Jesús Molina
- Full name: Jesús Antonio Molina Granados
- Date of birth: October 29, 1988
- Place of birth: Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico
- Nationality: Mexican
- Position: Defensive midfielder / Central midfielder
- Primary club association with Chivas: Club Deportivo Guadalajara (commonly “Chivas”)
Career summary related to Chivas
- Jesús Molina joined Chivas (Guadalajara) in December 2014, transferring from Tigres UANL.
- He was signed to strengthen the midfield with his defensive work rate, positional discipline and passing ability.
- Molina served as a regular starter and later as team captain during his time at Chivas.
- He helped Guadalajara reach competitive league positions and contributed both defensively and through occasional goals and assists.
- Molina left Chivas in 2017, moving to Club América in a direct and notable transfer between the rival Guadalajara and América.
Notable attributes
- Strong defensive positioning and tackling for a central midfielder.
- Good short passing and ball retention under pressure.
- Leadership on and off the pitch—served as captain at times.
- Versatile in midfield roles (holding midfield and box-to-box support).
International career
- Molina earned caps with the Mexico national team, participating in CONCACAF competitions and friendlies during his international career.
Other clubs (brief)
- Club Santos Laguna (youth and early professional years)
- Tigres UANL
- Guadalajara (Chivas)
- Club América
- Later played for León and other Liga MX sides in subsequent years
This summary focuses on Jesús Molina’s connection to Chivas and his role as a Mexican central/defensive midfielder and team leader.