Sebastián Córdova


Francisco Sebastián Córdova Reyes is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga MX club Toluca.
𝕏 cordovar97IG cordovar97

Club career

América

2015: Youth academy and Loan to Oaxaca

Born in Aguascalientes, Córdova joined the youth academy of Club América in 2015. A year later, he was loaned out to Ascenso MX side Alebrijes de Oaxaca, where he made just two appearances between the league and Copa MX, playing a total of 21 minutes; in his sole Ascenso MX appearance, Córdova came on as an 85th-minute substitute against Murciélagos in Oaxaca's 4–1 victory. He played 16 minutes in Oaxaca's scoreless draw against the same opposition in the Copa MX. At the end of his loan spell, Córdova returned to the youth team of Club America.

2018–19: Loan to Necaxa

In 2018, Córdova joined Necaxa on loan. His first game for the new club was in the Supercopa MX, beating Monterrey and scoring the only goal of the match. He made his Liga MX debut on 14 August against Lobos BUAP. Córdova returned to América prior to the start of the 2019 Clausura, and scored twice in seven league matches during the tournament.

2019–20: Apertura runner-up

On 29 September, he scored a brace in América's 4–1 Apertura victory over rivals Guadalajara. In the first-leg of the Apertura finals against Monterrey, following review by the video assistant referee, Córdova was sent-off in the 53rd minute due to a late challenge on Leonel Vangioni. He missed the second-leg as América finished runners-up.

2021–22: Number change

Prior to the start of the 2021–22 season, Córdova was given the number 10 jersey, the first canterano player to wear it since Cuauhtémoc Blanco.

Tigres UANL

In early December 2021, Club América and Guadalajara agreed to a player exchange involving Sebastián Córdova and Uriel Antuna. However, after the proposed trade did not materialize, Tigres UANL reached an agreement to sign Córdova on December 16. With Tigres, he won his first league championship, the Clausura 2023.
Córdova left the club after his contract expired in December 2025.

Toluca

In January 2026, Córdova joined Deportivo Toluca.

International career

Youth

2017: CONCACAF U-17 Championship

Córdova was called up by Marco Antonio Ruiz to the under-20 team competing in the 2017 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.

2018: Toulon Tournament

Córdova was included in the under-21 roster that participated in the 2018 Toulon Tournament, where Mexico would finish runners-up. He also featured for the side at the Central American and Caribbean Games that same year. In May of the following year, Cordóva was once again included in the squad participating in that year's edition of the Toulon Tournament, this time with the under-22 side coached by Jaime Lozano. In the semifinal against Japan, Mexico lost 5–4 on penalties following a two-goal draw after 90 minutes; Córdova played the entirety of the match and scored in the shootout. He was an unused substitute in Mexico's 4–3 penalty shootout win in the third-place match over the Republic of Ireland.

2021: Olympic Qualifying Championship and Summer Olympics

Córdova was a part of the squad which won the [2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship|delayed Football at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament|2020 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship], scoring four goals in as many appearances to finish as the competition's top scorer and was included in the tournament's Best XI. He was subsequently called up to participate in the 2020 Summer Olympics. Córdova won the bronze medal with the Olympic team.

Senior

2019: Beginnings

On 2 October 2019, Córdova earned his first cap with the senior national team, under Gerardo Martino, in a friendly match against Trinidad and Tobago. The following month, he scored his first goal with Mexico in their Nations League match against Bermuda, the first in the team's 2–1 win.

2023: Absence

Córdova was originally included in Jaime Lozano's roster for the 2023 Gold Cup but did not go due to injury.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
118 March 2021Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico2–04–12020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship
218 March 2021Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico3–04–12020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship
318 March 2021Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico4–14–12020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship
421 March 2021Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico3–03–02020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship
522 July 2021Tokyo Stadium, Chōfu, Japan2–14–12020 Summer Olympics
618 March 2021Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama, Mexico3–16–32020 Summer Olympics
718 March 2021Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama, Mexico5–26–32020 Summer Olympics
86 August 2021Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama, Japan1–03–12020 Summer Olympics

International goals

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.19 November 2019Estadio Nemesio Díez, Toluca, Mexico1–12–12019–20 CONCACAF Nations League A
2.30 September 2020Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico3–03–0Friendly
3.10 October 2021Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico1–03–02022 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Necaxa
América
Tigres UANL
Mexico U23
Mexico
Individual