Gibran Lajud: How challenges outside Liga MX shaped his career perspective
Goalkeeper Gibran Lajud reflects on how his stint in Costa Rica helped him value the opportunities at Atletico San Luis.
Gibran Lajud admits that the difficult periods in his career away from Liga MX provided some of the most important lessons he has ever learned. After losing his starting role at Santos Laguna and seeking playing time with AD Guanacasteca in Costa Rica, the goalkeeper has gained a new perspective on his profession.
According to Lajud, leaving the environment of the Mexican league and experiencing football in Central America brought a level of maturity that helps him stay focused today. He now deeply values his opportunity with Atletico San Luis, which he joined in the 2025 Apertura. He notes that every time he arrives at the club, he remembers the journey he took to get there.
Although he was not the guaranteed starter upon his arrival, Lajud worked consistently while waiting for his moment. That opportunity finally arrived in the seventh round of the 2026 Apertura against Chivas, when an injury to Andres Sanchez opened the door to the starting XI. Since then, he has maintained his position in goal.
Once you leave the luxuries you are used to in Liga MX and go play in Central America, you realize how fortunate we are to have everything we need to focus 100% on the game. Gibran Lajud
Lajud is now preparing for a crucial test as his team faces Atlas. The match is essential for the club's aspirations of qualifying for the Liguilla. The goalkeeper remains committed to contributing whenever called upon by the coaching staff.