Jesús Corona
Mexican winger who rose through Monterrey's ranks, starred at Porto, and won the 2015 Gold Cup with El Tri.
Jesús Manuel "Tecatito" Corona Ruíz (born 6 January 1993) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a winger for Liga MX club Monterrey.
Quick Facts
- World cup appearances
- 2018 (Russia)
Lore & Background
Tecatito began his professional career with Monterrey before moving abroad to play for Twente. He later joined Porto, where he made 287 appearances and won three Primeira Liga titles over seven seasons. After a short spell with Sevilla, he returned to his boyhood club, Monterrey. A full international since 2014, Tecatito was part of the national squad that won the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He has also represented his country at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the 2021 Gold Cup, and at two Copa América tournaments.
Reader's Guide
Corona is considered a quick winger, capable of playing either flank and dribbling past defenders. He is comfortable playing with either foot. Under Porto manager Sérgio Conceição, Corona has been utilized at times as a full-back.
Did You Know?
- Corona was given the nickname Tecatito during his early years at Monterrey, referencing the beer brand Tecate.
- He was naturalised as a Portuguese citizen in August 2021.
- Corona scored in three consecutive Champions League matches in 2018, becoming the first Mexican to do so.
- He was named the best player of the Primeira Liga for the 2019–20 season.
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