The Mexican National Football Team has a long and proud history of competing on the international stage, with seventeen appearances in the FIFA World Cup and countless other tournaments.
As a member of CONCACAF, Mexico has consistently been one of the top teams in the region and is a regular contender for the title of North American champion. With a passionate fan base, Mexico is always a force to be reckoned with and is a team that will always strive for excellence.
From the beautiful game of passing and dribbling to the game-winning goals, the Mexican National Football Team promises to deliver thrilling and entertaining football.
1. Hugo Sánchez
Forward
Career
- 1976–1981 : UNAM
- 1979–1980 : San Diego Sockers (loan)
- 1981–1985 : Atlético Madrid
- 1985–1992 : Real Madrid
- 1992–1993 : América
- 1993–1994 : Rayo Vallecano
- 1994–1995 : Atlante
- 1995–1996 : Linz 20
- 1996 : Dallas Burn
- 1997 : Atlético Celaya
- 2000 : UNAM
- 2000 : Mexico (interim)
- 2001–2005 : UNAM
- 2006 : Necaxa
- 2006–2008 : Mexico
- 2008 : Mexico U23
- 2008–2009 : Almería
- 2012 : Pachuca
Hugo Sánchez is a Mexican football forward who played for Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid, and América. He started his career with UNAM before moving to Atlético Madrid in 1981.
After a spell at Rayo Vallecano, he joined America in 1994 but only made 11 appearances for the club. In 1995 he signed for Atlante where he retired from playing later that year.
Hugo Sánchez was part of the Mexico national team squad that won the 1986 World Cup and the 1990 Confederations Cup as well as finishing runner-up at both tournaments respectively.
He has also represented his country at two Olympic Games (1980 and 1984).
Shortly after retiring from playing, Hugo Sánchez went into management with CD Tenerife in Spain's second-division championship season of 2007–2008. He currently works as an ambassador for Adidas.
Also Played For: real madrid, club universidad nacional
2. Javier Hernández
Forward
Career
- 1997–2006: Guadalajara
- 2006–2010: Guadalajara
- 2010–2015: Manchester United
- 2014–2015: Real Madrid (loan)
- 2015–2017: Bayer Leverkusen
- 2017–2019: West Ham United
- 2019–2020: Sevilla
- 2020: LA Galaxy
- 2007: Mexico U20
- 2009–2019: Mexico
Javier Hernández is a Mexican international striker who currently plays for LA Galaxy. He began his career with Guadalajara before moving to Manchester United in 2010.
After two seasons at Old Trafford, he joined Bayer Leverkusen on loan in 2015 where he made 54 appearances and scored 28 goals. In 2017, he moved to Real Madrid on a permanent basis and has since helped the club win three La Liga titles and the Copa del Rey trophy.
Hernandez was named runner-up for the 2018 Ballon d'Or award after scoring 43 goals in all competitions for Los Blancos that season.
Javier Hernandez, commonly known as Chicharito or "The Hernán" is a Mexican professional footballer who plays for Premier League club West Ham United and the Mexico national team.
A striker by trade, Chicharito has spent most of his career in Europe playing for Spanish side Real Madrid, English side Manchester United and French side Lille.
He made his international debut in 2007 and has gone on to score 55 goals for Mexico over 109 appearances, making him their all-time leading scorer.
In May 2019 he announced that he would be retiring from international football after the 2020 World Cup finals due to injury concerns arising from a succession of concussions sustained throughout his career.
Outside of football, Javier Hernandez is also an entrepreneur with interests in music production and marketing; he founded the clothing brand The Hernán Collection with brother Raúl in 2018.
Also Played For: united states mls, la galaxy
3. Julián Araujo
Defender
Career
- Central Coast Condors
- Santa Barbara Soccer Club
- Barça Residency Academy
- 2018: LA Galaxy
- 2018: LA Galaxy II
- 2019–: LA Galaxy
- 2017: United States U16
- 2017–2018: United States U18
- 2018: United States U19
- 2018: United States U20
- 2019–2021: United States U23
- 2020: United States
- 2021–: Mexico
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 October 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 June 2022
Julián Araujo is a young, talented American footballer who currently plays for LA Galaxy. Julián started his career with Central Coast Condors in the USA before moving to Santa Barbara Soccer Club in California.
In 2018, he made his professional debut for LA Galaxy and has since been an important part of the team. Julián’s skills on the pitch have led him to be tipped as one of America’s brightest prospects in years to come and he will no doubt continue to improve over time.
Julián is dedicated to playing football at the highest level possible and we look forward to watching him progress further into his career.
Julián Araujo was born in Tijuana, Mexico and raised in Southern California. Julián started his career with the LA Galaxy II before signing with the LA Galaxy senior team in 2018.
Julián has made 100 appearances for the LA Galaxy since then and is set to continue playing for them next season. Julián has represented both United States U16s and U18s internationally but is yet to make an appearance for the full national side.
Outside of football, Julián enjoys spending time with family and friends and loves surfing as a hobby.
4. Carlos Vela
Career
- 2002–2005: Guadalajara
- 2005–2006: Arsenal
- 2005–2012: Arsenal
- 2005–2006: Celta Vigo (loan)
- 2006–2007: Salamanca (loan)
- 2007–2008: Osasuna (loan)
- 2010–2011: West Bromwich Albion (loan)
- 2011–2012: Real Sociedad (loan)
- 2012–2018: Real Sociedad
- 2018: Los Angeles FC
- 2005: Mexico U17
- 2007: Mexico U20
- 2007–2018: Mexico
Carlos Vela is a Mexican international forward who currently plays for LAFC in the United States. Carlos Vela began his career with Guadalajara before moving to Arsenal in 2005.
He made 29 appearances for Arsenal over three seasons. In 2006, Carlos Vela moved to Celta Vigo on loan, where he scored no goals but did provide two assists in 18 appearances.
Following his time at Celta Velo, Carlos signed with Los Angeles FC and has since helped them reach the playoffs twice (in 2018 and 2019).
Carlos Alberto Vela Garrido was born on 1 March 1989 in Cancún, Mexico.[1] He started playing football at a young age with local side Atlético Balompié before joining Guadalajara's youth setup in 2002.
After making just one appearance for Guadalajara's first team – coming off the bench against Pumas UNAM – Carlos joined English club Arsenal as an apprentice in 2005.
Spending three years with the Gunners' academy,[4] he had limited opportunities to make any real impact during his time there; however, he did score once from open play whilst on loan at Spanish side Celta de Vigo during the 2006–07 season.
On 31 January 2007, it was announced that both parties had reached an agreement whereby Arsène Wenger would sell Carlos to Liga MX side Club América,[7] which took place six days later after passing a medical examination.
At América , Carlo continued developing into one of Mexico 's most coveted forwards; appearing 72 times across all competitions between 2007 and 2013 inclusive, scoring 34 goals including 14 Copa México winners medals.
Elping América win back-to-back Liguilla titles (the promotion playoff) following promotion from Ascenso MX via their second consecutive Apertura title victory - becoming only the third team ever after Toluca and Monterrey (both Liga MX sides).
Achieve this feat by winning successive championships without losing a single game throughout both tournaments played respectively - while also lifting silverware such as.
Concacaf Champions League (2009), Copa Libertadores Third Place Play-Off(2010)[15], Torneo Clausura 2009 Final Runner.
Also Played For: mls, c.d. guadalajara
5. Guillermo Ochoa
Goalkeeper
Career
- América
- 2003–2004: Tigrillos Coapa [es]
- 2004–2011: América
- 2004: San Luis
- 2011–2014: Ajaccio
- 2014–2017: Málaga
- 2016–2017: → Granada (loan)
- 2017–2019: Standard Liège
- 2019–2022: América
- 2023–: Salernitana
- 2004: Mexico U23
- 2021: Mexico Olympic (O.P.)
- 2005–: Mexico
Ochoa was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco and grew up playing for local side Tigrillos Coapa. He signed with American club América in 2004 and became the first-choice goalkeeper there before moving to French outfit Ajaccio in 2011.
Ochoa made his international debut for Mexico in 2007 and has since represented them at three World Cups (2010, 2014, and 2018). Ochoa is a two-time CONCACAF Gold Cup winner (2009, 2013) as well as a Silver medalist at the Olympics (2012).
At club level he has won multiple domestic cups with both América and Ajaccio over the course of his career so far. In June 2019 he joined Italian Serie B side Salernitana on a season long loan deal.
Ochoa married model Daniella Rodriguez on 12 July 2017 Ochoa started his career in 2004 with Mexico U23 and has since represented the country at various CONCACAF tournaments.
Ochoa was part of the Mexican team that won the Gold Cup in 2009, 2011 and 2015. He also played in Copa América 2013 where they reached the semi-finals but were beaten by Argentina.
In 2019, Ochoa led Mexico to their first ever World Cup qualification win which secured them a place at Russia next year.
Also Played For: club america, football manager 2011
6. Henry Martín
Forward
Career
- 2008: Itzaes
- 2013–2014: Venados
- 2014–2017: Tijuana
- 2018–: América
- 2021: Mexico Olympic (O.P.)
- 2015–: Mexico
Henry Martín is a Mexican forward who currently plays for América. He was born in 1992 and started playing football at the age of six with his local team, Itzaes.
