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Pachuca

Full name	Club de Fútbol Pachuca
Nickname(s)	Tuzos (Gophers) Ranchuca Papachuca (Dadchuca)
Short name	PAC, CFP
Founded	November 1, 1892; 132 years ago (November 1, 1892), as Pachuca Football Club 1960; 65 years ago (1960), as Club de Fútbol Pachuca
Stadium	Estadio Hidalgo
Stadium capacity	25,922
Owner	Grupo Pachuca
Chairman	Armando Martínez Patiño
Manager	Guillermo Almada
League	Liga MX
Apertura 2024	Regular phase: 16th Final phase: Did not qualify
Home colours Away colours Third colours

Club de Fútbol Pachuca is a professional football team from Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico. They play in Liga MX, which is the top football league in Mexico.

The club started way back in 1892 as Pachuca Football Club. Later, in 1960, it became Club de Fútbol Pachuca. British miners working in Mexico were the first to bring football to the country and started this club. Pachuca was the first football club ever founded in Mexico!

The team is nicknamed "Tuzos" (which means Gophers). This nickname honors the city's mining history. Since 1998, Pachuca has been one of Mexico's most successful teams. They have won 7 Liga MX titles, 6 CONCACAF Champions Cup titles, and even the 2006 Copa Sudamericana. They also won the 2007 North American SuperLiga and some FIFA Intercontinental Cup trophies.

History of the Tuzos

C.F. Pachuca in 1903, when football was just starting in Mexico.

How it all started (Amateur Era)

British miners from Cornwall, England, loved playing football in their free time. They worked for a company called Compañía Real del Monte y Pachuca. Two men, Francis Rule and Alfred C. Crowle, helped create the first football club in Mexico. It was called Pachuca Football Club and started on November 1, 1892.

Football quickly became popular. Other clubs soon started in nearby states like Orizaba and Puebla. In 1895, Pachuca FC joined with other clubs and changed its name to Pachuca Athletic Club. This new club allowed for more sports to be played.

In 1902, Pachuca AC helped create the first amateur football league in Mexico. It was called the Liga Mexicana de Football Amateur Association. Pachuca AC won its first league title in the 1904–05 season. They also won the Copa Tower twice. By 1915, most of the players on the team were Mexican. They won two more amateur league titles with British coach Alfred C. Crowle.

Around 1920, the mining company faced problems. Many players moved to Mexico City. Pachuca played its last amateur games in 1921 and 1922. After that, the club stopped playing for a while.

Becoming a Professional Team

The club didn't play for 28 years. Then, in 1950, it came back as a founding member of the Segunda División de México (Second Division). But the club stopped again in 1952.

Finally, the club returned for good in 1960. They changed their name to Club de Fútbol Pachuca. They also changed their team colors from black and white to blue and white, which they still use today.

In the 1966–67 season, Pachuca won the Segunda División title. This meant they were promoted to the Primera División (First Division). Their first game in the top league was a 1–3 loss in 1967. But they got their first win on July 16, 1967, beating Monterrey 2–1 at home. Pachuca stayed in the Primera División until 1973, when they were relegated for the first time.

The "Tuzos" had to wait 19 years to get back to the top league. They won the Segunda División again in 1992. But they were relegated again the very next year. In 1994, a new league called Primera División A was created. Pachuca won this league in 1996 and was promoted again. But once more, they were relegated after just one season. This was their third and last time being relegated.

In 1998, Pachuca won the Invierno 1997 tournament in the Primera División A. They also won the 1998 Copa Campeón de Ascenso. This meant they were promoted to the Primera División for the fourth time. Since 1998, Pachuca has stayed in the top division.

Pachuca's Golden Era (1999–2010)

This period is called the "golden era" because Pachuca won most of its titles then. They won 11 trophies in 11 years! This included 5 league titles and 4 CONCACAF titles.

In 1999, Pachuca won its first ever Liga MX title. They beat Cruz Azul 1–0 in extra time. The winning goal was scored by Alejandro Glaria. After this win, Pachuca was invited to play in the 2000 Copa Merconorte, an international competition.

In 2001, Pachuca reached the finals again but lost. Sadly, one of their best players, Pablo Hernán Gómez, died in a car accident that year. Later in 2001, Javier Aguirre, their coach, left to coach the Mexico national team. Alfredo Tena became the new coach. He led the team to win their second league title in the Invierno 2001 tournament.

