Armando González Alba, nicknamed Hormiga González or Hormigol, is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a forward for Club Deportivo Guadalajara in Liga MX. The son of former Chivas player Armando González Bejarano, he won the Liga MX Sub-23 scoring title in 2023.
Armando González Alba Wiki/Bio
| Field | Details |
| Full Name | Armando González Alba |
| Nickname | Hormiga González, Hormigol |
| Date of Birth | April 20, 2003 |
| Age | 22 years (as of July 2025) |
| Job | Professional Footballer (Forward) |
| Famous For | Chivas Guadalajara, Liga MX Sub-23 Champion |
| Hometown | Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico |
| Lives In | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| @hormiga_glez |
Armando González Alba Physical Details
| Field | Details |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.77 m) |
| Weight | 141 lbs (64 kg) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Build | Athletic |
Early Life
Armando González Alba was born on April 20, 2003, in Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico. His father, Armando González Bejarano, played for Chivas during the 1988–89 season. As a child, González Alba played street football in Celaya and showed early talent, joining local teams by age 8. According to Fútbol Mexicano Wiki, he was seen as a “natural successor” to his father.
Education
While he attended school in Celaya, his academic journey was secondary to football. He joined Club Deportivo Aguascalientes’ youth system in 2017, then trained at Chivas Guadalajara’s academy. No details are publicly available about education beyond high school. Fans on X admire his “pitch education.”
Family
His father, Armando González Bejarano, wore the number 34 jersey for Chivas, a number González Alba now also wears in his honor. He is reportedly single, lives with family in Guadalajara, and is deeply rooted in football tradition.
Career
- 2017: Began playing for Real Aguascalientes in Mexico’s third division.
- 2018: Joined Chivas Guadalajara’s youth academy.
- 2020: Made professional debut with Club Deportivo Tapatío on Nov 18 in a 4–2 win vs. Pumas Tabasco.
Career Highlights
2023:
- Scored 13 goals in Liga MX Sub-23 Apertura.
- Won the Golden Boot.
- Scored the championship-winning goal in extra time vs. Tigres (Dec 2).
2024:
- Debuted in Liga MX on Jan 13 against Santos Laguna.
- Played under coach Fernando Gago.
2025:
- 3 goals, 1 assist in 11 matches (652 minutes) in Liga MX.
- Plays as a forward or attacking midfielder.
He wears #34, number jersey continuing his father’s legacy.
Net Worth: Emerging Talent
| Field | Details |
| Estimated Net Worth | $50,000–$100,000 (2025) |
| Income Source | Chivas contract, minor sponsors |
Recent Updates: 2024–2025
2024
- Debuted in Liga MX on Jan 13 (vs. Santos Laguna).
- Scored 3 goals in the 2024–25 season (510 mins / 11 matches).
- Played in the CONCACAF Champions League vs. Forge FC (Feb 14).
- Jersey auctioned online for charity.
- Signed new contract with Chivas for Clausura 2024.
2025
- 3 goals, 1 assist in 9 Liga MX matches (417 minutes).
- Played 90 minutes in 1–2 loss vs. Atlas (Nov 21, 2024).
- Ranked 4th top scorer in Chivas for the season.
- Training for upcoming matches (as of July 2025).