for new acquisitions, according to Futbol Total. The club is seeking to bolster its roster after a disappointing start to the Clausura 2026 tournament. Brunetta, despite having a contract through 2027, is considered a potential departure due to the need to free up a non-Mexican player slot. Other players under consideration for release include Igor Lichnovsky, Víctor Dávila, and Brian Rodríguez. Bruno Zapelli and Alejandro Romero are potential targets for América to bring in.
Reports indicate a growing pattern of players who have not succeeded in Liga MX finding prominence in South American leagues, a dynamic noted by observers in Argentina, who suggest the Argentine league is of a higher standard than the Mexican league.
