México has given world soccer unforgettable figures. From lethal strikers to impenetrable defenders, El Tri’s history is full of players who left their mark.
In this list, we review the 5 best Mexican soccer players of all time, those who made millions vibrate with their talent and passion.
1. Hugo Sanchez: The unstoppable scorer
There is no debate: Hugo Sánchez is the best Mexican footballer in history. With 5 Pichichis in LaLiga and more than 200 goals for Real Madrid, his impact is incomparable.
In the national team, he led Mexico to the 1986 World Cup, El Tri’s best performance in history.
Key fact: In 1998, the IFFHS named him “the best Mexican soccer player of the 20th century”.
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2. Guillermo Ochoa: El Tri’s Wall
No Mexican goalkeeper has shone as brightly at World Cups as Memo Ochoa.
His saves against Brazil in 2014 and Germany in 2018 made him “a living legend of Mexican soccer.”
Key fact: Ochoa is the only Mexican goalkeeper with 5 World Cup titles (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022).
3. Rafael Márquez: The ‘Kaiser’ of Mexican soccer.
With 5 World Cups played and titles with Barcelona, Rafa Márquez is considered the “best defender in the history of El Tri”.
His leadership and ability to play in any defensive position made him indispensable.
Key fact: Won 2 Champions League with Barcelona (2006 and 2009).
4. Cuauhtémoc Blanco: The magician of the ball
Cuauhtémoc Blanco’s creativity on the field is unmatched.
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From his iconic “Cuauhtemiña” to his great performance in the 1998, 2002 and 2010 World Cups, Blanco was the heart and soul of El Tri for more than a decade.
Key fact: He is the only Mexican to score goals in 3 consecutive World Cups.
5. Luis Hernández: Top scorer in World Cups.
Known as “El Matador”, Luis Hernandez is Mexico’s top scorer in World Cups with 4 goals in France 1998.
His speed and eye for goal made him a nightmare for opposing defenses.
Key fact: Only Mexican to score 4 goals in a single World Cup.
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