In 2008, he joined Atlante where he made his professional debut later that year against Puebla CF. During his time at Atlante, Henry scored 25 goals in 105 appearances which included Ligue 1 and Copa Libertadores matches.
In 2018, he signed for América after spending two years on loan with Tigres UANL where he helped them win their first ever Liga MX title in 2017-18 season.
Henry has represented Mexico at Under-17 level to Under-23 level and made his full international debut against Peru in November 2016 aged just 22 years old making him one of the youngest players to make an appearance for El Tri.
Henry Martín is a Mexican professional footballer who plays for America.
He made his international debut in 2015 and has since represented Mexico at the Olympics twice, as well as various other tournaments.
Henry Martín is known for his pace and dribbling ability which often set him up to score goals; he has scored 55 times for America throughout his career so far.
In 2018, he won the Liga MX title with Tijuana, helping them to their first championship in seventeen years. Henry Martín is also a strong member of the Mexico national team, having played 29 times over the course of three seasons and scoring seven goals.
7. Cuauhtémoc Blanco
Forward
Career
- 1988–1992: América
- 1992–2007: América
- 1997–1998: Necaxa (loan)
- 2000–2002: Real Valladolid (loan)
- 2004: Veracruz (loan)
- 2007–2009: Chicago Fire
- 2008: Santos Laguna (loan)
- 2010: Veracruz
- 2010–2011: Irapuato
- 2012–2013: Dorados
- 2013–2014: BUAP
- 2014–2015: Puebla
- 2016: América
- 1995–2014: Mexico
Cuauhtémoc Blanco is a Mexican politician who has served as Governor of Morelos since 1 October 2018. He previously served as Municipal President of Cuernavaca from 2016 to2018.
Prior to this, he was a member of the Chamber of Deputies for Morelos from 2003 to 2006 and again from 2009 to 2012. Blanco is married with two children and studied law at the Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITEM).
Cuauhtémoc Blanco is a retired football player who has served as a member of the Mexican Congress since 2003. Blanco is best known for playing for Club América and Mexico national team, where he won two Gold Medals at the Olympic Games and one World Cup respectively.
In 2017, he was elected to serve another term in the Mexican Congress as a representative of the Social Encounter Party.
Among his other accomplishments, Cuauhtémoc Blanco has been recognized with several awards including The Order of Merit from President Felipe Calderón and honorary doctorates from universities throughout Mexico.
He currently serves as an ambassador for UNICEF México and also volunteers with numerous charitable organizations across Latin America.
Also Played For: chicago fire fc
8. Jorge Sánchez
Defender
Career
- 2012–2016: Santos Laguna
- 2016–2018: Santos Laguna
- 2018–2022: América
- 2022–: Ajax
- 2015: Mexico U18
- 2018: Mexico U21
- 2021: Mexico U23
- 2019–: Mexico
Sánchez is a Mexican footballer who currently plays for Ajax. Sánchez made his senior debut with Santos Laguna in 2016, and has since been a regular member of their team.
In 2020, Sánchez will be 25 years old and ready to take on the next stage of his career. Sánchez is known for his attacking play from right-back, which has led him to be successful at both junior and senior levels.
With Ajax likely to compete in Europe again soon, Sánchez could have an opportunity to show what he can do on the big stage sooner rather than later.
Jorge Sánchez is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Santos Laguna and the Mexico national team.
Jorge Sanchez made his debut with Santos Laguna in 2016 and has gone on to make 32 appearances for them in all competitions, scoring one goal. Sanchez has represented Mexico at various youth levels, including at the Olympics where he played for their 2020 Tokyo squad.
He signed for Dutch side Ajax in 2022 but has not featured yet for them due to injury problems.
9. Néstor Araujo
Career
- 2007–2013: Cruz Azul
- 2010–2014: Cruz Azul
- 2013–2014: Santos Laguna (loan)
- 2014–2018: Santos Laguna
- 2018–2022: Celta
- 2022: América
- 2011: Mexico U20
- 2011–2012: Mexico U23
- 2011: Mexico
Araujo started his career at Cruz Azul, where he played 49 games in total. He joined Santos Laguna on loan for the 2014 season and made 106 appearances for them before moving to Celta.
Araujo has represented Mexico at U20 level and was part of their team that won the 2011 CONCACAF Under-20 Championship.
In 2018, he helped Celta win La Liga, Copa del Rey and Europa League trophies as they finished as Champions of Europe for the first time in their history.
Néstor Araujo is a centre-back who can also play at right back or defensive midfield if needed and is known for his accurate cross balls from the backline Néstor Araujo is a Mexican footballer who currently plays for America in the Liga MX. He has also played for Mexico U20 and Mexico U23 teams.
Néstor was born on July 10, 1992 in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico. In 2011 Néstor made his debut with the Mexico national team and went on to play 64 games between then and now including three.
Copa América appearances and two Olympic Games tournaments in 2012 London and Rio de Janeiro respectively.
His most recent international goal came against El Salvador during qualifying for the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup which they eventually won.
Also Played For: santos laguna
10. Enrique Borja
Career
- 1964–1969: UNAM
- 1969–1977: América
- 1966–1975: Mexico
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Enrique Borja is a Mexican football forward who played for clubs in Mexico and Spain. He made his professional debut with Atlético Toluca in 1966, before moving to La Liga side Valencia the following year.
In 1974, he joined Spanish giants Real Madrid where he spent six seasons, making over 100 appearances and winning two La Liga titles and the Copa del Rey.
After leaving Madrid, Borja returned to Mexico to play for Cruz Azul before retiring from playing at the age of 41 after failing to win another title with them.
Enrique Borja was also a regular member of the Mexican national team between 1967 and 1982, helping them qualify for three successive World Cups (1970-1974).
In October 2009, aged 68 years old, Enrique Borja announced his retirement from active football due to injury problems sustained during a match against Necaxa in December 2008.
US dollars ere paid by Sevilla FC on 29 March 2010 as part of an agreement which saw him join their coaching staff until the end of season.
11. Salvador Reyes Chávez
Midfielder
Career
- 2012–2016: Morelia
- 2017–2020: Morelia
- 2019: → Sonora (loan)
- 2020–2021: → Puebla (loan)
- 2021–: América
- 2018: Mexico U21
- 2021–: Mexico
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 8 December 2021
Salvador Reyes Chávez was born on 4 May 1998 in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico. He is a left-back and winger for América. Salvador Reyes has made 26 appearances for the club so far, scoring one goal.
Salvador Reyes started his youth career with Monterrey before moving to América in 2016 where he has made considerable progress since joining up with the first team squad. Salvador Reyes Chávez is a talented midfielder who has been playing for the Morelia senior team since 2012.
In 2017, Salvador Reyes Chávez was loaned to Sonora and he played 15 games there during that year. He then rejoined Morelia in 2019 and has since made 49 appearances for them, scoring six goals along the way.
Salvador Reyes Chávez also featured for Mexico U21s in 2018 and scored three times while representing his country at international level.
The 22-year-old is currently contracted to América until 2020, after which he may explore other opportunities abroad or continue playing with Morelia elsewhere in Liga MX competition.
12. Raúl Jiménez
Forward
Career
- 2008–2011: América
- 2011–2014: América
- 2014–2015: Atlético Madrid
- 2015–2019: Benfica
- 2018–2019: Wolverhampton Wanderers (loan)
- 2019: Wolverhampton Wanderers
- 2012: Mexico U23
- 2013: Mexico
Raúl Alonso Jiménez Rodríguez is a Mexican footballer who plays as a forward for Wolverhampton Wanderers in the English Premier League.
He made his professional debut with Atlético Madrid in La Liga during the 2014–15 season, and went on to make 21 appearances for them before joining Wolves in August 2015.
Raúl has won two international caps for Mexico since making his senior debut in 2011, most notably scoring against America at the Copa América Centenario tournament last summer.
In February 2016, he was named captain of Mexico's under-23 team ahead of their Olympic qualifiers later that year. As well as football, Raúl is also educated at El Colegio de México and holds Spanish citizenship.
Raúl Jiménez is a Mexican international footballer who plays as a midfielder for Portuguese club Benfica.
He started his career with Atlas in Mexico before moving to Europe and joining Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan in 2018.
In the 2019-season, he joined Wolves permanently and has since helped them win the English Premier League title twice - once in 2020 and again in 2022.
Raúl Jiménez was part of the Mexico squad that competed at the Olympic Games in London where they reached the quarter finals but were beaten by Brazil.
After winning back-to-back titles with Wolves, Raúl signed for Spanish side Valencia CF on a four year deal early in January 2025.
Also Played For: wolverhampton wanderers f.c, sl benfica
13. Hirving Lozano
Forward
Career
- 2006–2014: Pachuca
- 2014–2017: Pachuca
- 2017–2019: PSV
- 2019: Napoli
- 2015: Mexico U20
- 2015–2016: Mexico U23
- 2016: Mexico
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 November 2022
Hirving Lozano is a Mexican international winger who joined Napoli from PSV Eindhoven in the summer of 2019.
Hirving has been capped at various youth levels and represented Mexico at both Under-20 and Under-23 level before making his senior debut in March 2018 against Ecuador.
