México Men's National Team

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wed 8/5/2009

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(image via www.femexfut.org.mx)

¡Ay, ay, ay, ay, canta y no llores!

Players to watch:

Cuauhtémoc Blanco

He won't be the fastest player on the field, but "Cuauh" may be the most skilled. Now 36, Blanco is back to spark México's offense with his one-of-a-kind creativity.

Andrés Guardado

Short, fast and explosive, Guardado is capable of unleashing his blistering long-range shot whenever he gets space, making him one of México's most exciting players.

Giovani Dos Santos

Only 20 years old, Dos Santos is always dangerous with the ball at his feet. A skilled passer, Giovani can split defenses apart with his precise touches and flashy moves.

Carlos Vela

A quick and agile striker, 20-year-old Vela has shown he can be a lethal finisher when paired with fellow U-17 World Cup champ Giovani Dos Santos.

Guillermo "Memo" Ochoa

Lanky goalkeeper Memo Ochoa has appeared in TV commercials, video games and magazines, but he's finally cemented his starting job after an impressive Gold Cup.

~~Rafael Márquez~~

México's biggest star will sit out due to a calf injury sustained during Barcelona's U.S. tour versus the L.A. Galaxy, Seattle Sounders and Chivas of Guadalajara.

Roster

Goalkeepers

Guillermo Ochoa Club: América (Mexico)
José de Jesús Corona Club: Cruz Azul (Mexico)

Defenders

José Antonio Castro Club: Tigres (Mexico)
Aarón Galindo Club: Chivas Guadalajara (Mexico)
Efraín Juárez Club: UNAM (Mexico)
Jonny Magallón Club: Chivas Guadalajara (Mexico)
Rafael Márquez Club: Barcelona (Spain)
Ricardo Osorio Club: Stuttgart (Germany)
Carlos Salcido Club: PSV Eindhoven (Holland)
Oscar Rojas Club: América (Mexico)

Midfielders

Cuauhtémoc Blanco Club: Chicago Fire (MLS)
Israel Castro Club: UNAM (Mexico)
Andrés Guardado Club: Deportivo La Coruña (Spain)
Gerardo Torrado Club: Cruz Azul (Mexico)

Forwards

Nery Castillo Club: Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine)
Guillermo Franco Club: None
Alberto Medina Club: Chivas Guadalajara (Mexico)
Giovani dos Santos Club: Tottenham (England)
Miguel Sabah Club: Monarcas (Mexico)
Carlos Vela Club: Arsenal (England)

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