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The 17 Greatest Mexico National Football Team Players of All Time

By YPB Team

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 — ranked #11
    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 — ranked #22
    Hugo Sánchez
    Legendary striker and five-time La Liga top scorer who was CONCACAF's greatest player of the 20th century.
    844pts
  3. Javier Hernández — ranked #33
    Javier Hernández
    Mexico's all-time top scorer, known as 'Chicharito', who starred for Manchester United and became a global icon.
    758pts
  4. Luis Hernández — ranked #44
    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.
    584pts
  5. Carlos Hermosillo — ranked #55
    Carlos Hermosillo
    Prolific striker who terrorized defenses in Liga MX and the CONCACAF Champions Cup, scoring over 200 career goals.
    584pts
  6. Jared Borgetti — ranked #66
    Jared Borgetti
    Dominant aerial striker and former national team top scorer before Chicharito, known for his header technique.
    584pts
  7. Andrés Guardado — ranked #77
    Andrés Guardado
    Versatile midfielder and all-time appearance record holder who played 180 matches across five World Cup tournaments.
    454pts
  8. Edson Álvarez — ranked #88
    Edson Álvarez
    Modern defensive midfielder and West Ham anchor who became El Tri's most important midfield player of his generation.
    454pts
  9. Claudio Suárez — ranked #99
    Claudio Suárez
    Nicknamed 'El Emperador', this commanding defender earned 177 caps and is one of the most capped players in history.
    454pts
  10. Hirving Lozano — ranked #1010
    Hirving Lozano
    'Chucky' Lozano scored Mexico's historic winner against Germany at the 2018 World Cup and became a global star at Napoli.
    273pts
  11. Raúl Jiménez — ranked #1111
    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.
    273pts
  12. Gerardo Torrado — ranked #1212
    Gerardo Torrado
    Dependable defensive midfielder and captain who played 144 matches for Mexico over a 14-year international career.
    273pts
  13. Jorge Campos — ranked #1313
    Jorge Campos
    Acrobatic, colorful-kit-wearing goalkeeper who was also a prolific striker and one of Mexico's most iconic figures.
    1pts
  14. Guillermo Ochoa — ranked #1414
    Guillermo Ochoa
    Spectacular goalkeeper whose heroic saves at multiple World Cups, especially 2014 vs Brazil, made him a national icon.
    1pts
  15. Carlos Vela — ranked #1515
    Carlos Vela
    Technically gifted forward who played for Arsenal and became MLS MVP with LAFC while earning 72 Mexico caps.
    1pts
  16. Antonio Carbajal — ranked #1616
    Antonio Carbajal
    Historic goalkeeper who played in a record five consecutive World Cups from 1950 to 1966, a symbol of loyalty.
    1pts
  17. Cuauhtémoc Blanco — ranked #1717
    Cuauhtémoc Blanco
    Mercurial attacking midfielder famous for the 'Cuauhtemiña' dribble, a beloved hero of three World Cup campaigns.
    1pts

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