He enjoyed an impressive campaign with Napoli, scoring 12 goals in Serie A as they finished second behind Juventus.
Hirving was named La Liga Player of the Year for 2020–21 after scoring 21 goals in 36 appearances for Napoli en route to winning the Copa del Rey trophy that season as well as being voted into the PFA Team of the Year, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Mohamed Salah.
He signed a new contract with Napoli which runs until 2024 on 20 July 2021 and is expected to feature prominently at Euro 2020 where Mexico are hoping to reach their first ever final tournament appearance since 1982.
Also Played For: c.f. pachuca, s.s.c. napoli
14. Luis Romo
Career
- 2010–2011: Cruz Azul
- 2012–2018: Querétaro
- 2017: Sonora (loan)
- 2018–2019: Querétaro
- 2020–2021: Cruz Azul
- 2022: Monterrey
- 2021: Mexico Olympic (O.P.)
- 2019: Mexico
Luis Romo is a Mexican defender who currently plays for Monterrey in Liga MX. He started his career with Cruz Azul before moving to Querétaro in 2018. Luis Romo made his senior debut for Sonora during the 2017 season on loan from Querétaro.
The defensive midfielder has represented Mexico at youth levels and was called up to the national team for the first time in November 2018, for a friendly against Venezuela.[1] Luis Romo is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Querétaro.
He has represented Mexico at the Olympic Games and was part of their squad for the 2019 FIFA World Cup. In addition to his club career, Romo also has international experience with Mexico, playing in both the Copa America and CONCACAF Gold Cups.
As a result of his performances at club level and internationally, he was named Best Goalkeeper in Liga MX in 2018–19 season by media outlet FutbolMLS.
Also Played For: monterrey, liga mx
15. Carlos Alberto Rodríguez
Career
- 2012–2017: Monterrey
- 2016–2021: Monterrey
- 2017–2018: Toledo (loan)
- 2022: Cruz Azul
- 2021: Mexico U23
- 2019: Mexico
Carlos Alberto Rodríguez was born on 3 January 1997 in San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, Mexico. He started his career with Monterrey before joining Cruz Azul in 2017.
Carlos Alberto is a versatile midfielder who can play as either a central or left-sided player. In 2016 he helped Monterrey win the Apertura title and also played at the Rio Olympics that year for Mexico's under-23 side.
He has made 110 appearances for Cruz Azul since making his debut in 2016–17, scoring four goals along the way Carlos Alberto Rodríguez is a Mexican footballer who plays as a forward for Cruz Azul.
He made his international debut in 2019 and has since played at the CONCACAF Gold Cup, Olympic Games, and World Cup.
Carlos Alberto Rodríguez began his footballing career with Club América before joining Cruz Azul in 2018.
He quickly established himself as one of the most dangerous forwards in Mexico, scoring 38 goals across 38 appearances in all competitions during the 2019 season alone.
With Cruz Azul set to compete on an international level throughout much of the 2020 season, including participating in both the CONCACAF Gold Cup and Olympic Games, Carlos Alberto Rodríguez will be key to his team's success.
Carlos Alberto Rodríguez is widely considered one of Mexico's brightest young prospects and looks certain to continue playing top-level football for years to come; he will be an important player for either club or country whichever he chooses next.
16. Alexis Vega
Career
- 2016–2019: Toluca
- 2019: Guadalajara
- 2021: Mexico U23
- 2019: Mexico
Alexis Vega is a Mexican attacking midfielder who currently plays for Guadalajara. Alexis was born on November 25th 1997 in Mexico City and started his career at Toluca before moving to Guadalajara in 2018.
Alexis has represented Mexico at youth level, including at the U-17 World Cup where he scored 4 goals in 5 games as Mexico reached the semi-finals.
At club level, Alexis has made over 100 appearances for both Toluca and Guadalajara scoring 44 goals along the way Alexis Vega is a Mexican professional footballer who currently plays for Toluca in the Liga MX.
Alexis was part of Mexico's Olympic team that competed at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He has also played professionally with clubs such as Guadalajara and Toluca, winning several titles along the way including the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2019.
17. César Montes
Career
- 2013–2014: Pob. Miguel Alemán
- 2014–2015: Monterrey
- 2015–2022: Monterrey
- 2023: Espanyol
- 2018: Mexico U21
- 2016–2021: Mexico U23
- 2017: Mexico
César Montes is a Mexican footballer who currently plays for Espanyol. He made his senior debut in 2015 with Monterrey and has since become a regular starter for the club.
At international level, Montes has represented Mexico at under-17, under-20 and Olympic levels. In 2016 he played in all of Mexico's matches during their successful campaign at the Olympics.
Cesar Montes is an energetic central defender that can also play on either flank or as a forward if needed.[1] With good distribution from the back, he is known to make vital interceptions and clearances which help his side defensively.
His versatility means that he can slot into any three man defence,[6] whilst being able to score goals from set pieces due to his height and strength in the air.
A strong tackler, often winning balls back high up the pitch so that teammates have more space to attack this allows them to create chances through quick combinations down the wing or build up play centrally themselves.
César Jasib Montes Castro (born 24 February 1997) is an upcoming Mexican professional footballer who plays as centreback for Spanish club Espanyol.
Also Played For: rcd espanyol de barcelona
18. Kevin Álvarez
Career
- 2018: Pachuca
- 2018–2019: Mexico U20
- 2019–2021: Mexico U23
- 2021: Mexico
Kevin Álvarez was born in Colima, Mexico on January 15th, 1999. He started his senior career with Pachuca and has since made over 100 appearances for the club.
At 23 years old, Kevin is still relatively young and has a lot of potential to develop further in his career. He played at the 2018 FIFA World Cup as part of Mexico's squad and was an important member of their side during that tournament.
Kevin is known for being a reliable defender who can also contribute offensively from time to time; he will be looking to build on his successes in 2018/19 season with Pachuca Mexican footballer who has played for Pachuca and Mexico U20 teams.
Mexico in 2019 against Bolivia, helping the side to a 3-1 win. He is contracted with Pachuca until 2021, but could be loaned out next season as he nears the end of his contract at Pachuca.
Mexico at the Pan American Games in Lima this year where they reached the semi-finals before losing to Brazil 1-0 after extra time; Álvrez was an unused substitute in that game but started in their loss to Venezuela later that day which finished 2-2 following penalty shootouts.
Kevin Alvarez hails from Monterrey and made his professional debut for Club Tijuana's reserves back in 2006 aged just 16 years old - making him one of Liga MX' youngest ever players.
After impressing during several seasons playing with Chiapas (his first team), he joined Pachuca ahead of the 2012 Apertura season and quickly established himself as one of Liga MX’ most productive attacking midfielders over the past few campaigns.
19. Luis Chávez
Career
- 2011: Pachuca
- 2012–2017: Tijuana
- 2014–2019: Tijuana
- 2019–: Pachuca
- 2022–: Mexico
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 October 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 November 2022
Luis Chávez was born on January 15th, 1996 in Jalisco, Mexico. He is a midfielder for Pachuca and has played for them since the 2015 season.
Chávez has made several appearances for his country at youth level and also represented Mexico in the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament where they reached the semi-finals.
In May of this year he helped Pachuca to win their first ever Mexican SuperLiga title.
Luis Chávez is one of many young players hoping to help Mexico qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup which will be hosted by his home country of Mexico Luis Chávez is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Pachuca.
He made his senior debut with Tijuana in 2014, and has since been an integral part of the club's midfield. In 2019 he joined Pachuca, where he has become one of the team's key players.
Chávez has also played for Mexico at international level, making 12 appearances between 2020 and 2022.
His performances have seen him earn several accolades, including two caps for the country in 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Honduras and El Salvador respectively.
20. Roberto Alvarado
Career
- 2013–2016: Celaya
- 2013–2017: Celaya
- 2017: Pachuca
- 2017–2018: Necaxa
- 2018–2021: Cruz Azul
- 2022: Guadalajara
- 2018: Mexico U21
- 2021: Mexico U23
- 2018: Mexico
Roberto Alvarado is a Mexican winger currently playing for Guadalajara. He joined Celaya from Pachuca in 2017 and made his senior debut the following year.
Roberto has represented Mexico at youth level and was included in their U20 squad for the World Cup last summer. His speed and dribbling ability make him an asset on the flanks, and he is also capable of scoring goals with either foot .
With nine appearances to his name so far this season, Roberto looks set to continue making progress with Guadalajara Roberto Alvarado is a Mexican footballer who plays for Necaxa as a midfielder.
He has represented Mexico at international level, winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2019 with the national team.
Roberto Alvarado was born on 21 January 1995 in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico and started playing football when he was five years old. He played for Atlante until 2018 where he joined Necaxa ahead of the 2017–18 season.
Roberto Alvarado made his Liga MX debut with Atlas on 5 August 2016 against Pachuca and scored his first goal for Atlas two weeks later against Chiapas in an 8-1 victory.
In February 2018, Roberto Alvarado helped Atlas win their first ever league title after scoring six goals during the Clausura tournament including two penalties shootout goals to help them defeat Santos Laguna 4-3 on aggregate in the final matchday of the Apertura tournament finals.
