Legendary Players & Icons
34 entries in the Mexico National Team compendium.
Legendary Players & Icons — Era Chart
Cuauhtémoc BlancoMexican football legend and politician, known for his attacking prowess and iconic CuauhteJavier HernandezMexico's all-time leading goalscorer who turned big moments into history with clinical finJared BorgettiMexican former professional footballer and commentator; third all-time leading scorer for Carlos HermosilloEl Grandote de Cerro Azul: Mexico's second-highest top-flight scorer and former national tRicardo PeláezMexican football legend turned executive and analyst.Salvador ReyesChivas' all-time leading scorer and Campeonísimo legendRafael MárquezRafael Márquez played in five consecutive FIFA World Cup tournaments (2002, 2006, 2010, 20Antonio CarbajalEl Cinco Copas: The first footballer to play in five World Cups.Luis HernándezEl Matador: The Mexican striker who became a top scorer at the Copa América and a dual WorAndrés GuardadoThe record-breaking veteran who led Mexico through five World Cups and three Gold Cup triuJavier LozanoThe elegant architect of Mexico's midfield magic in the golden era.Francisco CastilloA left-back who played for both Mexico and the United States, crossing the rivalry's biggeGuillermo OchoaMexico's legendary goalkeeper and six-time Gold Cup champion.Moisés MuñozMexican former goalkeeper who scored a dramatic header in the 2013 Liga MX final.Enrique BorjaThe three-time top scorer who led Mexico at the 1966 and 1970 World Cups.Manuel NegreteThe midfielder who scored one of the greatest goals in World Cup history with a scissor kiMiguel EspañaFrom World Cup veteran to Copa Sudamericana finalist manager.Luis GarcíaThe green shirt carried him, and he carried it back to the people.Javier HernándezChicharito: Mexico's all-time leading goalscorer and 'little pea' of world football.Hugo SánchezMexican legend, Real Madrid icon, and one of the greatest strikers of all time.Héctor GonzálezEl Tri: Mexico's national football team, CONCACAF's most successful side and 1999 ConfederIgnacio LugoThe wall that held the line when all of Mexico held its breath.Ubaldo FilioThe architect in green whose passes stitched together a nation's first World Cup dream.Raúl DíazVenezuelan-born hornist specializing in modern and natural horn.Carlos VelaMexican forward who starred for Real Sociedad and LAFC, and played for Mexico in two WorldGiovani dos SantosMexican former professional footballer who played for Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur, and LARaúl JiménezMexican striker for Wolves and the national team, second all-time scorer for Mexico.Hirving LozanoMexican winger who won league titles in Mexico, the Netherlands, and Italy.Edson ÁlvarezThe wall and the cannon — Mexico's iron-hearted anchor of a generation.Adolfo RíosA name whispered in the green stands long after the final whistle of his era.Oribe PeraltaGreen shirt on, left foot loaded — the box-hunting predator whose strike never let down whJesús CoronaThe right-footed thunder that made Mexico's flank sing for a decade.Héctor MorenoMexican centre-back who won Eredivisie titles with AZ and PSV, played in four World Cups, Israel JiménezA green-shirt name etched into the hearts of El Tri's faithful.
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