How many caps did Claudio Suárez win for Mexico?

Claudio Suárez won 177 caps for Mexico, scoring 6 goals.

Which clubs did Claudio Suárez play for?

Pumas UNAM (1988–1996), C.D. Guadalajara (1996–2000), Tigres UANL (2000–2005), Chivas USA (2006–2009), North Carolina (2010–2010).

Where does Claudio Suárez rank among Mexico's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Claudio Suárez #10 of Mexico's 33 greatest players of all time.

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10 / Mexico · 1992–2006

Claudio Suárez

RB anchor

Caps · Mexico

177

Goals · Mexico

Life

1968

Clubs

Pumas UNAM, C.D. Guadalajara, Tigres UANL

#10

Editorial rank of 33 for Mexico

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Mexico picked him 177 times between 1992 and 2006, a national record that lasted until Andrés Guardado went past it, and the name that stuck to him was El Emperador. Career record: 177 caps and 6 goals for Mexico; club career at Pumas UNAM, C.D. Guadalajara, Tigres UANL.

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Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1988–1996	Pumas UNAM
1996–2000	C.D. Guadalajara
2000–2005	Tigres UANL
2006–2009	Chivas USA
2010–2010	North Carolina
Mexico	177 caps, 6 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Mexico checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Mexico checked 4 October 2026

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Around Suárez in the almanac

One rank above: Carlos Vela at #9.

One rank below: Jared Borgetti at #11.

Mexico's editorial top five: Hugo Sánchez · Rafael Márquez · Andrés Guardado · Cuauhtémoc Blanco · Guillermo Ochoa.

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