On 17 July 2018, Roberto Alvarado made his senior international debut for Mexico coming off the bench against Panama; Mexico won 2-0 thanks to goals from Hirving Lozano and Andres guardados.
After appearing regularly for El Tri throughout qualification for Russia2018 (scoring once), RobertoAlvaredoMexicoWCF he started all three matches of El Tri's campaign at FIFA World Cup which saw them reach the quarterfinals before losing 2-1 to Belgium.
On 3 October 2020, it was announced that Roberto had been called up by newly appointed manager Juan Carlos Osoriofor upcoming friendlies against Trinidad & Tobago and Paraguay.
21. Orbelín Pineda
Career
- 2012–2014: Querétaro
- 2014–2015: Querétaro
- 2016–2018: Guadalajara
- 2019–2021: Cruz Azul
- 2022: Celta
- 2022: AEK Athens (loan)
- 2015: Mexico U20
- 2016: Mexico
Orbelín Pineda is a Mexican footballer who currently plays for AEK Athens in Greece on loan from Celta. He was born in Coyuca de Catalán, Guerrero and started his career with Querétaro before moving to Greece this season.
A versatile midfielder or winger, Pineda has played 44 games for Querétaro since 2014 as well as 8 games for AEK Athens so far this season.
Orbelín is an agile player with good passing ability and can also score goals; he is likely to be an important part of any team he joins in the future.
With Mexico set to host the Concacaf Gold Cup next year, there's sure to be plenty more interest in Orbelin's performances over the coming months and years.
Orbelín Pineda is a Mexican footballer who currently plays for Celta de Vigo on loan from AEK Athens. Orbelín started his career with Club América, before joining Guadalajara in 2016.
He has represented Mexico at both youth and senior level, winning medals at the CONCACAF Gold Cup and Copa America respectively.
In 2019 he joined Cruz Azul on loan from AEK Athens where he has been an ever-present so far this season scoring seven goals in ten appearances.
With over 100 club appearances to his name already, Orbelín looks set to continue playing football well into his thirties.
Also Played For: super league greece
22. Uriel Antuna
Career
- 2012–2017: Santos Laguna
- 2017: Santos Laguna
- 2017–2019: Manchester City
- 2017–2018: Groningen (loan)
- 2017–2018: Jong Groningen (loan)
- 2019: LA Galaxy (loan)
- 2020–2021: Guadalajara
- 2022: Cruz Azul
- 2017: Mexico U20
- 2018: Mexico U21
- 2021: Mexico U23
- 2019: Mexico
Uriel Antuna is a Mexican winger who currently plays for Cruz Azul. He first came to prominence with Santos Laguna, before moving on to Manchester City and then Groningen on loan.
Uriel Antuna has already made one appearance for LA Galaxy this season on loan from Cruz Azul. At 25 years old, Uriel Antuna has plenty of potential ahead of him and he will be looking to continue his good form in the upcoming seasons.
Uriel Antuna is a Mexican football player who has played for the Mexico U23 team and the Mexico national team.
Uriel Antuna began his career with Club America before moving to Cruz Azul in 2017. He made his international debut for Mexico in 2018 and has since represented them at CONCACAF Gold Cup, Olympic Games, and FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Uriel Antuna is known for being an attacking midfielder who can score goals from long range or from close range; he was named Player of the Year by ESPN Deportes in 2019.
23. Alfredo Talavera
Career
- 2000–2003: Guadalajara
- 2003–2009: Guadalajara
- 2008–2009: Tigres UANL (loan)
- 2009–2020: Toluca
- 2020–2022: UNAM
- 2022: Juárez
- 2016: Mexico Olympic (O.P.)
- 2011: Mexico
Alfredo Talavera is a goalkeeper who has played for clubs such as Guadalajara and Juárez. He was part of the Mexico squad at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.
In 2016, he helped his club reach the Liga MX final where they lost to América de México on penalties after a 1-1 draw in extra time.
Alfredo Talavera has also represented his country at various international tournaments including the Copa America (2007, 2015), Gold Cup (2009, 2013) and CONCACAF Gold Cup (2015).
The 40-year-old is contracted to Juárez until 2020 Alfredo Talavera began his career at Guadalajara before joining Tigres UANL in 2008.
He helped the "Tigres" win the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2011 and was a regular for Mexico across various competitions. In 2016, he represented Mexico at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, where they reached the semi-finals.
Currently, with Toluca, Alfredo is hoping to help them win their first championship since 1996 this season.
24. Jared Borgetti
Career
- 1994–1996: Atlas
- 1996–2004: Santos Laguna
- 2004: Sinaloa
- 2005: Pachuca
- 2005–2006: Bolton Wanderers
- 2006: Al-Ittihad
- 2007: Cruz Azul
- 2008: Monterrey
- 2009: Guadalajara
- 2009: Puebla
- 2010: Morelia
- 2010: León
- 1997–2008: Mexico
Jared Borgetti is a Mexican international striker who has played for Atlas, Santos Laguna and Sinaloa. He is most famous for his time at Bolton Wanderers where he scored 19 goals in two seasons.
Following his release from Bolton, Borgetti joined Pachuca but only stayed there for one season before moving to Mexico City side Toluca in 2006.
At the age of 35, Borgetti announced his retirement from football after failing to regain his form with Toluca following an injury-hit season in 2009/10.
In total, Jared Borgetti made 295 appearances in La Liga, Premier League and Football League Championship combined as well as scoring 188 goals during a 17-year professional career Borgetti was born in the United States but played for Mexican club Al-Ittihad.
Borgetti had a successful international career with Mexico, playing in 89 matches and scoring 46 goals.
Borgetti is most famous for his goal against Ecuador at the 2007 Copa America which helped Mexico to reach the semifinals where they lost to Brazil. After retiring from football, Borgettti has started working as an analyst with Fox Sports Deportes and ESPN Brasil respectively.
Also Played For: atlas f.c, bolton wanderers f.c
25. Santiago Giménez
Forward
Career
- 2014–2019: Cruz Azul
- 2017–2022: Cruz Azul
- 2022: Feyenoord
- 2016: Mexico U16
- 2021: Mexico
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 27 September 2022
Santiago Giménez is a forward for Feyenoord and was born in 2001. He has played for the Argentina under-17s, u-20s, and senior squad. In 2016, he signed his first professional contract with Feyenoord and made his debut later that year against SC Cambuur in the Eredivisie.
Santiago is known for being fast, strong on the ball, and having excellent finishing ability; he has scored 10 goals in 37 appearances so far in all competitions for Feyenoord.FootballFancast: World Cup Players Profile - Santiago Giménez (Feyenoord).
Santiago's upbringing mirrors that of many other young Argentines who have found success at football clubs abroad – hard work combined with natural talent".
His father also played football professionally before becoming a coach himself; this helped Santiago develop as a player from an early age.– "Gimenez Jr., S.; Martínez Ibanez, A.
Aguilera D’Alessandro de la Cruz Hernández", 'Santiago Tomás Giménez', Centre d'Estudis del Futbol Argentino (CEFA), retrieved 18 October 2018.
Also Played For: cruz azul, feyenoord
26. Edson Álvarez
AFC Ajax
Career
- 2014–2016: América
- 2016–2019: América
- 2019–: Ajax
- 2015: Mexico U18
- 2017: Mexico U20
- 2017–: Mexico
Edson Álvarez is a Mexican professional footballer who currently plays for Ajax. He started his career with América before moving to Ajax in 2019. Mexico, making his debut in 2016.
In addition to playing football, he also competes in track and field events such as the 110m hurdles and 200m sprints. Edson Álvarez was born on October 24th 1997 in Tlalnepantla, México.
At 1st division club Ajaccio (France) from 2020-2021 season until end of 2021-22 season Played 58 games scoring 2 goals. Signed 3 years contract with FC Porto starting from 2022-23 season.
After successful spell at FC Porto signed one year deal with Dutch Eredivisie side PSV Eindhoven Edson Álvarez is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Dutch club Ajax.
Edson Alvarez started his career at Atlas de Guadalajara before joining Dutch side Ajax in January 2019.
He made his international debut for Mexico in 2017 and has since represented the country at several tournaments including the CONCACAF Gold Cup, CONCACAF Nations League and Copa America Centenario.
In November 2018 he scored his first goal for Mexico in a 3-1 victory over Honduras, which helped them qualify for the FIFA World Cup Russia finals later that year.
Also Played For: eredivisie
27. Héctor Herrera
Career
- 2007–2011: Pachuca
- 2007–2008: Cuautla (loan)
- 2011: Tampico Madero (loan)
- 2011–2013: Pachuca
- 2013–2014: Porto B
- 2013–2019: Porto
- 2019–2022: Atlético Madrid
- 2022: Houston Dynamo
- 2012: Mexico U20
- 2012: Mexico U23
- 2012: Mexico
Herrera is a Mexican midfielder who currently plays for the Houston Dynamo. Herrera started his career with Pachuca, before playing for Porto B in 2013 and 2014.
Herrera was named Dynamo Player of the Year in 2017 after helping Houston reach the MLS Cup final. Herrera has represented Mexico at various youth levels, including at the U-20 World Cup in 2009 and 2011 and at Euro 2012 where they reached the quarterfinals.
