CARLOS HERMOSILLO

Era: 1983 - 2001

Nationality: Mexican

Position: Striker

Team(s): Club América, Standard Liège, CF Monterrey, Cruz Azul, Club Necaxa, LA Galaxy, Atlante FC, Chivas Guadalajara

Caps: 90 - 35 goals (Mexico)

Trivia: Gained respect in and out of Mexico for being one of the top all-time goalscorers for the Mexican national team. After his career Hermosillo was named the head of the National Commission for Sports in Mexico. After various scandals however, President Felipe Calderón requested him to resign at his post after only 2 years in office. Hermosillo became the first National Sports Minister to be fired by the President in Mexico.

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