Squad
José de Jesús Corona2009current
Joao Rojas2013current
Fábio Santos2015current
Marc Crosas2015current
Carlos Alberto Peña2017current
Djaniny Tavares2018current
Néstor Araujo2018current
Jorge Sánchez Ramos2024current
Adolfo Bautistacurrent
Amauricurrent
Angel Mena Pedrozacurrent
Guilherme Milhomem Gusmãocurrent
Jonathan Rodríguezcurrent
Martín Rodríguezcurrent
Muricy Ramalhocurrent
Tomás Boycurrent
Ignacio Trelles1932–1943- Héctor Pulido1963–1977
Javier Guzmán1965–1968- Jesús del Muro1966–1966
- Jesús del Muro1966–1969
Gustavo Peña1967–1970- Javier Guzmán1969–1978
Alberto Quintano1971–1977
Horacio López Salgado1971–1982- Jesús del Muro1971–1971
Ignacio Flores1972–1990- Marcelino Bernal1983–1987
Pablo Larios1984–1989
Patricio Hernández1988–1990- Luis Flores1989–1991
- José Serrizuela1990–1990
Luis Hernández1990–1991
Carlos Hermosillo1991–1998- Juan Carlos Letelier1991–1991
Oscar Pérez Rojas1993–2014
Pintado1993–1997
Francisco Palencia1994–2003
Marcelo Delgado1994–1995- Julio César Yegros1995–2000
Jorge Campos1997–1997- José Oscar Herrera1997–1997
Agustín Delgado1998–1998- Jorge Campos1998–1999
Mauro Camoranesi1998–2000
Julio César Pinheiro2000–2003
Herculez Gomez2001–2001
José Cardozo2001–2001
Ricardo Osorio2001–2006
Sebastián Abreu2002–2003
Cata Díaz2003–2004
César Delgado2003–2008- Marcelo Delgado2003–2004
Álex Aguinaga2003–2004
Carlos Pavón2004–2005- Luciano Figueroa2004–2004
- Rafael García2004–2006
- Denis Caniza2005–2008
Francisco Fonseca2005–2006
Gerardo Torrado2005–2016- Salvador Carmona2005–2007
- Danilo Gomes2006–2006
Carlos Bonet2007–2009
Cristian Riveros2007–2010
Jared Borgetti2007–2007
Ramón Núñez2009–2009- Ronald Raldes2009–2009
Gonzalo Pineda2010–2011
Javier Aquino2010–2013- Néstor Araujo2010–2013
Israel Castro2011–2013
Waldo Ponce2011–2012
Luis Amaranto Perea2012–2014
Mariano Pavone2012–2015- Nicolás Bertolo2012–2013
Omar Bravo2012–2013
Pablo Edson Barrera2012–2014
Teófilo Gutiérrez2012–2013
Achille Emaná2013–2014
Braulio Luna2013–2014
Marco Fabián2013–2014
Mauro Formica2013–2015
Francisco Javier Rodríguez2014–2018
Samu Castillejo2014–2015
Fernando Belluschi2015–2015
Roque Santa Cruz2015–2016
Enzo Roco2016–2018
Nicolás Castillo2016–2014
Víctor Vázquez Solsona2016–2017
Santiago Giménez2017–2022
Orbelín Pineda2019–2022
Yoshimar Yotún2019–2022
Michael Estrada2022–2023
Cruz Azul is a professional football club based in Mexico City, Mexico, known for its rich history and strong fan base.
Founded in 1927, Cruz Azul has never been relegated from the top flight of Mexican football, making it one of only seven clubs to achieve this feat.
The club was initially formed by workers of the Cooperativa La Cruz Azul, reflecting the strong ties between the cooperative and the local community.
Biography
Formation
Cruz Azul, officially known as Club de Futbol Cruz Azul S.A. de C.V., was founded in 1927 in Jasso, Hidalgo, by the Cooperativa La Cruz Azul, which initially aimed to form a baseball team. However, after advocacy from Carlos Garcés López, a footballer and dentist, the cooperative held a referendum that led to the establishment of a football team on May 22, 1927. The team was composed mainly of company workers and competed in regional tournaments during its early years.