Herrera is known as an attack minded midfielder who can score goals from long range or set up teammates with passes accuracy Héctor Herrera is a midfielder for Spanish club Porto and the Mexican national team.
He has represented Mexico at both the CONCACAF Gold Cup and Olympic Games, winning silver in the former tournament.
Herrera started his career with Atlético Madrid, before joining Porto in 2013. In 2019 he was named player of the season by the Portuguese newspaper Jornal de Notícias after helping his side to win their fourth consecutive league title.
Herrera has been linked with a move to English Premier League side Manchester United, but no deal has yet materialized as of late October 2022.
Also Played For: fc porto, concacaf
28. Jesús Manuel Corona
Career
- 2008–2010: Monterrey
- 2010–2013: Monterrey
- 2013–2015: Twente
- 2015–2022: Porto
- 2022: Sevilla
- 2011–2013: Mexico U20
- 2014: Mexico
Jesús Manuel Corona is a Mexican footballer who currently plays for Sevilla. Corona began his career with Monterrey in 2008 and went on to make over 200 appearances for the club, including two seasons in La Liga.
In 2017, he joined Segunda Division side Granada before joining Sevilla in 2018. Corona has represented Mexico at under-17, under-20 and senior level and played at the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals.
He is known as a winger or right back and is considered one of the most promising young players in Spanish football Jesús Manuel Corona is a Mexican professional footballer who plays for Portuguese club Porto.
He has represented his country at international level, winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2015 and the CONCACAF Cup in 2015.
Corona has appeared in 37 league games for Monterrey since 2010, scoring two goals, before moving to Dutch side Twente in 2013 where he made 46 appearances and scored eleven goals.
In January 2015, he joined Portuguese champions Porto on a five-year deal; during his spell with them he won both the Primeira Liga and Taça da Liga consecutively as well as being crowned European Champions League winners that season.
On 10 June 2022, Corona announced his retirement from football after playing 192 times for Spanish side Sevilla - making him their all-time leading appearance holder and second top scorer behind Andres Iniesta (259).
Also Played For: spanish fut, sevilla fc
29. Rogelio Funes Mori
Mexico national football team
Career
- 2001–2008: Associated Soccer Group
- 2008: FC Dallas
- 2008–2009: River Plate
- 2009–2013: River Plate
- 2013–2015: Benfica
- 2013–2015: Benfica B
- 2014–2015: Eskişehirspor (loan)
- 2015–: Monterrey
- 2007–2008: Argentina U17
- 2010–2011: Argentina U20
- 2012: Argentina
- 2021: Mexico
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 November 2022
Rogelio Funes Mori is a forward for Monterrey and was born in Argentina in 1991. Funes Mori started his career with Associated Soccer Group in 2001. He made his professional debut with FC Dallas in 2008.
Funes Mori has played for Argentina at youth level. He has scored 12 goals in 53 appearances for Monterrey. Funes Mori is a central midfielder by trade. He has been capped by Argentina at junior level. Funes Mori is the son of former Argentina international, Jorge Funes Mori.
Rogelio Funes Mori is one of Monterrey's key players, and is expected to feature in their 2017 Copa MX title campaign. Rogelio Funes Mori is a midfielder who has played for River Plate and Benfica. He was loaned to Eskişehirspor in 2015, and then to Monterrey in Mexico in 2016.
He has represented Argentina at U17 and U20 levels. He made his debut for River Plate in 2009, and has since made 240 appearances for the club.
He has also played for Argentina at senior level, making 17 appearances. Rogelio Funes Mori is a key player for River Plate, and is expected to play an important role for the club in the future.
30. Diego Lainez
Mexico national football team
Career
- 2012–2017: América
- 2017–2019: América
- 2019: Betis
- 2022: Braga (loan)
- 2023: Tigres UANL (loan)
- 2017: Mexico U17
- 2018–2019: Mexico U20
- 2018–2019: Mexico U21
- 2021: Mexico U23
- 2018: Mexico
Diego Lainez is a Mexican winger who currently plays for Tigres UANL on loan from Betis. Diego Lainez started his career with América before moving to Spain to play for Betis.
Diego Lainez is a fast and skilful winger who is able to play both on the left and the right wing. Diego Lainez is a key player for Tigres UANL and is expected to help them win the 2018 Apertura season.
Diego Lainez is a young and exciting player who is sure to make a name for himself in the near future. Diego Lainez is a talented and promising player who has the potential to be one of the best in the world.
Diego Lainez is a hardworking and determined player who is always looking to improve. Diego Lainez is a talented and fast winger who is sure to make a name for himself in the world of football.
Diego Lainez is a young and exciting player who is sure to make a name for himself in the near future.
Also Played For: fifa u-20 world cup, tigres uanl
31. Andrés Guardado
Midfielder
Career
- 1993–2005: Atlas
- 2005–2007: Atlas
- 2007–2012: Deportivo La Coruña
- 2012–2015: Valencia
- 2014: Bayer Leverkusen (loan)
- 2014–2015: PSV (loan)
- 2015–2017: PSV
- 2017: Betis
- 2005: Mexico
Andrés Guardado is a Mexican international midfielder who has played for Atlas and Betis. Guardado was born in 1986 in Guadalajara and started his career with Atlas.
He made his Liga MX debut in 2005 with Atlas and helped the club win the Apertura Championship in his first season. Guardado moved to Betis in 2007 and helped the club win the Copa del Rey in his first season with the club.
Guardado played at the 2010 World Cup and the 2014 World Cup with Mexico. He was a part of the Mexico team that won the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Guardado is currently a midfielder for Betis and has made 186 appearances for the club.
Guardado is married and has two children. Guardado is the captain of the Mexico national team. Guardado is a versatile midfielder who has played for several clubs in Spain and Mexico. Guardado is known for his speed, passing ability, and shooting ability.
Guardado has been a regular for Mexico since 2005 and is a key player for their national team. Guardado was a key player for Valencia during their time in La Liga. Guardado joined Bayer Leverkusen on a loan in 2014 and helped them win the Bundesliga title.
Guardado joined PSV on a loan in 2015 and helped them win the Eredivisie title. Guardado joined Betis in 2017 and has helped them win the La Liga title.
Guardado is a regular for Mexico and has represented his country at several international tournaments. Guardado is a versatile midfielder who is known for his speed, passing ability, and shooting ability.
Also Played For: real betis balompié
32. Rafael Márquez
Midfielder
Career
- 1992–1996: Atlas
- 1996–1999: Atlas
- 1999–2003: Monaco
- 2003–2010: Barcelona
- 2010–2012: New York Red Bulls
- 2012–2014: León
- 2014–2015: Hellas Verona
- 2016–2018: Atlas
- 1999: Mexico U20
- 1997–2018: Mexico
- 2021: Alcalá (youth)
- 2022–: Barcelona Atlètic
Rafael Márquez is a world-renowned footballer who has played for Barcelona and León in his career. Márquez has been capped 97 times by Mexico and played in the 2006 World Cup.
Márquez is a versatile defender who can play at either centre-back or defensive midfield. In 2014, Márquez joined Barcelona as an assistant manager to Tito Vilanova.
Márquez is a three-time La Liga winner with Barcelona and was also crowned French champion with Monaco.
Márquez is known for his powerful and accurate shots from long range. Márquez is married to Mexican singer and actress Julieta Venegas and they have two children.
Márquez is currently the manager of Barcelona Atlético. Márquez is a popular figure with the Barcelona fanbase and is highly respected by his peers.
Rafael Márquez was born on January 6th, 1977 in Toluca, Mexico. He started playing football at a young age and started playing for Toluca's first team in 1992.
He made his international debut for Mexico in 1997 and went on to make 147 appearances for his country. Rafael Márquez won the Confederations Cup with Mexico in 1999 and was also runners-up at the Copa América in 2007.
He retired from international football in 2017 but is still a regular in the Mexico national team squad. He joined Atlas in 2018 and has made 58 appearances for the club so far.
Rafael Márquez is a midfielder and is known for his composure on the ball and his ability to create chances for his team.
He is currently the manager of Barcelona Atlètic. Rafael Márquez is considered one of the best midfielders of his generation and is widely regarded as one of Mexico's greatest ever players.
33. Claudio Suárez
Career
- 1988–1996: UNAM
- 1996–2000: Guadalajara
- 2000–2005: UANL
- 2006–2009: Chivas USA
- 1996: Mexico Olympic (O.P.)
- 1992–2006: Mexico
Claudio Suárez is a Mexican football player who has spent most of his career playing for UNAM and Guadalajara. Suárez has been capped 54 times for Mexico and has won the Copa Libertadores twice.
He joined Chivas USA in 2006 and played for them until 2009. In 2009, he transferred to Liverpool and played for them until 2013. He then joined Barcelona, where he won the Champions League in his first season.
He left Barcelona in 2017 and returned to Chivas USA. He is currently with Chivas USA. Suárez is known for his powerful shot and quick reactions. He is considered one of the best defenders in the world.
Claudio Suárez is a Mexican footballer who has played for clubs in Mexico and international teams, most notably for Mexico in the FIFA Confederations Cup and Copa America tournaments.
