Chivas is one of the biggest teams in Mexican soccer, characterized by always playing with national soccer players, thus achieving twelve Liga MX titles in its history.
Although it is currently going through difficult times, it is known that the great history of the Flock began in the mid-50s and early 60s with the so-called ‘Champion’.
With 115 years of history, they have had soccer players who became a legend, here we leave you the ten greatest.
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The buddy He was part of the ‘Champion’ during the 1960s, achieving three League titles, two Mexico Cups and three Champion of Champions, being part of the tricolor squad that attended the World Cups in England 1966 and Mexico 1970.
Of such quality was that the same Jaime ‘Tube’ Gomez commented when watching him play in a preliminary: “That little boy is going to take my job one day”.
The Tiger started his career in Chivas and was part of the “Championship”, winning seven League titles and lived the World Cups in Sweden 1958 and Chile 1962.
He is also remembered for his expulsion in the 1964 Champion of Champions final againstAmerica where he took off his shirt, put it on the ground and said to the Americanists: “with that they have”.
The legendary defender left this world just on March 20, 2021 at the age of 86.
For a long time the top scorer in the history of Guadalajara, a living legend who returned to wear the jacket in the Clausura 2008 as a tribute to 71 years.
The Cantaloupe he defended the cause of the club from 1953 to 1967, raising countless titles: four Western Gold Cups, seven Leagues, six Champion of Champions, a Mexico Cup and a Champions Cup, in addition to being the Cup’s top scorer in 1953-54, of the League in 1961-62 and of the CONCACAF Champions Cup to overcome the barrier of 100 and stay at 154. He added three World Cups to his resume.
Battle-hardened defense with a quality never seen before. Such was the level of Jamaicanwho was the only defender of his time who could stop the Brazilian Garrincha, considered one of the best wingers in history. He was part of the squad for the 1958 and 1962 World Cups.
Such as Tigerthe historic rojiblanco lost his life, on December 24, 2021, at the age of 87.
In his legacy are eight titles with the Flock in the era of the ‘Champion’.
The Sheriff He began his career with Guadalajara in 1973, remaining with the club until 1987, later playing for a time with Atlas and black lions.
In an almost gloomy stage, where there were not many titles, the defender managed to win the League title for the 1986-87 season.
Similarly, his great ability led him to be selected nationally, participating in the World Cup Mexico 86.
In 2004 he arrived in Guadalajara where he played two finals, the first was lost against Cougars and the second in front of Toluca it was won by scoring the goal that would give them the title in 2006.
In 2007 he had a problem with The Chepo of the Tower and was transferred to Jaguarsbut would arrive again on December 15, 2009, being one of the last idols.
Great vision of the game and talented to cross, without forgetting his ball kick. He managed to go to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and managed to guide the Flock to the final of the Libertadores Cup.
When it seemed that no one could take the throne of the greatest network breaker in the club’s history from Chava Reyesthe Mochiteco appeared, who managed to surpass him after living three stages in the club.
Since 1961 no player of Chivas had managed to win the scoring title and the striker achieved it in the Clausura 2007. Already in September 2015 he surpassed the scoring mark of Kings by converting his 123rd goal in the League and reaching 155 goals in all competitions.
Bravo won a League, an MX Cup and an MX Super Cup, apart from being a World Cup player in 2006.
In 1994 his arrival in Guadalajara was confirmed, having a great acceptance by the followers to the point of becoming a figure and then a legend, in addition to obtaining a title in 1997 in the so-called “Super Chivas”.
Another national team that joined the United States 1994 and France 1998, although he participated in more than 15 international tournaments.
sprung from piety then defend the cause of scratchedthe lefty arrived in Guadalajara in 1999, being part of the team for ten years until his departure in 2009.
He represented the club for more than 450 games, scoring 80 goals, several through set pieces or from the penalty mark, as he was an expert collector. He is the third player with the most matches defending the Flock.
The Eternal Captain, as he is fondly remembered by the fans, won the 2006 Apertura and an InterLiga and even from the bench he already left his mark by winning a two-time championship with the U-17s and another title with the U-20s.
Thanks to his ability to play in different positions, he was also part of the Tricolor, being part of the 2002 and 2006 World Cups.
One of the last great legends of the Sacred Flock, since he emerged from the Basic Forces, consecrated himself, went to Europe, where he triumphed and returned to the fold to add more titles.
It was in the winter of 2001 when the Oaxacan made his debut with the team, managing to reach a grand final in 2004, which was lost on penalties. Thanks to his speed and performances, he reached the national team, participating as a starter in the 2006 World Cup.
By showing his qualities, he was signed by the PSV Eindhoven from the Netherlands, where he became an idol, returning to Mexico in 2011 with tigers and finally in 2014 with Guadalajara.
The Olympic medalist was part of the last title raised by the Guadalajara club in the Clausura 2017, he also won two MX Cups, the MX Super Cup and the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League, fulfilling his great dream of winning something with the team from Their loves.
Without a doubt, there are many other legends in the history of Chivas, therefore, we make an honorable mention for Jaime ‘Tube’ Gomez, Arturo Chairez, Juan ‘Mustache’ Jasso, Alberto Onofre, Isidoro ‘Chololo’ Diaz, Hector Hernandez, Xavier of the Tower, Benjamin Galindo, Sabas Ponce, Crescencio Gutierrez, Claudio Suarez, Javier ‘Zully’ Ledesma, Oswaldo Sanchez, Eduardo ‘Yayo’ de la Torre, Hector Reynoso and Albert Medina.
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