Armando González Alba took a clear step forward in Greece, scoring his first goal and providing his first assist for Olympiacos in a 4-0 win over AEL FC in the Copa de Grecia. It was his second match for the club, but also his first start, and he made the occasion count.
For a player described as part of a new generation of Mexican footballers, the performance mattered beyond the scoreline. González, who has already built a career path that includes Tapatío, Chivas and appearances for the Selección Mexicana, is now beginning to add tangible end product in Europe as well.
A first start, and a first direct impact
The most significant detail is simple: this was the first time González had been named in Olympiacos’ starting XI, and he responded by contributing directly to two goals. In a match that finished 4-0, he delivered both the breakthrough moment and an assist, giving his new club exactly the kind of attacking return that quickly changes how a forward is viewed.
His rise has been steady. González made his professional debut with Tapatío on 18 de noviembre de 2020 against Pumas Tabasco, then later appeared for Chivas in Liga MX on 13 de enero de 2024 against Santos Laguna. Those milestones now sit alongside a first meaningful impact in European football.
Why this matters for Olympiacos and Mexico
There is a broader significance to the evening as well. González has long carried nicknames that have become part of his identity, including La Hormiga, while his love of anime has also earned him the tag of the otaku of the goal. Those details speak to his personality, but on the pitch the priority is always production.
That is what makes this match notable. In just his second game for Olympiacos, he has already shown he can contribute as a scorer and creator. For a forward trying to establish himself in a new league, that is the strongest possible starting point.
He also arrives with international experience, having come on against Sudáfrica at Copa Mundial 2026 with 14 minutes left to play. Now, after a first goal and first assist in Greece, he has another reference point to build from as his European spell develops.
Olympiacos will hope this is the start of a productive run rather than a one-off night. For Armando González Alba, it is already a clear sign that his new chapter has begun in the right way.