Suárez is a playmaker who is known for his passing accuracy and ball control. He made his international debut in 1996 and has played 177 matches for Mexico, scoring seven goals. Suárez is a free agent after leaving Liverpool in July of 2016.
After leaving Liverpool, Suárez joined Barcelona in a deal that was worth £125 million. Suárez helped Barcelona win the Spanish La Liga and Copa del Rey titles in his first season with the club.
He departed Barcelona in the summer of 2017, signing with Liverpool once again. Suárez has been capped 113 times by Mexico and was part of their O.P. team at the 1996 Olympic Games. Suárez is one of the most decorated players in Mexican football history.
34. Héctor Moreno
Defender
Career
- 2003–2006: UNAM
- 2006–2007: UNAM
- 2008–2011: AZ
- 2011–2015: Espanyol
- 2015–2017: PSV
- 2017–2018: Roma
- 2018–2019: Real Sociedad
- 2019–2021: Al-Gharafa
- 2021: Monterrey
- 2005: Mexico U17
- 2007: Mexico U20
- 2007: Mexico
Moreno was born in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico in 1988. He began his career with UNAM in 2003. Moreno moved to Spain to play for Espanyol in 2011. He joined Monterrey in 2015 and has since made over 100 appearances for the club.
Moreno has represented Mexico at international level on several occasions, including at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
He is a centre-back by position and is known for his aerial ability and strong defensive play. Moreno has been described as a "towering figure" in Mexican football and is a key player for Monterrey.
He is a regular starter for Monterrey and is known for his combative style of play. Moreno is considered one of the best defenders in Mexico and is expected to continue his success with Monterrey in the future.
Moreno was born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico in 1991. Moreno joined Dutch side PSV in 2015 and has since made over 100 appearances for the club.
Moreno has also played for Roma, Real Sociedad, and Al-Gharafa in Europe. Moreno has represented Mexico at international level, winning the FIFA U-17 World Championship in 2005 and the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2011. Moreno is currently contracted to PSV until 2021.
Moreno is a versatile defender, capable of playing anywhere across the back four. Moreno has been in fine form for PSV this season, helping the club to third place in the Dutch league.
Moreno is an important part of Mexico's national team, and is looking to help the country qualify for the World Cup in Russia. Moreno is a hard-working defender who is unafraid of the physical challenge.
35. Carlos Salcido
Midfielder
Career
- 2001–2006: Guadalajara
- 2006–2010: PSV
- 2010–2012: Fulham
- 2011–2012: → UANL (loan)
- 2012–2014: UANL
- 2014–2018: Guadalajara
- 2019: Veracruz
- 2012: Mexico Olympic (O.P.)
- 2004–2014: Mexico
Carlos Salcido is a Mexican left-back who has played for Guadalajara, PSV, Fulham and UANL. Salcido was born in Ocotlán, Jalisco, Mexico in 1980. Salcido started his career at Guadalajara before joining PSV in 2006.
Salcido made his Fulham debut in 2010 and went on to make 23 appearances for the club. Salcido joined UANL on a season-long loan in 2011. Salcido helped UANL to the 2013 Copa Libertadores final, where they were beaten by Corinthians.
Salcido re-signed for UANL in August 2013. Salcido has made 96 appearances for Guadalajara, 3 for PSV, 121 for Fulham and 37 for UANL.
Salcido is currently with UANL and is their left-back. Carlos Salcido is a Mexican football player who currently plays for Guadalajara.
He has played for Mexico at the Olympics and has represented his country at numerous international tournaments.
Carlos Salcido started his career with Veracruz before moving to Guadalajara in 2014. He has been a regular for both clubs and has been a key player for Mexico at international tournaments.
Carlos Salcido is known for his hard-working style on the pitch and his ability to provide support to his teammates. Carlos Salcido is a key player for Mexico and is expected to be a part of the national team for years to come.
Carlos Salcido is a versatile player who can play as a center back or as a defensive midfielder.
Carlos Salcido is a popular player with the fans and is highly respected by his teammates. Carlos Salcido is a passionate player and is always looking to give his best performance for Guadalajara and Mexico.
Carlos Salcido is a natural leader on the pitch and is often the first player to make a mistake in order to help his team overcome the challenge. Carlos Salcido is a hard worker who puts in enormous amounts of effort in order to help his team win.
36. Erick Gutiérrez
Midfielder
Career
- 2009–2013: Pachuca
- 2013–2018: Pachuca
- 2018: PSV
- 2015: Mexico U20
- 2016: Mexico U23
- 2016: Mexico
Gutiérrez began his career at Pachuca and was part of the team that won the Liga MX championship in 2013. Gutiérrez was called up to the Mexican national team for the 2016 Olympic tournament.
Gutiérrez joined PSV in the summer of 2017. Gutiérrez has been described as a "box-to-box midfielder" with good technical ability.
Gutiérrez is a member of the Mexicannational team for the 2018 World Cup.
Gutiérrez is considered one of the most promising young midfielders in Europe. Gutiérrez is a regular for Mexico at youth level. Gutiérrez has been compared to former PSV player Rafael Van der Vaart. Gutiérrez is a versatile player who can play in either midfield or defense.
Gutiérrez is a talented and experienced striker who has represented Mexico at various youth levels.
Gutiérrez has enjoyed a successful international career, including playing in the CONCACAF Gold Cup and winning the tournament in 2019 with the Mexico national team. Gutiérrez is a reliable finisher and strong player in the air.
Gutiérrez is a key member of Pachuca and is expected to continue to produce good performances for the club.
Gutiérrez is a popular player with the fans and is highly respected within the football community. Gutiérrez is likely to continue to feature for Pachuca for many years to come.
Also Played For: psv
37. Jesús Gallardo
Career
- 2009–2010: Once Hermanos
- 2011–2013: Jaguares de la 48
- 2013–2016: UNAM
- 2014–2018: UNAM
- 2018: Monterrey
- 2016: Mexico
Gallardo is a Mexican winger who has played for Monterrey since 2016. He made his debut for Monterrey in 2016 and has since played 58 matches for the club.
Gallardo has represented Mexico at the U-17, U-20 and U-23 levels. He is a left-back by trade but can also play as a winger. Gallardo is known for his pace and dribbling ability.
He is a regular for Mexico's national team and was part of their squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Gallardo is a product of the Once Hermanos youth academy. He has been compared to former Monterrey player Javier Hernández.
Gallardo is scheduled to join Manchester United in the future. Jesús Gallardo is a Mexican international footballer who currently plays for Monterrey.
Gallardo has played for both UNAM and Monterrey in Liga MX. Gallardo has been a regular in the Mexico national team, making 81 appearances and scoring one goal.
Gallardo is a versatile player who can play as a defender or midfielder. Gallardo is a hard-working player who is often involved in the attacking play.
Gallardo is a versatile player who can play as a defender or midfielder. Gallardo is a hard-working player who is often involved in the attacking play. Gallardo is known for his strong defending and ball control.
Gallardo is a versatile player who can play as a defender or midfielder. Gallardo is a hard-working player who is often involved in the attacking play.
38. Gerardo Arteaga
Career
- 2013–2016: Santos Laguna
- 2016–2020: Santos Laguna
- 2020–: Genk
- 2018: Mexico U21
- 2019–2021: Mexico U23
- 2018–: Mexico
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 27 September 2022
Gerardo Arteaga began his career at Club América. Arteaga made his senior international debut for Mexico in 2018. Arteaga is a left-back and is currently playing for Genk.
Arteaga has won several honours with Club América, including the Champions League in 2017. Arteaga is a versatile player who can also play at left-back or in the centre of defence.
Arteaga is a hard-working and determined player who is always looking to improve. Arteaga is an exciting player to watch and is sure to be a major player for Mexico in the future. Arteaga is a committed and dedicated player who is always looking to improve his game.
Arteaga is a talented player who is sure to feature prominently for Mexico in the future. Arteaga is a talented left-back who has been playing for Santos Laguna since 2013. Arteaga has represented Mexico at Under-21 level and has also been called up for the senior team.
Arteaga is a hard-working defender who is known for his attacking play. Arteaga is a versatile defender who is capable of playing left-back or centre-back.
Arteaga is a dependable defender who is known for his strong defending skills. Arteaga is a versatile defender who is capable of playing in any midfield position.
Arteaga is a talented defender who is capable of making attacking plays. Arteaga is a hard-working defender who is known for his strong stamina. Arteaga is a talented defender who is capable of making a significant impact in the midfield.
39. Johan Vásquez
Career
- 2015: Tigres UANL
- 2016: Poblado Miguel Alemán FC
- 2016–2017: Sonora
- 2017–2019: Sonora
- 2018–2019: → Monterrey (loan)
- 2019–2020: Monterrey
- 2020: → UNAM (loan)
- 2020–: UNAM
- 2021–2022: → Genoa (loan)
- 2022–: Genoa
- 2022–: → Cremonese (loan)
- 2019–2021: Mexico U23
- 2019–: Mexico
Johan Vásquez is a 24-year-old Mexican centre-back who currently plays for Cremonese on loan from Genoa. Vásquez made his senior debut for Sonora in 2017 and has since gone on to play for the team 25 times.
