Cristóbal Ortega

On 5 October 1974, Cristóbal Ortega made his debut for Club América against Ciudad Madero. In his Primera Liga debut on 8 June 1975, Ortega scored his first goal against Veracruz - so began an 18-year career in which he remained in the Club América midfield. Club América won league titles in the seasons 1975–76, 1983–84, 1984–85, Prode 1985, 1987-88 and 1988–89. The club won three Supercups, in 1976, 1988–89; three CONCACAF Cup titles in 1978, 1987, and 1991; and the Interamerican Cup in 1991. Ortega retired in the middle of the 1991–92 season. In his final game for Club América, on 15 December 1991 at Santos Laguna, he started and was substituted at the start of the second half by manager Isaac Terrazas; he scored his last goal three years prior on 3 January 1988, against Cruz Azul. In his career at Club América, Ortega played in 711 games, including a team-record 75 playoff games.

Ortega played in 24 games for Mexico and scored four goals. He played in the World Cups of 1978 and 1986.

América

Méxican Primera División: 1975–76, 1983–84, 1984–85, Prode-1985, 1987–88, 1988–89 Campeón de Campeones: 1976, 1988, 1989 CONCACAF Champions' Cup: 1977, 1987, 1990 Copa Interamericana: 1977, 1991 Mexico

CONCACAF Championship: 1977 Individual

Mexican Primera División Golden Ball: 1982–83