Tigres UANL
Squad
Roberto Alvarado2013current
Nahuel Guzmán2014current
Javier Aquino2015current
Rafael Sóbis2015current
Ventura Alvarado2016current
Marco Fabián2019current
Francisco Sebastián Córdova2022current
Jordy Caicedo2022current
Marcelo Flores2023current- Rodrigo Aguirre2026current
Dóriacurrent
Francisco Jaracurrent
Gonzalo Bergessiocurrent
Jobi McAnuffcurrent
Salvador Reyes Monteón1972–1973
Gerónimo Barbadillo1975–1982
Tomás Boy1975–1988
Jonas Eduardo Américo1978–1983- Sebastião Miranda da Silva Filho1979–1980
Javier Aguirre1981–1981- Sebastião Miranda da Silva Filho1981–1982
Geovani Silva1989–1989- Gustavo Moscoso1991–1992
- Sergio Omar Almirón1991–1991
- Geovani Silva1993–1994
- Antônio Carlos Santos1994–1995
Tab Ramos1995–1996
Aílton Gonçalves da Silva1997–1998
Emil Kostadinov1997–1997- Emil Kostadinov1998–1999
Luis Hernández1998–2000
Iván Hurtado1999–2001
Jorge Campos1999–2000
José Luis Sierra1999–1999
Ramón Ramírez1999–2001
Claudio Suárez2000–2005- Jorge Campos2000–2000
Osmar Donizete Cândido2000–2000
Aldo de Nigris2002–2007- Enílton Menezes de Miranda2002–2002
- Alex Mineiro2003–2003
- Claudio Husaín2004–2005
Júlio César Santos Correa2005–2006
Luis Saritama2006–2006- Mario Méndez2006–2006
Francisco Fonseca2007–2010
Jesús Molina2007–2011
Julio César Cáceres2007–2007
Sebastián Abreu2007–2008
Alfredito Olivas2008–2009
Blas Pérez2008–2012
Israel Jiménez2008–2014
Edgar Castillo2009–2010
José Antonio Castro2009–2010
Omar Bravo2009–2009
Alan Pulido2010–2015
Hugo Ayala2010–2022
Carlos Salcido2011–2012
Jonathan Bornstein2011–2015- Carlos Salcido2012–2014
- Edno2012–2013
Luis García Fernández2012–2013
Egidio Arévalo Rios2013–2013- José Francisco Torres2013–2019
- Egidio Arévalo Rios2014–2016
Emanuel Herrera2014–2014
Herculez Gomez2014–2014
Marco Ruben2014–2015- Marco Ruben2014–2014
André-Pierre Gignac2015–2026
Ikechukwu Uche2015–2016
Johan Vázquez2015–2015
Jürgen Damm2015–2017
Andy Delort2016–2017
Eduardo Vargas2017–2020
Enner Valencia2017–2020
Lucas Zelarayán2018–2019
Diego Reyes2019–2025
Florian Thauvin2021–2023
Ángel Correa2025–2026
Tigres UANL is a prominent Mexican association football club based in Monterrey, Nuevo León.
The club competes in Liga MX, the top division of Mexican football.
Founded in 1960, Tigres UANL represents the Autonomous University of Nuevo León.
Biography
Formation
Club Tigres de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, commonly known as Tigres UANL, was founded on March 7, 1960, originally as Club Deportivo Universitario de Nuevo León. The club, representing the Autonomous University of Nuevo León, adopted its current name in 1967. Tigres plays its home matches at the Estadio Universitario, which was built in the same year as the name change.
Early Success and League Championship
Tigres UANL quickly made a name for itself in Mexican football, achieving promotion to the Primera División de México (now Liga MX) during the 1973–74 season under the guidance of coach José "Ché" Gómez. The team secured its first domestic cup, the Copa México, in the 1975–76 season, defeating América 3–2. The late 1970s marked a significant era for Tigres, as they reached the finals in the 1979–80 season, showcasing their resilience by coming back from a 3-0 deficit in the second leg against Cruz Azul, although they ultimately lost the championship.
Legacy and Honors
Throughout its history, Tigres UANL has established itself as a formidable force in Mexican football, winning multiple league titles and domestic cups. The club's passionate fan base and competitive spirit have made it a staple in Liga MX, contributing to its rich legacy in the sport. With a history of notable players and coaches, Tigres continues to be a significant player in Mexican football, striving for excellence both domestically and internationally.
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Gallery
Career & Clubs
Founding and promotion to Primera División, Cup and League champions
Club de Fútbol Tigres de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León was founded on 7 March 1960. They previously were named the Jabatos de Nuevo León. In 1967, their venue, the Estadio Universitario was built. In the 1973–74 season, José "Ché" Gómez guided the team to the title and promotion to the Primera División de México, now Liga MX. They defeated the Leones Negros de la Universidad de Guadalajara for 3–2. In the 1975–76, Tigres won their first domestic cup, the Copa México (now Copa MX), against América after winning 3–2. Under the command of Uruguayan coach Carlos Miloc and players such as Tomás Boy and Gerónimo Barbadillo, for the 1977–78 season Tigres aimed to the league championship. In the quarter-finals of the liguilla (play-offs), they defeated Estudiantes Tecos by 1–0 and 3–2 (4–2). In the semi-finals Tigres defeated Cruz Azul 0–1 and 3–0 (3–1). In the finals they defeated UNAM 2–0 and 1–1 (3–1). Tigres made their best season ever with 48 points in the 1978–79, but did not reach the finals. In the 1979–80 season, Tigres made it to the finals against Cruz Azul. In the first leg, Cruz Azul won 1–0 at the Estadio Universitario, and in the second leg, at the Estadio Azteca, Tigres, although down 3–0 at one point, rallied back to ensure a 3–3 draw. Nonetheless, Tigres still lost the finals by an aggregate scoreline of 4–3. In the 1981–82 season, they won their second League championship…
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- Liga MX
Legacy
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Club Tigres de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, simply known as Tigres UANL or Tigres, is a Mexican professional football club based in San Nicolás de los Garza, a municipality in the Monterrey metropolitan area, Nuevo León. The club competes in Liga MX, the top division of Mexican football, and plays its home matches at Estadio Universitario. Founded in 1960 as Club Deportivo Universitario de Nuevo León, the club represents the Autonomous University of Nuevo León (UANL) and adopted its current name in 1967.
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