Ramón Morales
Collected from open sources (2) · facts link to sources
Career & Clubs
Morales made his professional debut in the Mexican Primera División in 1995, playing for Rayados de Monterrey in a 0–0 draw match against Tecos UAG. Ramón was a key figure for Guadalajara and has been so for years, aiding the team with swift counterattacks, precise crosses, and through passes. He was a vital part in Chivas' Championship Apertura 2006 season. On 27 December 2006, Ramón Morales was appointed as Chivas' new captain for the 2007 season following the departure of ex-Chiva Oswaldo Sánchez to Santos Laguna. Morales scored 66 goals for Guadalajara, which is ninth all-time in club history. His younger brother Carlos, currently plays for Monarcas Morelia and is also a left midfielder. On 11 August 2011, Morales announced his retirement from professional football after a 16-year career.
Morales made his international debut for the Mexico national team on 12 July 2001, playing against Brazil. Morales played for Mexico at the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea-Japan, where he appeared in four matches. He also played in the 2004 Copa América where he scored a freekick goal for Mexico's first official win over Argentina. The game ended 1–0 in favor of Mexico. He also played four games in the 2005 Confederations Cup, in Germany and five games in Mexico's qualification matches for the 2006 World Cup. Morales played in three matches in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He scored a freekick in Mexico's 2–0 win over Brazil in the first round of the Copa América.
On 6 January 2013, Morales was presented as the new coach for Guadalajara Sub-17 Team. On 1 December 2013 he was crowned champions with the Under 17 team in the final against los Tuzos de Pachuca. He was later moved up to be the under-20s coach. On 3 October 2014, he was appointed as the interim coach of the first division team after the resignation of Carlos Bustos. In June 2015, after success with the youth teams, he was appointed as the assistant manager of Jose Manuel de la Torre with the first team. On 14 September 2015, after Jose Manuel de la Torre was released, Morales was appointed as Chivas' interim manager for the second time while a new coach was announced.
Morales played primarily as an attacking left midfielder. His playing style was characterized by pace, dribbling, and left-footed ball-striking, and he was used as a free-kick taker for both club and country. He was deployed in several positions on the left flank during his career, including left winger, left forward, and left-sided wing-back.
- Club
- Club de Fútbol Monterrey (1995–1998)
- Club
- C.D. Guadalajara (1999–2010)
- Club
- Tecos F.C. (2010–2011)
- Club
- C.F. La Piedad (1993–1995)
- Club
- Mexico men's national football team (2001–2007)
- National team
- Mexico
Clubs
- C.F. La Piedad1993–1995
- Club de Fútbol Monterrey1995–1998
- C.D. Guadalajara1999–2010
- Mexico men's national football team2001–2007
- Tecos F.C.2010–2011
Played together with
- Aarón GalindoC.D. Guadalajara · 2009–2010
Adolfo BautistaC.D. Guadalajara · 2004–2007
Adolfo BautistaC.D. Guadalajara · 2010–2011- Alberto CardaccioClub de Fútbol Monterrey · 1979–1982
Alberto MedinaC.D. Guadalajara · 2000–2012- Alberto RodríguezClub de Fútbol Monterrey · 1997–1997
- Alberto RodríguezClub de Fútbol Monterrey · 1997–1998
Aldo de NigrisC.D. Guadalajara · 2013–2015
Aldo de NigrisClub de Fútbol Monterrey · 2009–2009
Aldo de NigrisClub de Fútbol Monterrey · 2010–2013
Aldo de NigrisClub de Fútbol Monterrey · 2015
Aldo de NigrisClub de Fútbol Monterrey · 2018
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Ramón Morales Higuera is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a midfielder and manager.
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
…