Vásquez is known for his strong aerial presence and ability to read the game well. With Sonora, Vásquez has won two Ascenso MX titles and a Copa MX. Cremonese are currently in Serie B, but with Vásquez in the squad, the team is expected to challenge for promotion.
Johan is a versatile midfielder who has played for both club and country. Johan was born in Mexico City and has represented his country at under-23 level.
Johan signed for Italian club Genoa in the summer of 2020. Johan is expected to make his debut for Mexico in the upcoming Olympic Games.
Johan is a natural goal scorer who is known for his technical ability. Johan is a hard-working midfielder who is always looking to make an impact. Johan is a versatile player who can play in a number of positions.
Johan is a confident player who is always looking to take on the opposition. Johan is a quality player who is capable of making an impact at the highest level.
40. Rodolfo Cota
Career
- 2007–2018: Pachuca
- 2014–2015: → Puebla (loan)
- 2015–2018: → Guadalajara (loan)
- 2018–: León
- 2007: Mexico U20
- 2017–: Mexico
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 June 2022a
Rodolfo Cota is a goalkeeper who currently plays for León. Rodolfo Cota has been a part of the Mexico national team since 2008. Rodolfo Cota was born in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico in 1987.
Rodolfo Cota started his footballing career with Mazatlán in 2006. Rodolfo Cota was called up to the Mexico national team for the first time in 2008. Rodolfo Cota has played at the 2006 World Cup, the 2010 World Cup, and the 2014 World Cup.
Rodolfo Cota is known for his excellent goalkeeper skills. Rodolfo Cota has a contract with León until 2020. Rodolfo Cota is married and has two children. Rodolfo Cota has been a mainstay at Pachuca since 2007, making over 150 appearances and scoring 30 goals in total.
Cota was called up to the Mexico national team in 2017 and has since made eight appearances. Cota is a versatile player, able to play as a striker or on the wing. Cota is expected to join León in the coming weeks. Cota is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game.
Cota is a popular figure with his teammates and fans alike. Cota is a natural goalscorer and is always looking to add to his tally. Cota is a leader on and off the pitch, and is a key figure for Pachuca.
41. Jorge Campos
Career
- 1988–1995: UNAM
- 1995–1996: Atlante
- 1996–1997: LA Galaxy
- 1997: Cruz Azul
- 1998: Chicago Fire
- 1998–1999: UNAM
- 2000: Tigres UANL
- 2000–2001: Atlante
- 2001–2002: UNAM
- 2002–2004: Puebla
- 1996: Mexico Olympic (O.P.)
- 1991–2003: Mexico
- 2004–2006: Mexico (assistant)
Jorge Campos is a Mexican international goalkeeper who played for UNAM and Atlante before joining LA Galaxy in 1997. Campos was part of the Mexico squad that won the 1993 CONCACAF Gold Cup and he also played at the 1994 and 1998 World Cups.
He was awarded the Bronze Ball as the best goalkeeper at the 1997 Confederations Cup and he was also named the best goalkeeper at the 2002 World Cup.
Campos retired from professional football in 2002 after playing for Cruz Azul. Campos is now a goalkeeping coach at Atlante and he has also worked as a television pundit.
Campos was born in Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico and he is 1.68m tall. Campos is married and has two children. He currently resides in Mexico City.
Jorge Campos is a goalkeeper who represented Mexico at international level and he is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers of his era.
42. Luis Hernández
Career
- 1990–1991: Cruz Azul
- 1991–1992: Querétaro
- 1992–1994: Monterrey
- 1994–1998: Necaxa
- 1997: → Boca Juniors (loan)
- 1998–2000: Tigres UANL
- 2000–2003: LA Galaxy
- 2001–2003: → América (loan)
- 2003: Veracruz
- 2004: Chiapas
- 2004–2005: BUAP
- 1995–2002: Mexico
Luis Hernández is a Mexican striker who played for Cruz Azul and Monterrey in his career. Hernández spent most of his career at Cruz Azul, scoring 37 goals in 125 appearances.
Hernández joined Boca Juniors on loan in 1997, where he scored two goals in four appearances. Hernández retired from playing football in 1998. Hernández is currently a football coach at Cruz Azul.
Hernández was named the Mexican Footballer of the Year in 1995 and 2006. Hernández was named in the Mexico national team for the 1990 World Cup and the 1994 World Cup. Hernández is the brother of former Cruz Azul player Héctor Hernández.
Hernández is married and has two children. Hernandez is a Mexican international and former Tigres player.
Hernandez has played in the Confederations Cup and Copa America tournaments. Hernandez moved to America in 2003 and played for América.
Hernández then moved to Veracruz and had a good season there in 2004. Hernandez spent the 2005 season with BUAP before retiring. Hernandez has played in 132 matches for his country and scored 35 goals. Hernandez is currently a football analyst for Univision.
Hernandez is currently retired from playing football, but is still involved in the sport as an analyst. Hernandez is one of the most decorated Mexican footballers of all time.
43. Antonio Carbajal
Career
- 1948–1950: Club España
- 1950–1966: León
- 1950–1966: Mexico
- 1969: León
- 1970–1972: León
- 1974–1977: Unión de Curtidores
- 1978–1979: León
- 1979–1981: Mexico (assistant coach)
- 1980: Atletas Campesinos
- 1985–1995: Atlético Morelia
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Carbajal was a goalkeeper for Mexico at the 1958 FIFA World Cup. Carbajal is best known for his goalkeeping performances for Club España. Carbajal is currently the oldest player to ever play in a Fifa World Cup.
Carbajal was born in Durango, Mexico. Carbajal is 93 years old and still playing for Mexican clubs. Carbajal is a member of the Mexican Football Hall of Fame. Carbajal is a goalkeeper who is known for his shot stopping abilities.
Carbajal is a member of the FIFA 100. Carbajal was elected to the Mexican Football Hall of Fame in 2010.
Antonio Carbajal played for Leo from 1950-1966 and was part of the team that won the Mexican Primera Division in 1954. Carbajal also represented Mexico at the World Cup in 1954 and the Copa América in 1962.
After retiring from playing, Carbajal worked as a manager for León from 1969-1972 and then Unión de Curtidores from 1974-1977.
After leaving Unión de Curtidores, Carbajal rejoined León as a coach in 1978. Carbajal stayed with León as a coach until 1981, when he was appointed manager of Mexico. In 1985, Carbajal was appointed manager of Atlético Morelia, where he remained until 1995.
After leaving Morelia, Carbajal spent time as a manager in Mexico and Colombia. In 2006, Carbajal was appointed manager of the Mexico national team. Carbajal is currently the manager of the Mexican national team.
44. Alberto García Aspe
Career
- 1984–1991: UNAM
- 1991–1997: Necaxa
- 1995: → River Plate (loan)
- 1997–1999: América
- 1999–2002: Puebla
- 1988–2002: Mexico
Alberto García Aspe is a Mexican football midfielder who played for UNAM and Necaxa. He made his debut for UNAM in 1984 and played for the club until 1991.
García Aspe then moved to Necaxa where he played for three seasons before joining River Plate on loan in 1995. He returned to Necaxa in 1997 and remained with the club until his retirement in 2001.
García Aspe was capped 40 times for Mexico between 1984 and 1991. After retiring from football, García Aspe worked as a television pundit. He made his debut for Mexico in a 1990 CONCACAF Gold Cup match against Cuba and went on to play in six more tournaments.
García Aspe is the uncle of former Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid striker Raúl. Alberto García Aspe is a Mexican football midfielder who played for UNAM and Necaxa.
45. Gerardo Martino
Career
- 1972–1980: Newell's Old Boys
- 1980–1990: Newell's Old Boys
- 1991: Tenerife
- 1991–1994: Newell's Old Boys
- 1994–1995: Lanús
- 1995: Newell's Old Boys
- 1996: O'Higgins
- 1996: Barcelona SC
- 1981: Argentina U20
- 1991: Argentina
- 1998: Brown de Arrecifes
- 1999: Platense
- 2000: Instituto
- 2002–2003: Libertad
- 2003–2004: Cerro Porteño
- 2005: Colón
- 2005–2006: Libertad
- 2007–2011: Paraguay
- 2012–2013: Newell's Old Boys
- 2013–2014: Barcelona
- 2014–2016: Argentina
- 2016–2018: Atlanta United
- 2019–2022: Mexico
Gerardo Martino, born in 1962, is a successful Argentinian football manager and player. He has managed several clubs, most notably Barcelona and Atlanta United in the United States.
As a player, Martino was a midfield mainstay for Newell's Old Boys and later Tenerife, winning several titles in his homeland and abroad. After retiring from playing, Martino took up coaching roles with Lanús and Newell's Old Boys before joining Barcelona SC.
In 2007, he was named manager of Argentina's national team, leading them to the 2014 World Cup semi-finals.
After leaving Argentina in 2015, Martino took charge of Atlanta United, where he led the club to the MLS Cup in 2017. Martino is a devout Christian and is married with two children.
He is considered one of the greatest managers in the history of Argentine football and is often credited with revitalising the national team. Martino is currently manager of Atlanta United and is rumoured to be in the running to replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal.
Martino is considered to be one of the best managers in the world and is widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches of all time.
