Mateo LevyMateo Levy Mendaña is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga MX club Cruz Azul and the Mexico national under-20 team. Born in Argentina, he is a Mexico youth international.Early lifeLevy was born on 22 October 2006 in Buenos Aires, Argentina and has an older sister. The son of Mariano Levy and Eugenia Mendaña, he grew up supporting Argentine side Boca Juniors and moved with his family to Mexico in 2017.Club careerAs a youth player, after trialing with América's youth academy, he joined the youth system of Cruz Azul, where he progressed through the ranks before being promoted to the first team in 2024. He made his professional debut on 14 January 2024 in a 0–1 home defeat to Pachuca in Liga MX. During his debut season, Mexican news website Futbol Total described him as "one of Cruz Azul's great revelations," highlighting his qualities and frequent appearances as a substitute in the team's formation.International careerIn 2025, Levy was called up by coach Eduardo Arce to represent Mexico at the FIFA U-20 World Cup held in Chile.HonoursMexico U20CONCACAF U-20 Championship: 2024