He America club will seek the two-time championship in the 2024 Clausura Final of the Liga Mx against Cruz Azul, in a series where the footballer Igor Lichnovsky He could make history if the Águilas manage to lift the title, since he would become one of the few players to win the Mexican soccer trophy three consecutive times.
The Chilean defender arrived as a reinforcement to Coapa during the Apertura 2023, this after not entering into plans with Tigersbeing loaned for a full season, managing to win with the azulcremas in that same tournament, defeating the club that owns its federative rights in the championship match.
Lichnovsky is in the final of this tournament with America, which they will play against Machine, This being a historical record for a footballer, since it will be the third in a row that he plays. The defender has become a fundamental piece in André Jardine’s scheme, being decisive in important matches.
The Chilean played in the Clausura 2023 final with the Felinos, which they ended up winning against Chivas. Later, he added the two-time championship with the Águilas by winning the Apertura that year, so if the Azulcremas win the title they would become one of the few to consolidate themselves as three-time champions of the Liga Mx.
Unfortunately for Igor Lichnovsky, regardless of the result of the final, he could be living his last game with Coapa, remembering that he is only on loan this season and his card still belongs to Tigres, so he would have to return for the next one. tournament.
America has the possibility of validating the purchase option for him, however, after some off-field issues that have arisen, it seems that the board is no longer satisfied with his performance, which would cause them not to acquire him.
Igor Lichnovsky is a Chilean footballer, born on March 7, 1994 in Peñaflor, Chile. He plays as a central defender and has had a notable career both in clubs in different leagues and in his country’s national team.
Lichnovsky began his professional career at the University of Chile, debuting in the first team in 2011. With “La U” he managed to quickly stand out, being part of the squad that won multiple national titles and won the Copa Sudamericana in 2011. His performance at the local level It allowed him to make the leap to European football.
In 2014, Lichnovsky was signed by the Porto of Portugal, one of the most important clubs in the country. However, during his time in Europe, he had few opportunities to play in the first team and was loaned out to several clubs, including Spain’s Sporting Gijón and Real Valladolid.
In 2017, the Chilean decided to change his scene and joined the Necaxa in Mexico’s Liga MX. His defensive solidity and leadership at the back earned him a place in the starting team. In 2018, he was transferred to Blue Cross, one of the most popular teams in Mexico. With “La Maquina” he established himself as one of the best defenders in the league, helping the team win the Copa MX and the Supercopa MX.
In addition to his career at the club level, Lichnovsky has been part of the Chilean national team in several categories, including the under-20 and under-23 teams. In the senior team, he has been called up on several occasions, participating in important competitions and contributing with his experience and defensive ability.
Throughout his career, Igor Lichnovsky has proven to be a versatile defender, strong in the air and technically sound, earning the respect of both his teammates and rivals.
