After starting out in his native Mexico, he went on to compete professionally in Portugal, Belgium and Romania.
Internationally, Govea earned his first cap with the senior team in a 1–0 friendly victory over Poland in November 2017.
Club career
América
Govea spent two years at San Luis where he played in two under-15 tournaments. He was part of a Tercera División selection team where he met Jesús Ramírez, the coach of América's youth academy. He participated at América's under-17 and under-20 youth teams.[2]
Loans to Zacatecas and Porto B
In the summer of 2014, it was announced Govea was sent out on loan to Ascenso MX club Zacatecas in order to gain professional playing experience. He made his professional debut as substitute on 5 August 2014 in a Copa MX match against Leones Negros, coming on for Antonio López at 82'.[3]
In July 2015, Govea joined FC Porto on loan, and was immediately sent to play for their B team.[4]
He was called to Porto's senior team for the first time on 19 January 2016, in order to make the squad to play against Famalicão in a Taça da Liga match the next day.[5]
Porto
In May 2016, it was reported that Porto had signed Govea on a permanent transfer, with the player signing a four-year contract with the club.[6]
On 16 August 2018, Govea joined Royal Antwerp FC on a one-year loan with an option of purchase, where he will wear the number 23.[8]
Zulte Waregem
On 9 July 2019, Belgian club Zulte Waregem announced Govea as a new signing. He signed a three-year contract with an option of another year.[9] He made his debut on 27 July in a 2–0 loss against Mechelen. On 14 December, he scored his first two goals in a 5–1 home win against Sint-Truiden.
In January 2020, Govea was named as the club's Player of the month for December due to his performances.[10]
Voluntari
On 21 September 2022, Govea agreed to a two-year contract with Romanian club Voluntari.[11]
Monterrey
On 17 December 2022, Govea returned to Mexico and joined Monterrey on a one-year loan with an option to buy.[12][13] On 16 December 2023, Monterrey announced the permanent signing of Govea ahead of the Clausura 2024.[14]
Guadalajara
On 9 June 2024, Govea joined Guadalajara on a permanent transfer.[15]
International career
On 13 November 2017, Govea made his senior debut for Mexico in a 1–0 friendly win over Poland.[16]
On 16 December 2023, in Govea's fifth appearance for the senior national team, he scored his first goal in a 2–3 defeat against Colombia.[17]