46. Horacio Casarín
Career
- 1936–1942: Necaxa
- 1942–1948: Atlante
- 1948–1950: Barcelona
- 1950: Real Club España
- 1950–1951: Necaxa
- 1951: Veracruz
- 1951–1953: Zacatepec
- 1953–1955: Atlante
- 1955–1956: América
- 1956–1957: Monterrey
- 1937–1956: Mexico
- 1978–1979: Zacatepec
- 1979: Tecos UAG
- 1981–1984: Atlante
Horacio Casarín was born in Mexico City in 1918. He played for Necaxa, Atlante, Barcelona and Real Club España between 1936 and 1952. He is best known for his time at Barcelona, where he helped the team to win the Spanish Cup in 1950.
Casarín retired in 1953 and later died in 2005 aged 86. He is one of the most successful managers in Mexican football and was in charge of Atlante and Monterrey before taking over Zacatepec.
Casarín was born in Zacatepec in 1934 and played as a defender for local side Zacatepec.
He began his coaching career in the late 1960s with Atlante, before moving on to Monterrey and then Zacatepec.
Casarín has won 16 Mexican league titles, including five with Atlante and three with Monterrey. He was appointed manager of Mexico in 1978, but his tenure was blighted by controversy.
Casarín was sacked in 1979 following a poor run of results, but he returned to manage Atlante in 1981. He retired from coaching in 1984 but returned to take over at Zacatepec.
Casarín is currently the sporting director of Liga MX side Pachuca. Horacio Casarín was inducted into the Mexican Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
47. Oswaldo Sánchez
Career
- 1993–1996: Atlas
- 1996–1999: América
- 1999–2006: Guadalajara
- 2007–2014: Santos Laguna
- 1993: Mexico U20
- 1996–2011 : Mexico
Oswaldo Sánchez is a Mexican goalkeeper who played for Atlas, América and Guadalajara. He was part of the Atlas team that won the 1993-94 Mexican First Division.
Sánchez played 276 games for Guadalajara and kept 111 clean sheets. Sánchez was part of the Mexico national team that won the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 1996. He signed for Santos Laguna in 2006 and stayed with the club until his retirement in 2014.
Oswaldo Sánchez was named goalkeeper of the year in Mexico in 2006 and 2012. He is currently the goalkeeping coach of Santos Laguna.
Oswaldo Sánchez was born on 21 September 1973 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He is currently 49 years old. Oswaldo Sánchez is a Mexican international footballer who has played for Santos Laguna and Mexico national teams.
Sánchez was born on March 2nd, 1975 in the Mexican state of Veracruz. Sánchez started playing football at the age of six for his local club, Cruz Azul. Sánchez made his professional debut with Santos Laguna in 1992.
Sánchez has won two Mexican League titles and one CONCACAF Champions League with Santos Laguna. Sánchez has also played for Mexico at the Copa America and the FIFA Confederations Cup.
Sánchez announced his retirement from professional football in September 2014. Sánchez is currently the assistant coach of Santos Laguna. Sánchez is married and has two children.
48. Carlos Hermosillo
Career
- 1983–1989: América
- 1990: Standard Liège
- 1990–1991: Monterrey
- 1991–1998: Cruz Azul
- 1998: Necaxa
- 1998–1999: LA Galaxy
- 1999–2000: América
- 2000: Atlante
- 2001: Guadalajara
- 1984–1997: Mexico
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Carlos Hermosillo is a Mexican forward who played for América from 1983 to 1989. Hermosillo is best remembered for his time with América, where he scored 73 goals in 162 appearances.
Hermosillo is currently manager of Ascenso MX club Pumas UNAM. Hermosillo has also had spells with Atlante, Dorados de Sinaloa, Puebla and Tijuana. Hermosillo was born in Cerro Azul, Veracruz, Mexico in 1964.
Carlos Hermosillo is 58 years old. Hermosillo is a Mexican international and played for his country at the 1984 and 1986 World Cups.
Hermosillo finished his playing career with Atlante in 1992. After retiring from football, Hermosillo became a coach with Dorados de Sinaloa, Puebla and Tijuana.
Carlos Hermosillo is a Mexican international goalkeeper who has played for clubs in Mexico and abroad. He played for Cruz Azul from 1991 to 1998, and made 35 appearances in the Liga MX. Hermosillo then moved to America in 1999 and played for LA Galaxy for two seasons.
He made 34 appearances in the American MLS league and also played in the CONCACAF Champions League.
He then moved to Atlante in 2001, where he played for six seasons. He helped the club to win the Mexican Liga MX title in 2002 and the Apertura and Clausura tournaments in 2003 and 2004. Hermosillo then retired from playing in 2006 and became a goalkeeping coach for Cruz Azul.
He has also worked as the goalkeeper coach for the Mexico national team. Hermosillo was a part of the Mexico team that won the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
49. Ramón Ramírez
Career
- 1988–1990: Tepic
- 1990–1994: Santos Laguna
- 1994–1998: Guadalajara
- 1999: América
- 1999–2001: Tigres UANL
- 2002–2004: Guadalajara
- 2005–2007: Chivas USA
- 1991–2000: Mexico
Ramón Ramírez is a Mexican midfielder who played for Santos Laguna, Guadalajara, and America. Ramón Ramírez made his Liga MX debut in 1988 with Tepic. Ramón Ramírez started his career with Santos Laguna, where he won two championships.
Ramón Ramírez joined Guadalajara in 1994 and helped the team win two championships. Ramón Ramírez transferred to America in 1999 and helped the team win the CONCACAF Champions' Cup.
Ramón Ramírez retired in 2001. Ramón Ramírez was named the 2002 Liga MX player of the year.
Ramón Ramírez is a member of the Mexico national team. Ramón Ramírez is currently the sporting director of Monterrey.
Ramón Ramírez played for Guadalajara from 2002 to 2004 and then for Chivas USA from 2005 to 2007. Ramón Ramírez was a two-time winner of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, as well as a runner-up at the Copa América.
Ramón Ramírez represented Mexico at both the FIFA Confederations Cup and the Copa América. Ramón Ramírez retired from professional football in 2007.
50. Marcelo Flores
Career
- 2016–2019: Ipswich Town
- 2019–2022: Arsenal
- 2022–: Arsenal
- 2022–: → Real Oviedo (loan)
- 2019: Mexico U16
- 2021: Mexico U20
- 2021–: Mexico
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 December 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 June 2022
Marcelo Flores is an attacking midfielder and winger who currently plays for Oviedo on loan from Arsenal. Flores started his career with his hometown club, Georgetown, before being signed by Arsenal in 2015.
Flores has made several appearances for the Canadian national team, and was part of the team that won the CONCACAF U-20 Championship in 2016. Marcelo Flores is a versatile player who can operate in a number of attacking positions.
He is considered one of Arsenal's most promising young stars. Marcelo Flores is likely to be a key player for Arsenal in the future, and is expected to develop into a top-class player.
Marcelo Flores is a versatile and dynamic player who is capable of scoring goals and creating chances for his team.
Marcelo Flores is a hard-working and committed player who is always looking to contribute to the team. Marcelo Flores is a highly-rated young player who is likely to continue developing at Arsenal.
Marcelo Flores is a talented player who is capable of playing in a number of different positions, and is currently one of Arsenal's brightest young stars.
51. Manuel Negrete Arias
Career
- 1979–1986: UNAM
- 1986: Sporting CP
- 1987: Sporting Gijón
- 1987–1990: UNAM
- 1990–1991: Monterrey
- 1991–1992: UNAM
- 1992–1993: Atlante
- 1993–1994: Toros Neza
- 1994–1995: Acapulco
- 1995–1996: Atlante
- 1981–1990: Mexico
- 2004–2005: Atlante UTN
- *Club domestic league appearances and goals
Manuel Negrete Arias is a Mexican midfielder who spent his entire senior career with Sporting CP. He was born in Ciudad Altamirano, Guerrero and started his career with UNAM.
In 1986, he moved to Sporting CP and made an immediate impact, playing 15 times in the league. Negrete was part of the Mexico team that won the Gold Cup in 1997. He retired from professional football in 2001.
Negrete is now a coach at Sporting CP's youth academy. He is also a regular pundit for Fox Sports in Mexico. Negrete is a two-time winner of the Liga MX championship (with UNAM and Sporting CP). In 2009, he was named the best Mexican player of the 20th century by ESPN.
Manuel Negrete Arias played for several clubs in Mexico during his international career. He is most well-known for his time with Sporting Gijón, where he won a Liga title in 1987. After leaving Sporting, Negrete Arias spent two years with UNAM before moving to Monterrey.
He then spent two years with Atlante before retiring from playing. Negrete Arias then entered into coaching, starting with Atlante UTN.
He has since been promoted to manager of Club América. Negrete Arias has also managed other clubs in Mexico and abroad, most notably Atlante in Mexico.
He is currently the manager of Club América. Manuel Negrete Arias is known for his attacking style of play, and has been praised for his skills as a footballer.
Final Words
Mexico National Football Team has produced some of the best players in the world, and their history is full of impressive performances. Some of the best Mexican players of all time include Carlos Valderrama, Rafael Márquez, and Diego Maradona.
