Jorge Ruvalcaba
Jorge Antonio Ruvalcaba Castro is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Liga MX club UNAM. Born in the United States, he represents the Mexico national team.
Club career
Born in Rialto, California, Ruvalcaba began his career with FC Golden State Development Academy. In 2019, Ruvalcaba almost joined the youth academy of Spanish La Liga side Leganés. In 2020, he signed for Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes in the United States. After playing collegiately at Cal State San Bernardino, Ruvalcaba joined amateur side Ocelot Academy playing in the United Premier Soccer League.Pumas
In 2021, he signed for Mexican top flight club Pumas. On 11 January 2022, Ruvalcaba debuted for Pumas during a 5–0 win over Toluca, in which he scored his first professional goal. On 27 March 2022, he scored the opening goal for Pumas in a 1-1 draw with Mazatlan FC.Loan to Standard Liège
In August 2023, Ruvalcaba signed for Belgian Challenger Pro League club SL16 FC, the reserve side of Standard Liège on a season-long loan deal. He appeared in 13 matches for the Belgian side scoring 1 goal.Return to Pumas
Ruvalcaba returned to Pumas for the 2024/2025 season. In his first match back, 7 July 2024, he scored two goals in a 4-1 victory over Club Leon. On 7 August 2024, Ruvalcaba scored his first international goal for Pumas, in a 2-0 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps in the Leagues Cup.International career
Mexico under-21
Born in the United States, Ruvalcaba was included in Mexico's under-21 roster that participated in the 2022 Maurice Revello Tournament, scoring one goal, Mexico finished third.Senior Mexico national team
Ruvalcaba earned one un-official cap with the senior side on 16 January 2025 in a friendly match against Brazilian club SC Internacional scoring the second goal of that match with Mexico winning 2–0.His full debut appearance with the senior Mexico side occurred on 18 of November 2025 in a friendly match against Paraguay. His side lost the match 2–1 at the San Antonio Alamodome.