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Mexico · 1992–2006 · RB
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. Three Gold Cups in 1993, 1996 and 1998 sit with the 1999 Confederations Cup and league titles at Pumas and Guadalajara, won either side of starting both the 1994 and 1998 World Cups. Career record: 177 caps and 6 goals for Mexico; club career at Pumas UNAM, C.D. Guadalajara, Tigres UANL.
Mexico · 2011–20 · ST
Old Trafford had barely settled on 8 May 2011 when he scored against Chelsea after 36 seconds, the goal that left United a point from the title in his first season in England. Mexico's record scorer with 52 goals in 109 caps won two Premier League titles at Manchester United, the Europa League with Sevilla in 2020, the Club World Cup with Real Madrid, and the 2011 Gold Cup, where seven goals made him player of the tournament. Career record: 109 caps and 52 goals for Mexico; club career at C.D. Guadalajara, Manchester United, LA Galaxy.
The almanac puts Javier Hernández ahead by 2 rating points, 88 against 86.
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