Top Five Liga MX Transfers of 2026 January Window—Ranked

A number of Liga MX teams secured stellar reinforcements during the winter for the Clausura 2026.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A number of Liga MX teams secured stellar reinforcements during the winter for the Clausura 2026 season. Raphael Veiga joins Liga MX after conquering two Copa Libertadores titles with Palmeiras, while Monterrey acquired prolific striker Uros Durdevic and creative midfielder Luca Orellano. Cruz Azul bolstered their attack with the signing of Agustin Palavecino, who has formed a strong partnership with Jose Paradela. Pumas also made a smart move by signing young talent Jordan Carrillo from Santos Laguna.

Why it matters

The January transfer window gave all 18 Liga MX teams fresh hope for the future as they look to dethrone defending champions Toluca. The new signings could play a vital role in the race for the playoffs and the league title.

The details

Raphael Veiga joins Liga MX after conquering two Copa Libertadores titles with Palmeiras and will look to become the best player in the league with Club América. Monterrey acquired prolific striker Uros Durdevic from Atlas and creative midfielder Luca Orellano from FC Cincinnati to bolster their attack. Cruz Azul strengthened their midfield by signing Agustin Palavecino, who has formed a strong partnership with Jose Paradela. Pumas made a smart move by signing young talent Jordan Carrillo from Santos Laguna, who has the potential to unlock his full potential in a fresh environment.

  • The Liga MX Clausura 2026 season is already underway.
  • Teams had until the first full week of February to sign and register players.

The players

Raphael Veiga

A modern-day Palmeiras and Brazilian soccer legend who has scored 106 goals for the club, helping them win back-to-back Copa Libertadores titles in 2020 and 2021.

Uros Durdevic

One of the most prolific strikers in Liga MX, winning the golden boot during the Clausura 2025 season with Atlas.

Luca Orellano

A versatile Argentine playmaker who had a breakout season in Major League Soccer in 2024 and has joined Monterrey to add more firepower and creativity to their attack.

Agustin Palavecino

One of the best players in Liga MX over the past year, known for his creativity, technique, and strong partnership with Jose Paradela.

Jordan Carrillo

A young talent who burst onto the scene with Santos Laguna in 2018 and has joined Pumas, where he could finally unlock his full potential in a fresh environment.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The January transfer window has given Liga MX teams a chance to strengthen their squads and make a push for the league title. The new signings, including some of the best players in the continent, could play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the Clausura 2026 season.