Mauro Lainez

Mauro Alberto Lainez Leyva (born 9 May 1996) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a winger for Liga MX club América.

Pachuca
Lainez was scouted at a young age and joined Pachuca's youth academy in 2011. On 19 August 2015, under manager Diego Alonso, Lainez made his competitive debut with Pachuca in the Copa MX group stage match against Ascenso MX club Venados playing 85 mins in the 4–1 win.

Lobos BUAP
During the 17/18 season, Lainez signed on a loan deal with Lobos BUAP from Pachuca.

Youth
Lainez was included in the roster to be part of the 2015 CONCACAF U-20 Championship. On 8 May 2015, he was also included to form part of the final roster that will participate in the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup. In Mexico's third group match against Serbia, Lainez played the last 35 minutes in the team's 2–0 loss.

Lainez was called up by Jaime Lozano to participate with the under-23 team at the 2019 Pan American Games, with Mexico winning the third-place match.

Senior
In September 2020, Lainez received his first senior national team call-up by Gerardo Martino for a training camp.

Lainez received his second call-up to the senior national team, and made his debut on 8 December 2021 in a friendly match against Chile, coming in as a substitute in the 83rd minute for Sebastián Córdova.

Personal life
Mauro's younger brother Diego is also a professional footballer. Both brothers started in Pachuca's Youth Academy. However, Mauro's brother decided to leave for América, while Mauro opted to stay at Pachuca.

Honours
América
 * Liga MX: Clausura 2024
 * Campeón de Campeones: 2024

Mexico Youth
 * CONCACAF U-20 Championship: 2015
 * Pan American Bronze Medal: 2019