Archive image of Luis Malagón, America’s goalkeeper. EFE/ David Martínez Pelcastre
The goalkeeper Luis Malagon was nominated by the IFFHS for the award as Best Goalkeeper of the Year 2024standing alongside great goalkeepers such as Thibaut Courtois, Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez, Marc-André Ter Stegen and several more, something that is based on their performances during the season.
The 27-year-old player was a fundamental part of the Club America to obtain the two-time Liga Mx championship, managing to reach the Mexican National Teamalthough unfortunately he could not play in the Copa América due to an injury, however, he is still in the fight for the title heading to the 2026 World Cup.
Malagón has a difficult time winning the Best Goalkeeper of the Year award, however, having entered the Top 20 demonstrates the high level of the footballer, being the only one on the list of the IFFHS who does not play in Europe.
Luis Angel Malagon He arrived in Coapa in 2023 after the departure of Guillermo Ochoa, managing to win the title over Oscar Jiménez, with great performances, which helped the team reach the semifinals in the Clausura 2023. A tournament later he achieved his first championship of the Liga Mx with the Águilas, to consolidate the two-time championship in Clausura 2024.
Luis Ángel Malagón earns approximately more than 500 thousand dollars annually. (X/ @angel_malagonv)
According to the portal Salary Sportsthe goalkeeper earns approximately USD 563 thousand annuallythat is, more than 11 million Mexican pesos per year. An estimated USD 45 thousand per month, about 916 thousand pesos.
It is important to mention that these figures are the latest update from the cited source, however, they could have changed in recent months, remembering that in March 2024 Malagón’s contract was renewed for 3 years until 2027, so it could have been negotiated a better salary.
The 27-year-old goalkeeper’s salary seems minimal when compared to some of the others who make up the list of nominees for Best Goalkeeper of the Year, such as Thibaut Courtoiswho has an approximate income of USD 13 million annually, that is, more than 263 million Mexican pesos.
Malagón’s nomination could set the tone for him to be sought by important clubs in Europe, although everything will depend on the level he manages to show in Mexican soccer, where he is positioned as one of the best at his young age.
