People Rank: Best Mexican Soccer Player In History (9)
- April 11, 2024
- Santiago
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PEOPLE RANK: THE BEST MEXICAN SOCCER PLAYER IN HISTORY
Mexico has always been a powerhouse across sports like boxing, MMA, and soccer. In these sports, you will find passionate, prideful Mexican athletes that never give up.
Even though many great football talents have come out of Mexico, who is considered the best among football fans? Let’s find out.
Hugo Sánchez
No list of Mexican soccer legends would be complete without Hugo Sánchez. He is known for his incredible goal-scoring ability and acrobatic style.
- Position(s): Forward
- Date of birth: November 7, 1958.
- Place of birth: Mexico City, Mexico
- Most Notable Club: Real Madrid 268 Games, Goals 199.
Cuauhtémoc Blanco
Cuauhtémoc Blanco’s name is synonymous with skill and flair.
- Position(s): Forward
- Date of birth: January 17, 1973.
- Place of birth: Mexico City, Mexico.
- Most Notable Club: America, Matches (287), Goals (136).
Rafael Márquez
Rafael Márquez is arguably one of the most accomplished defenders in Mexican soccer history. Renowned for his composure, leadership, and tactical intelligence, Márquez enjoyed a stellar career at both club and international levels.
- Position(s): Center Back
- Date of birth: February 13, 1979
- Place of birth: Zamora, Mexico.
- Most Notable Club: FC Barcelona, Matches (285), Goals (18)
Guillermo Ochoa
Guillermo Ochoa, affectionately known as “Memo,” has etched his name into Mexican soccer folklore with outstanding performance between the posts.
- Full name: Francisco Guillermo Ochoa Magaña
- Position(s): Goalkeeper
- Date of birth: July 13, 1985
- Place of birth: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
- Most Notable Club: America
Javier Hernández
Commonly known as “Chicharito,” Javier Hernández burst onto the scene with his lethal goal-scoring instincts and impeccable positioning.
- Full name: Javier Hernández Balcázar
- Position(s): Striker
- Date of birth: June 1, 1988
- Place of birth: Guadalajara, Mexico
- Most Notable Club: Manchester United
Jorge Campos
Jorge Campos revolutionized the role of the goalkeeper with his unique style and versatility.
- Full name: Jorge Campos Navarrete
- Position(s): Goalkeeper
- Date of birth: October 15, 1966
- Place of birth: Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
- Most Notable Club: UNAM
Luis Hernández
Known as “El Matador,” Luis Hernández is celebrated for his predatory instincts in front of goal.
- Full name: Luis Arturo Hernández Carreón
- Position(s): Striker
- Date of birth: December 22, 1968
- Place of birth: Poza Rica, Veracruz, Mexico
- Most Notable Club: Necaxa
Héctor Moreno
Héctor Moreno is known for his defensive prowess and leadership.
- Full name: Héctor Alfredo Moreno Herrera
- Position(s): Centre Back
- Date of birth: January 17, 1988
- Place of birth: Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
- Most Notable Club: Espanyol
Andrés Guardado
Andrés Guardado is a versatile midfielder known for his technical ability, vision, and work rate.
- Full name: José Andrés Guardado Hernández[1]
- Position(s): Midfielder
- Date of birth: September 28, 1986
- Place of birth: Guadalajara, Mexico
- Most Notable Club: Deportivo La Coruña
Santiago
Santiago is a sports enthusiast, fitness lover, writer, entrepreneur, and owner of letusrank.com. Born in Cali, Colombia, before moving to the sunny shores of Florida at the age of 7, Santiago has played soccer for as long as he can remember and has no plans to stop playing.
In pursuing a well-rounded athletic lifestyle, Santiago discovered the world of weightlifting and boxing at 13. Santiago would attend a local boxing gym and go to neighborhood backyard fights, where kids his age would put on gloves and box.
Let Us Rank reflects the passion and experience he's gained outside of his professional life, a digital canvas where he shares his insights into the sports he's been following for over 20 years—Soccer, boxing, and MMA.
Whether dissecting a soccer match or predicting an MMA or boxing fight, he aims to inspire, educate, and foster a community that shares a passion for sports and an active and vibrant lifestyle.
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