Carlos Acevedo

Carlos Acevedo López (born 19 April 1996) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Liga MX club Santos Laguna, which he captains, and the Mexico national team.

Club career Acevedo made his Liga MX debut with Santos Laguna on 20 August 2016 in a match against Cruz Azul which resulted in a 3–1 defeat.

Prior to the start of the 2021 Guardianes tournament, club manager Guillermo Almada named him as captain following the departure of former captain Julio Furch to sibling club Atlas.

On 10 September 2022, Acevedo scored a header against Querétaro during the 99th minute of the match, helping Santos secure a 3–3 draw.

International career In December 2021, Acevedo received his first call-up to the senior national team by Gerardo Martino, and made his debut on 8 December 2021, in a friendly match against Chile.

In June 2024, Acevedo was called up by Jaime Lozano to the 2024 Copa America following the injury of the starting goalkeeper Luis Malagón. He was not involved in any games during the tournament.

Acevedo was named in Javier Aguirre's 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted on home soil.

Career statistics Club

International

National team Year Apps GoalsMexico 2021 1 0 2022 3 0 2023 2 0 2024 0 0 2025 0 0 Total 6 0

Honours Santos Laguna Liga MX: Clausura 2018

Individual Liga MX All-Star: 2022, 2026 Liga MX Save of the Month: November 2025