While Mexico national team players continue to return to North America, some are still standing out in Europe's top leagues.
With many Mexicans returning to Liga MX or joining MLS, times are lean for Mexicans Abroad.
Diego Lainez joined the contingent this season, moving from Club America to Real Betis, but most ofthe players who stood out this year are familiar faces.
Some of them, like Raul Jimenez, had career years with the forward standing out at Wolves in a way few fans thought possible. Others, like Diego Reyes, took a step or two back and were unable to find consistency.
Which Mexicans enjoyed the best seasons on the Old Continent? Here are Goal's selections for the Mexicans Abroad Best XI for the 2018-19 season:
1The Mexicans Abroad Best XI 2018-19Guardado and Layun would have to play slightly out of position, but this team could work together.AdvertisementMiguel Riopa2F | Jesus Corona | PortoHis days with the Mexico national team look to be over, but Corona had a quality season in Europe. He was active in Porto's UEFA Champions League run and a regular in league play. He also flashed his versatility, playing some right back when the team had a bit of a defensive crisis because of injury midway through the year. It's the ability to get behind the back line and make something happen that El Tri will miss as the dispute between him and the coach continues.3F | Raul Jimenez | WolvesRaul Jimenez moved to Wolves, got into the starting lineup and quickly made clear he wasn't going to give up his place any time soon. What followed was one of – if not the best – seasons for a Mexican player in the Premier League. He matched Chicharito's record of 13 goals in a single Premier League season, earning the 10th spot on the scoring charts and helping Wolves to a spot in the Europa League. He also added seven assists, plus four goals in the FA Cup. There seems to be little doubt that Raul is the forward of the present and the future for El Tri.Getty Images4F | Hirving Lozano | PSVLozano's sophomore season didn't get as much buzz as the first one. Instead of ending with "Chucky" lifting the trophy, it ended up with him getting stretchered off the field. Yet the 23-year-old matched his goal total from last season with 17 goals in 30 matches played – one more than last year. He also added the challenge of Champions League games, netting four goals in the continental tournament. If he's played his last match with PSV, he had an amazing two years with the Dutch side.