Johan Vásquez: desde el olvido hasta Italia | La Selección en Tus Manos - Capítulo 8

Johan Vásquez is today one of the most established Mexican footballers in Europe, but his path was far from easy. In this episode of "The National Team in Your Hands," the Genoa defender opens up about his life to tell the complete story behind his rise in professional football. From his childhood in Sonora and the rejections he received from the youth academies of teams like Pachuca, Pumas, América, Cruz Azul, and Tigres, to the moment he almost quit football to focus on his studies, Johan recalls how an unexpected opportunity with Cimarrones de Sonora ended up changing his destiny and allowed him to begin the journey that would take him to the highest level. The Mexican international also talks about his time at Monterrey and Pumas, his decision to prioritize athletic development over financial gain, his consolidation in Liga MX, and the fulfillment of his dream of playing in Italy. He also shares the most difficult moments of his adaptation to Europe, the relegations he experienced in Serie A, and the importance of his family's support throughout the entire process. Johan reminisces about the Tokyo Olympics, the missed penalty against Brazil, the bronze medal he won with Mexico, and the obstacles he faced with the Mexican National Team before becoming a key player. Today, as captain of Genoa and one of Mexico's leading figures in Europe, Johan Vásquez has his next goal clearly in mind: to play in the 2026 World Cup and give his all for Mexico in the tournament they will host. What is the most important moment in Johan Vásquez's career so far? "The National Team in Your Hands" is Claro Sports' documentary series leading up to the 2026 World Cup, where we learn about the stories, challenges, sacrifices, and motivations of the footballers who aspire to represent Mexico in the World Cup. #JohanVasquez #MexicanNationalTeam #TheTeamInYourHands #WorldCup2026 #Mexico #Genoa #SerieA #MexicanFootball #NationalTeam #clarosports SUBSCRIBE to our channel and follow the most important stories leading up to the 2026 World Cup here: http://bit.ly/2YAWO4p Visit www.clarosports.com for more information! Follow us on our SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: /clarosports TikTok: /clarosports Facebook: /clarosports X: https://x.com/ClaroSports