Mauricio André Isais (born 9 April 2001) is an American-born Mexican professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Liga MX club Pachuca.

Early life Born in Brownwood, Texas to Mexican parents, in 2001, Isais' family relocated to the Mexican town of San Francisco del Rincón in the state of Guanajuato, near the city of León. It was there that he began to develop a love for the sport. Eventually earning a spot with Morelia's academy, he became a starter for their under-13 squad in 2014, but then he moved to the U.S. that same year. With relatives nearby and with better job prospects, his parents decided on North Carolina. Isais attended East Forsyth High School in Kernersville, North Carolina.

Club career Pachuca In 2018, Isais joined the Pachuca youth system. He made his professional debut for Pachuca on 16 April 2022, against Juárez.

León (loan) In 2019, Isais signed for Liga MX club León. He made his professional against his parent club Pachuca on 26 January 2020.

Toluca On 30 May 2023, Isais signed with Toluca.

Return to Pachuca On 25 June 2026, Isais returned to Pachuca.

International career Born in the United States, Isais is eligible to represent the United States and Mexico at international level.

Mexico In November 2022, Isais was called up by Mexico manager Gerardo Martino for Mexico's World Cup preparation friendlies against Iraq and Sweden in Girona, Spain. He featured on the bench in Mexico's 4–0 against Iraq but did not make an appearance with the national team.

Career statistics Club

ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPachuca2021–22Liga MX10———102022–23383—20—403Total393—20—413León (loan)2019–20Liga MX20———20Toluca2023–24150—21402112025–26130—30—160Total280—5140371León (loan)2024–25Liga MX71———71Pachuca2026–2780——30110Career total844007170985

Honours Pachuca Liga MX: Apertura 2022 Campeón de Campeones: 2025

Toluca Liga MX: Apertura 2025 Campeones Cup: 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup: 2026

Mexico U23 Pan American Bronze Medal: 2023

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