Who is Lozano: biography, career and figures of the Napoli striker

Lozano, SSC Napoli player, rejoices after scoring a goal
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Hirving Rodrigo Lozano Bahena is a Mexican footballer striker role. Arrived at Naples in 2019, he collected many appearances and goals in the Neapolitan team.

Below is everything you need to know about the life and career of Hirving Rodrigo Lozano Bahena.

The biography of Hirving Rodrigo Lozano Bahena

Hirving Rodrigo Lozano Bahena was born in Mexico City, Mexico, on July 30 1995.

He is nicknamed "El Chucky" in honor of the killer doll of the homonymous film directed by Tom Holland. According to many, in fact, Lozano looks like the doll in the film.

Lozano's career

His youth career began in 2009 in the ranks of Pachuca, a team that plays in the top division of the Mexican league. In 2013, he made his debut in the first team and until 2017 he collected 120 league appearances and scored 31 goals. With the Mexicans he will also win the 2016 Clausura championship.

In 2017, switch to the PSV for 8 million euros. He will experience golden years with the Dutch, collecting 60 league appearances, 35 goals and winning the 2017-2018 Dutch championship.

Il Napoli, paying 38 million euros plus bonuses, they bought him in August 2019. With the Neapolitans he won the 2019-2020 Italian Cup.

Since 2016 he has been part of the senior national team of Mexico with which he finished second in the CONCACAF Nations League 2019-2020 and second in the USA 2021 Gold Cup.

Role and technical characteristics of Lozano

Its natural role is to right wing, but is also often used on the left wing.

175 centimeters tall and weighing 70 kilograms, he has good technique and knows how to attack deep. He prefers to use his right foot.

How much does Lozano earn at Napoli

The contract that binds Lozano to Naples provides for a net salary for the player of 4,5 million euro, which makes him one of the highest paid players in the Neapolitan squad. This figure does not take into account any image rights.

The contract is scheduled to expire in 2024.

Lozano's family

Lozano has been married since 2014 to Ana Opp. The two have two beautiful children.

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Written by Vincenzo Napolitano
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