Luis Romo is a Mexican professional footballer born in 1995.
He plays as a defensive midfielder or centre-back for Liga MX club Guadalajara, whom he captains.
Romo began his career in the youth squads of Cruz Azul before joining Querétaro after being cut at age 15.
Биография
Early Life
Luis Francisco Romo Barrón was born in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico, in 1995. He began his football journey in the youth squads of Cruz Azul but faced a setback at the age of 15 when he was cut from the team. Undeterred, Romo joined the youth ranks of Querétaro, where he would later make his professional debut.
Career
Romo made his Liga MX debut with Querétaro on July 20, 2018, against Atlas. By the 2019 Apertura season, he had earned the captaincy of the club, marking a significant milestone in his career. After a successful stint, he transferred back to Cruz Azul in January 2020, where he quickly made an impact, scoring his first goal in a match against Santos Laguna. His performance in the 2020-21 season was particularly noteworthy, as he helped lead Cruz Azul to their championship victory in the Guardianes 2021 tournament, earning recognition as the league's best player.
In early 2022, Romo announced his departure from Cruz Azul and subsequently signed with Monterrey. On the international stage, he represented Mexico at the youth level, winning a bronze medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics. He made his senior debut in 2019 and was part of the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Romo continued to shine, contributing to Mexico's victories in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup and the 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League, and he was named in the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he scored his first World Cup goal.
Personal Life
Off the pitch, Luis Romo is married to his teenage sweetheart, María Fernanda, and they have two children together, a son and a daughter. His family life remains a significant aspect of his identity as he balances his professional career with his role as a husband and father.
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Карьера и клубы
Querétaro
2018–19: Debut season
He made his Liga MX debut with Querétaro on 20 July 2018, in the team's opening match of the season, against Atlas.
2019–20: Assuming the captaincy and departure
By the 2019 Apertura, he was named club captain. It proved to be Romo's final campaign with Querétaro, playing in 17 matches and scoring three goals.
Cruz Azul
2019–20: Debut season
In January 2020, he joined Cruz Azul, returning to the club he had played for as a youngster. He made his league debut for the club on the 17th of the month in a 2–1 defeat to Atlético San Luis.
2020–21: Liga MX Best XI and first league title
On 25 July, he scored his first goal for La Máquina in a 3–0 victory over Santos Laguna. On 3 December, he scored his first brace in Cruz Azul's 4–0 first leg victory over Pumas in the Guardianes 2020 semi-finals. He played in the return leg of the series which Cruz Azul lost 4–0, resulting in the team's elimination 4–4 on aggregate. Romo played an integral part in Cruz Azul's championship-winning Guardianes 2021 campaign. He played in 19 matches, scored three goals, and provided seven assists, and was named the league's best player.
2021–22: Final season and departure
On 6 January 2022, Romo announced his official departure from Cruz Azul on social media.
Monterrey
Shortly after departing from Cruz Azul, it was officially confirmed that Romo had signed with Monterrey. During the…
Youth
2021: Summer Olympics
Romo was called up by Jaime Lozano as one of three over-age reinforcements for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. He won the bronze medal with the Olympic team.
Senior
2019: Beginnings
Romo received his first call up to the senior national team by Gerardo Martino, and made his debut on 19 November 2019 in the 2–1 CONCACAF Nations League victory against Bermuda.
2022: First FIFA World Cup
In October 2022, Romo was named in Mexico's preliminary 31-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and in November, he was ultimately included in the final 26-man roster, but did not receive any minutes on the field during the tournament.
2023–2025: First titles
Romo was a member of the Mexico teams that captured the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup and the 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League, with both titles secured by victories over Panama in the finals.
2026: Second FIFA World Cup
Romo was named in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted on home soil. He scored his first World Cup goal and earned Man of the Match award in a 1–0 victory over South Korea, securing his nation's qualification for the knockout stage.
- Club
- Querétaro F.C.
- National team
- Mexico
Личное
Born in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Romo began his career playing for the youth squads of Cruz Azul. At the age of 15, Romo was cut by Cruz Azul, and eventually joined the youth squads of Querétaro.
Romo is married to his teenage sweetheart María Fernanda, with whom he has two children, a son and a daughter.
Клубы
Играл вместе с
Adolfo BautistaQuerétaro F.C. · 2011–2012- Adrian García AriasQuerétaro F.C. · 2011–2013
Adrián RomeroQuerétaro F.C. · 2009–2011
Alan ZamoraQuerétaro F.C. · 2013- Alberto García CarpizoQuerétaro F.C. · 2010–2012
- Aldo ArellanoQuerétaro F.C.
- Alejandro DomínguezQuerétaro F.C. · 1995–1996
- Alejandro KruchowskiQuerétaro F.C. · 2004–2005
- Alen ŠkoroQuerétaro F.C. · 2010–2010
- Alexandre BoucicautQuerétaro F.C. · 2007–2007
- Alfonso SosaQuerétaro F.C. · 2003–2004
- Alfredo Omar TenaQuerétaro F.C. · 2009–2011
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Идентификаторы и алиасы
Luis Francisco Romo Barrón is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or centre-back for Liga MX club Guadalajara, whom he captains, and the Mexico national team.
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