Cruz Azul’s youth academy: a hotbed of talent | OneFootball

Cruz Azul has been a breeding ground for great figures in Mexican football, with homegrown players who shone both in the club and in the national team.

From legends of the past to current stars, La Noria has left its mark on each generation.

Sports Illustrated compiled the 10 best homegrown players in the history of the cementers and we'll show you some of them.

Santiago Giménez is one of the most recent, a champion with La Máquina and now a player for AC Milan.

Javier Aquino also stands out, who started at Cruz Azul before adding titles and international successes.

Icons like Juan Francisco Palencia and Óscar “Conejo” Pérez marked an era with titles, leadership, and great performances.

Others like Nacho Flores and Fernando Bustos are eternal references due to their legacy in the club's golden years.

Talents like Ricardo Osorio, Luis Hernández, and Guillermo “Wendy” Hernández are also featured, who had brilliant careers outside the club.

The unforgettable “Centavo” Muciño completes this list as a truncated promise who left his mark.

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