Despite not being one of the most successful teams in Mexican soccer, Puebla, over the years, has been a cheerleader in the league and a team with a great history. These are the 10 most emblematic players of La Franja throughout its 77-year history.
The Mexican goalkeeper played more than 110 games with the Puebla jersey. He won the affection of the fans thanks to his good performances with the La Franja team, especially during the management of José Luis Sánchez Solá ‘Chelís’.
The Uruguayan forward, without a doubt, left his mark with the sweet potato growers. He played more than a hundred games in this shirt and scored almost 40 goals. He played with Puebla even in the First A.
Joaquín Velázquez came out of the Puebla academy and played most of his career with this club. In his resume he records more than 250 games with La Franja. After retiring, he has been part of the coaching staff of the Puebla team.
Despite emerging from the Lobos BUAP youth academy, Noriega is considered an emblem of Puebla. The midfielder was captain of the club for several years and played more than 200 games in more than one stage with La Franja.
The Mexican midfielder is remembered as one of the best players who have been part of Puebla. He was champion with the Puebla team in the 1982-1983 season. He retired with this team in 1994-1995. He later became part of the coaching staff of the team he loves.
Pablo Larios is remembered as one of the best goalkeepers in the history of Mexican soccer. Even Jorge Campos considers him his mentor in goal. ‘The jungle goalkeeper’ was part of the squad that won the title in 1990, the Copa MX in 1991 and the runner-up in 1992.
Carlos Muñoz Cobo is recognized as one of the best players in the history of Puebla. He arrived at La Franja in 1996 and was the scoring champion in the winter of ’96. He was the first player in team history to achieve this distinction.
Ruíz Esparza is considered one of the great legends of Puebla. The player left the Puebla basic forces and played 10 years without interruption with this club. He then tried his luck at other clubs and in 1999 he returned to La Franja to play a couple more years and retire. He was also champion under the orders of Manuel Lapuente.
The ‘Mortar’ Aravena is remembered as one of the most talented and spectacular footballers in the history of Puebla. The Chilean played from 1988 to 1991 with La Franja and became Liga MX champion in 1990.
The ‘Búfalo’ Poblete is universally recognized as one of the best players in the history of Puebla. The Chilean striker spent three stages with the sweet potato growers, which he joined in the 1986-1987 campaign. He raised the Liga MX title in 1990, as well as the Champion of Champions, Copa MX and Copa Concacaf.
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