Throughout history, the team of Eagles of America It has been characterized by its titles, stars and the moments to remember that they have managed to harvest.
At 105 years of age, they are the most successful group of local titles in Mexico. It is for this reason that it is recognized internationally and its popularity continues to grow.
Today in 90min we present you the top of top 10 club legends. Tremendous team!
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Rafael Garza Gutierrez He was the founder of the America team. ‘Record’, as he was known, served as central defender and was the team’s undisputed captain.
It is noteworthy that he was a footballer and a coach at the same time, being a champion in both facets.
One of the greatest legends of the Americanist club is Christopher Ortega. The Mexican played as a midfielder and debuted in 1974 for Antonio Roca.
With America he won everything he wanted, conquering 6 leagues, 3 Champion of Champions titles and 2 Inter-American titles.
The ‘Russian’ Daniel Brailovsky He is considered among the legends of the Americanist group.
The Argentine striker played for 3 seasons with América, achieving the two-time championship. Likewise, his love for the cream-blue colors caused him to decide to lead the club during his time as coach.
The black’ Antonio Carlos Santosis another of the maximum referents that the group of the Eagles of America has.
Although it is true that he defended the colors of other squads, it was with the azulcremas that he shone with his own light.
The Brazilian won 8 official titles and in the 87-88 season he won the Ballon d’Or.
what to say about Enrique Borja? Without a doubt, one of the best players who has played in America.
In 1969 he signed for Coapa, coming from the Pumas, a club that could not pay the player’s salary.
With the Americanists, he remained firm in the national team, playing in the 1966 and 1970 World Cups, respectively. In America he won two league titles, a Champion of Champions, one of Concachampions and a Copa MX.
One of the deadliest strikers in the entire history of America is Luis Roberto Alves ‘Zague’.
‘Zaguinho’ managed to score 162 goals during his time with the Americanistas in more than 400 games played in both stages.
Likewise, the now sports commentator raised two league titles, 2 Champion of Champions, 3 Concachampions and an Inter-American.
The ‘Capitán Furia’ is another of the greatest legends that Club América has.
In 1974 he made his debut with those from Coapa, militating in the ‘Nido’ for more than ten years.
Alfredo Tena he won 6 league titles, 3 Champion of Champions, 2 Inter-American and 3 Concachampions. Without a doubt, it will be difficult for someone to overcome the championships that he won with the capital squad.
Today the best goalkeeper that America has had in all history is Hector Miguel Zelada.
The Argentine arrived in 1979 to defend the three Americanist clubs. In seven years he demonstrated his skills and quality, winning the award for best goalkeeper 4 times, in addition to 3 Liga MX titles.
The Chilean Carlos Reinoso He arrived in Mexico to sign with the Águilas del América in 1970.
After 9 years, the Andean can boast of having won two local titles, a Copa MX, a Champion of Champions, an Inter-American and a Concachampions.
Reinoso stood out as a creative midfielder and thanks to his individual technique he earned the nickname of ‘Master’.
Without a doubt, the best soccer player and the greatest legend of Americanism is Cuauhtemoc Blanco.
The ‘Cuau’ is the main reference of the club and was in four stages with America: 92-97, 98-2000, 2002-2004 and 2005-2007.
Although it is true that he only won 4 championships with the club (one league, one Champion of Champions and 2 Concachampions), his name was engraved for eternity due to his grit and leadership on the field.
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