The 17 Greatest Mexico National Football Team Players of All Time

From legendary strikers who lit up multiple World Cups to commanding defenders and mercurial midfielders, El Tri's history spans decades of unforgettable talent. Vote for the greatest Mexico player of all time!

1

Rafael Márquez

Elegant central defender and five-time World Cup captain who played at Barcelona and became El Tri's greatest leader.

1000pts

2

Hugo Sánchez

Legendary striker and five-time La Liga top scorer who was CONCACAF's greatest player of the 20th century.

892pts

3

Javier Hernández

Mexico's all-time top scorer, known as 'Chicharito', who starred for Manchester United and became a global icon.

833pts

4

Jared Borgetti

Dominant aerial striker and former national team top scorer before Chicharito, known for his header technique.

714pts

5

Carlos Hermosillo

Prolific striker who terrorized defenses in Liga MX and the CONCACAF Champions Cup, scoring over 200 career goals.

714pts

6

Luis Hernández

'El Matador' was a prolific striker at the 1994 and 1998 World Cups, known for his distinctive long blond hair and clinical finishing.

714pts

7

Andrés Guardado

Versatile midfielder and all-time appearance record holder who played 180 matches across five World Cup tournaments.

624pts

8

Claudio Suárez

Nicknamed 'El Emperador', this commanding defender earned 177 caps and is one of the most capped players in history.

624pts

9

Edson Álvarez

Modern defensive midfielder and West Ham anchor who became El Tri's most important midfield player of his generation.

624pts

10

Hirving Lozano

'Chucky' Lozano scored Mexico's historic winner against Germany at the 2018 World Cup and became a global star at Napoli.

499pts

11

Raúl Jiménez

Clinical centre-forward who overcame a fractured skull to return to top-level football and lead El Tri at the 2026 World Cup.

499pts

12

Gerardo Torrado

Dependable defensive midfielder and captain who played 144 matches for Mexico over a 14-year international career.

499pts

13

Jorge Campos

Acrobatic, colorful-kit-wearing goalkeeper who was also a prolific striker and one of Mexico's most iconic figures.

312pts

14

Guillermo Ochoa

Spectacular goalkeeper whose heroic saves at multiple World Cups, especially 2014 vs Brazil, made him a national icon.

312pts

15

Antonio Carbajal

Historic goalkeeper who played in a record five consecutive World Cups from 1950 to 1966, a symbol of loyalty.

312pts

16

Carlos Vela

Technically gifted forward who played for Arsenal and became MLS MVP with LAFC while earning 72 Mexico caps.

312pts

17

Cuauhtémoc Blanco

Mercurial attacking midfielder famous for the 'Cuauhtemiña' dribble, a beloved hero of three World Cup campaigns.

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