The 10 best players in the history of Chivas
These are the 10 best players in the history of Chivas.
Are you a Chivas fan and want to know who are the best players who have worn the red and white jersey?
In this article we present a ranking of the 10 best footballers in the history of this team, based on their achievements, their technical quality and their contribution to the club. These are the chosen ones:
The 10 best players in the history of Chivas
10. Omar Bravo
The all-time top scorer for Chivas, with 132 goals in 333 games. He was league champion in the 2006 Apertura and 2017 Clausura, and also won the Copa MX and the Supercopa MX. His scoring nose, his dedication and his charisma made him an idol of the fans.
9. Ramon Morales
The magical left-hander who dazzled with his free kicks, his assists and his vision of the game. He played 362 games with Chivas and scored 64 goals. He won four league titles, one Copa MX and one Supercopa MX. He was one of the leaders of the team that achieved the double in the Apertura 2006.
8. Salvador Reyes
Guadalajara’s first great idol, who played 14 seasons with the club and won seven league titles. He was a skilled, graceful striker with great definition. He scored 122 goals in 312 games with Chivas and was the first Mexican to score in a World Cup, in Sweden 1958.
7. Javier Hernandez
El Chicharito is the top scorer for the Mexican national team and one of the most successful players to come out of Chivas. With the club from Guadalajara, he scored 29 goals in 79 games and was league champion in the 2006 Apertura. His speed, his mobility and his scoring instinct led him to succeed in Europe.
6. Claudio Suarez
The Emperor was one of the best central defenders in the history of Mexican soccer and a benchmark for Chivas. He made 281 appearances for the club and won two league titles, in the 1986-87 season and in the 1997 summer. His strength, anticipation and leadership made him a fearsome defender.
5. Benjamin Galindo
El Maestro was one of the best offensive midfielders that Mexican soccer has produced and an icon of Chivas. He played 404 games for the club and scored 103 goals. He won two league titles, in the 1986-87 season and in the 1997 summer, and was the best player in the tournament on several occasions.
4. Alberto Coyote
El Capi was a versatile midfielder, who could play both containment and creation. He was one of the pillars of the team that won four consecutive league titles between 1958 and 1962, and also won the Copa México and the Campeón de Campeones. He played 305 games with Chivas and scored 31 goals.
3. Jose Manuel de la Torre
El Chepo was another versatile midfielder, who stood out for his delivery, his recovery and his distribution of the ball. He was part of the team that won four consecutive league titles between 1958 and 1962, and also won the Copa México and the Campeón de Campeones. He played 281 games with Chivas and scored 18 goals.
2. Rafael Marquez Lugo
Rafa was a lethal striker, who combined power, technique and opportunism in front of the goal. He was the top scorer for the team that won four consecutive league titles between 1958 and 1962, with 64 goals in 120 games. He also won the Copa México and the Champion of Champions.
1. Javier Lopez
El Chofis is the best player in the history of Chivas, in our opinion. He is a great midfielder, who unbalances with his dribbling, his creativity and his magic. He has scored 25 goals in 149 games with Chivas and has been league, cup, super cup and Concacaf champion. He is the most talented player to have worn the red and white jersey.
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