Sebastián Córdova

2015: Youth academy and Loan to Oaxaca

Born in Aguascalientes, Córdova joined the youth academy of Club América in 2015. A year later, he was loaned out to Ascenso MX side Alebrijes de Oaxaca, where he made just two appearances between the league and Copa MX, playing a total of 21 minutes; in his sole Ascenso MX appearance, Córdova came on as an 85th-minute substitute against Murciélagos in Oaxaca's 4–1 victory.

He played 16 minutes in Oaxaca's scoreless draw against the same opposition in the Copa MX.^[2] At the end of his loan spell, Córdova returned to the youth team of Club America.^[3]

2018–19: Loan to Necaxa

In 2018, Córdova joined Necaxa on loan. His first game for the new club was in the Supercopa MX, beating Monterrey and scoring the only goal of the match.^[4]

He made his Liga MX debut on 14 August against Lobos BUAP.^[5] Córdova returned to América prior to the start of the 2019 Clausura, and scored twice in seven league matches during the tournament.^[5]

2019–20: Apertura runner-up

On 29 September, he scored a brace in América's 4–1 Apertura victory over rivals Guadalajara.^[6] In the first-leg of the Apertura finals against Monterrey, following review by the video assistant referee, Córdova was sent-off in the 53rd minute due to a late challenge on Leonel Vangioni.^[7] He missed the second-leg as América finished runners-up.

2021–22: Number change

Prior to the start of the 2021–22 season, Córdova was given the number 10 jersey, the first canterano (home-grown) player to wear it since Cuauhtémoc Blanco.^[8]

2017: CONCACAF U-17 Championship

Córdova was called up by Marco Antonio Ruiz to the under-20 team competing in the 2017 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.^[14]

2018: Toulon Tournament

Córdova was included in the under-21 roster that participated in the 2018 Toulon Tournament,^[15] where Mexico would finish runners-up. He also featured for the side at the Central American and Caribbean Games that same year.^[16] In May of the following year, Cordóva was once again included in the squad participating in that year's edition of the Toulon Tournament, this time with the under-22 side coached by Jaime Lozano.^[17]

In the semifinal against Japan, Mexico lost 5–4 on penalties following a two-goal draw after 90 minutes; Córdova played the entirety of the match and scored in the shootout.^[18] He was an unused substitute in Mexico's 4–3 penalty shootout win in the third-place match over the Republic of Ireland.^[19][20]

2021: Olympic Qualifying Championship and Summer Olympics

Córdova was a part of the squad which won the delayed 2020 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship, scoring four goals (including a hat-trick against the Dominican Republic) in as many appearances to finish as the competition's top scorer^[21] and was included in the tournament's Best XI.^[22] He was subsequently called up to participate in the 2020 Summer Olympics.^[23] Córdova won the bronze medal with the Olympic team.^[24]

2019: Beginnings

On 2 October 2019, Córdova earned his first cap with the senior national team, under Gerardo Martino, in a friendly match against Trinidad and Tobago.^[25] The following month, he scored his first goal with Mexico in their Nations League match against Bermuda, the first in the team's 2–1 win.^[26]

2023: Absence

Córdova was originally included in Jaime Lozano's roster for the 2023 Gold Cup but did not go due to injury, being subsequently replaced by Diego Lainez.^[27]