Jaime Lozano’s Journey Back to Coaching with Pachuca
Jaime Lozano, once a prominent figure in Mexican football as a player and coach, spent nearly a year away from the limelight following his departure from the Mexico National Team. Now, he has found a suitable platform to relaunch his career with Pachuca, taking on the role of technical director for the 2025-26 season.
Pachuca’s Confidence in Lozano
Armando Martínez, president of Pachuca, expressed his confidence in Lozano’s abilities, highlighting the coach’s experience in international tournaments similar to the Olympic Games, Gold Cup, and Copa América. Martínez praised Lozano’s meticulous approach, young and innovative technical staff, and up-to-date knowledge of modern training methods.
Lozano’s Coaching Career: A Recap
Born in Mexico City in 1978, Lozano played for clubs such as Pumas, Tigres, and Cruz Azul from 1998 to 2013. He was also a key player for the Mexico National Team during the 2006 World Cup qualifiers. Although not selected for the 2006 World Cup squad, Lozano established himself under coaches like Hugo Sánchez, Ricardo La Volpe, and Enrique Meza.
Lozano began his coaching career in Liga MX with Querétaro in 2017 and later led the Mexico U23 team to three bronze medals in the Pan American Games 2019, Maurice Revello Tournament 2019, and the Olympics 2021. He coached Necaxa in 2022 and returned to the Mexico National Team in 2023, winning the Gold Cup but being dismissed in the summer of 2024 due to failing to advance past the group stage in the Copa América.
Pachuca’s Current Situation
Pachuca, known for nurturing young talents like Héctor Herrera and Hirving Lozano, has been under the guidance of Uruguayan coach Guillermo Almada for the past three years. Almada’s tenure resulted in two titles: Liga MX in the Apertura 2022 and Concacaf Champions League in 2024. These achievements earned Pachuca a spot in the 2025 Mundialito de Clubes, where they are grouped with Real Madrid, Al Hilal, and Red Bull Salzburg.
Lozano’s Approach and Future Prospects
Miguel España, a former player and coach, believes that Lozano’s more measured approach compared to Almada’s demanding style will help maintain the team’s philosophy. España emphasized the importance of shared responsibility in a coach’s success.
Luis Fernández, CEO of Underdata, sees Lozano’s return as an opportunity to build his unique style at Pachuca and restore the club’s prestige. Fernández believes that Lozano’s valuable experience with the national team and Olympic medals will contribute to his growth as a coach.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Jaime Lozano? A former Mexican footballer and coach, known for his time with the national team and nurturing young talents.
- Why is Lozano returning to Pachuca? To relaunch his coaching career and build on the club’s reputation for developing young players.
- What are Lozano’s achievements as a coach? Led the Mexico U23 team to three bronze medals in major tournaments and won the Gold Cup with the Mexico National Team.
- What is Pachuca’s recent history under Almada? Won two titles (Liga MX Apertura 2022 and Concacaf Champions League 2024) and qualified for the 2025 Mundialito de Clubes.
- What challenges does Lozano face at Pachuca? Maintaining the team’s philosophy while implementing his own coaching style and dealing with the pressures of managing a senior national team.