Early Challenges and Growth
The club faced significant challenges during the Great Depression, leading to financial difficulties and a change in ownership in 1931. Despite these setbacks, Cruz Azul continued to grow and eventually gained promotion to the Mexican Primera División. The club's first major title came in the 1968–69 season, marking the beginning of a golden era in the 1970s when they won six league titles, earning the nickname "La Máquina" for their dominant style of play.
Achievements and Legacy
Cruz Azul has established itself as one of the most successful clubs in Mexican football history, with a total of nine league titles and multiple domestic cups, including the Copa MX. Internationally, they have won the CONCACAF Champions Cup/Champions League seven times, sharing the record for the most titles in the region. Notably, in 2001, Cruz Azul became the first Mexican team to reach the final of the Copa Libertadores, showcasing their prominence on the continental stage. The club remains a significant part of Mexican football culture, with a dedicated fan base and a rich history.
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Career & Clubs
1927–1961: Early years and amateur success
Cruz Azul was founded in the late 1920s in Jasso, Hidalgo, where cement company Cooperativa La Cruz Azul fostered a connection with football. At the time, football in Mexico was not a professionalized or lucrative activity, and many athletes worked full-time jobs alongside their sporting pursuits. Carlos Garcés López, a footballer, athlete and dentist, employed by the cooperative, had previously played for América and was part of Mexico's national team in its first official matches in 1923, as well as in the 1928 Olympic squad. In 1925, the cooperative initially planned to form a baseball team, reflecting the sport's popularity in the area. However, Garcés López advocated for football to become the company's official sport. After sustained lobbying, the cooperative held a referendum on 22 March 1927, in which football was selected. A football pitch replaced the baseball diamond, and the team was formally established two months later on 22 May 1927, with Garcés López as its first manager. For the following years, Cruz Azul competed in regional tournaments, composed exclusively of company workers. In 1931, the cooperative faced financial difficulties during the Great Depression. Due to the loss of demand and production of cement and other construction materials, the company faced bankruptcy and was acquired by cement company La Tolteca on 1 March 1931, for 1 million pesos. However, the liquidation of Cooperativa La Cruz Azul…
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Legacy
Cruz Azul's first major title came in the 1968–69 season, when the club won the Mexican Primera División just five years after being promoted. During its golden era in the 1970s, Cruz Azul won six league titles within the decade, earning the nickname La Máquina for its dominant, machine-like style of play. The club added two more league titles in the short tournament era, in Invierno 1997 and Guardianes 2021, the latter ending a 23-year title drought. In domestic competition, Cruz Azul has also won the Copa MX four times and lifted the Campeón de Campeones trophy on four occasions. The club also won the Supercopa MX in 2019 and the Supercopa de la Liga MX in 2022. Internationally, Cruz Azul is one of Mexico's most successful clubs, having won the CONCACAF Champions Cup/Champions League (CONCACAF's premier club competition) seven times, the most successful club in the region shared with América. In 2001, the club became the first Mexican and CONCACAF team to reach the final of the Copa Libertadores, narrowly losing to Boca Juniors on penalties. Cruz Azul has also competed in the FIFA Club World Cup and the Copa Interamericana, and remains one of the most supported and historically significant football clubs in the Americas.
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Identifiers & aliases
Club de Futbol Cruz Azul S.A. de C.V., commonly known as Cruz Azul, is a Mexican professional football club based in Mexico City. The club competes in Liga MX, the top division of Mexican football, and plays its home matches at Estadio Azteca. Founded in 1927 in Jasso, Hidalgo, as Club Deportivo, Social y Cultural Cruz Azul, A.C., the club relocated to Mexico City in 1971. It was renamed Cruz Azul Fútbol Club, A.C. in 2012, before adopting its current name in 2022. Cruz Azul are one of only seven Mexican clubs to have never been relegated from the top flight.
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