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32. Edson Rivera

One of the pinnacles of every young Mexican footballer’s career is to play at the highest level of professional soccer: to play in Europe. There’s a certain romanticism when we talk about Europe and soccer. It’s where you want to be. It’s where you want your favorite players to be, and for Mexico national team fans everywhere, it’s a dream to one day have a majority of national team players playing in some of the biggest and most-famous European teams and cities in the world.

El Tri achieved that during the last World Cup cycle when 12 players out of their 23-man roster were signed overseas. Throughout the decade, a total of 32 players have made the trip to the “Old Continent”. Some have fared well, others not so much. It’s time to rank them all.

In addition to stats, I’ll be ranking the players based on longevity, impact on their clubs, titles lifted and individual awards won.

Disclaimer: I’m ranking mostly high-profile Mexican players who played in Europe’s top-five leagues (plus Portugal and Holland). Sorry, no players who only played in Belgium, Gre

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Santi Muñoz looks back fondly on Newcastle stint

Santiago Muñoz lived the European dream very early in his career. The Santos Laguna striker joined Newcastle United on an 18-month loan while still a teenager but unfortunately, chances to consolidate a regular place in side were few and far between during his time in the north east of England could not consolidate. In spite of that, the Mexican player looks back fondly on his spell with the Magpies and is thankful for the opportunity they gave him. The 20-year-old hopes to have more activity with Santos Laguna’s first team.

Muñoz spoke about his experience in England In a press conference this week: “I have returned as a much more mature player, a very different player from the one who left here. I take my time in Newcastle as a master’s degree and I thank the club for helping me and giving an opportunity at such a young age,” he said.

“I learned a lot during the time that I was there as a player. I grew as a person and the philosophy of the club helped me to give me a start outside of my country at a young age. It helpe

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At the time, the future England captain was still a Tottenham schoolboy. So can Munoz provide a blockbuster storyline for Newcastle's season? They might need him to, given that two of their final four matches are against Liverpool and Manchester City Tap into a heart-to-heart between Kevin and Stacey about persistence in the face of difficulties.

Eight players battle on The Tournament in nail-biting tug-of-war quiz matches, hosted by Alex Scott. Everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. Santiago Munoz has, so far, never helped Newcastle United qualify for the Champions League Newcastle United fans have been doing a double take after learning the name of the young Mexican striker they signed on transfer deadline day - because he sounds like a character from a movie.

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