Pachuca won another championship in 2003, again beating Tigres UANL. This time, Víctor Manuel Vucetich was the coach. In 2006, Pachuca won the Clausura 2006 title. They beat San Luis F.C. 1–0 in the finals. This was their fourth title in eight years. It was also the first time they won the championship by playing the final game at their home stadium.

Winning the Copa Sudamericana in 2006

Goalkeeper Miguel Calero was a very important player when Pachuca won the 2006 Copa Sudamericana.

After winning the Clausura 2006, Pachuca got to play in the 2006 Copa Sudamericana. This is a big tournament for teams in South America. Pachuca played against teams from different countries. They beat Tolima, Lanus, and Club Atlético Paranaense to reach the final.

In the final, they played against Colo-Colo from Chile. The first game in Mexico was a 1–1 draw. The second game was in Chile. Colo-Colo scored first, but Pachuca scored two goals in the second half. They won the title 3–2 overall! This was a huge win because they were the first Mexican team to win a CONMEBOL tournament.

After this, Pachuca won the 2007 CONCACAF Champions' Cup. They beat Chivas Guadalajara in a penalty shootout. On May 27, Pachuca won their 5th league title in the Clausura 2007. They beat América 3–2. This meant Pachuca had won 4 trophies in just 15 months! They won two Mexican league titles and two international championships.

In 2008, Pachuca won the CONCACAF Champions' Cup again. This allowed them to play in the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup. In August 2007, Pachuca also won the North American SuperLiga. This was a tournament between teams from Mexico and the USA. They beat the Los Angeles Galaxy on penalties.

In April 2010, Pachuca won their fourth CONCACAF Champions League title. They beat Cruz Azul. This also earned them a spot in the 2010 FIFA Club World Cup.

On May 29, 2016, Pachuca won their sixth league title. They beat Monterrey 2–1 in the finals. In 2017, Pachuca won their fifth Champions League title. They beat Tigres UANL 2–1. This win sent them to the 2017 FIFA Club World Cup. They finished in third place, which was a good result.

On October 30, 2022, Pachuca won their seventh league title. They beat Toluca 8–2 in the finals. This was the most goals scored by a team in a Liga MX final!

In 2024, Pachuca won another international title. They became CONCACAF champions for the sixth time. They beat Columbus Crew 3–0 in the final game at home.

Team Colors and Crest

The club's crest (logo) has its main colors: blue and white. In the middle of the crest, you can see the Monumental Clock of Pachuca. This clock is a famous landmark in the city. It was built to celebrate 100 years of Mexico's independence.

When the club first started in 1902, their colors were black and white. In the early 1960s, the club started using blue and white. These have been their main colors ever since. Sometimes, they also use black, orange, and different shades of blue.

The black, orange, and white colors became special in 2006. That's because Pachuca wore an away kit with these colors when they won the 2006 Copa Sudamericana in Chile.

Team Uniforms (Kits)

Historical kits

1902 First season in the amateur era 1905 First title in the amateur era 1920 Last season in the amateur era 1950 Return of the club and first kit in the professional era 1967-68 First season in the Primera División

Invierno 1999 Invierno 2001 2002 CONCACAF Champions Cup Apertura 2003 Clausura 2006 2006 Copa Sudamericana

2007 CONCACAF Champions Cup, Clausura 2007 2008 CONCACAF Champions Cup 2009-10 CONCACAF Champions League Clausura 2016 2016-17 CONCACAF Champions League

Apertura 2022 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup

Kit Sponsors and Makers

Many different companies have sponsored Pachuca's kits over the years. These sponsors help the club financially. Different brands have also made their uniforms.

Home Stadiums

Pachuca has played in a few different stadiums over the years.

• The first field they used was the Campo del Ferrocarril de La Maestranza. This was near a factory and workshops.
• When the club returned in 1950, they played at the Estadio Margarito Ramírez. This was a small football field.
• After the club was refounded in 1960, they moved to the Estadio Revolución Mexicana. This stadium had over 3,000 seats. Pachuca played here from 1960 to 1993. They won two promotions to the Primera División while playing here.
• In the 1986–87 season, Pachuca played at the Estadio 10 de Diciembre. This was because their main stadium was banned due to some problems.
• Since 1993, Pachuca's home has been the Estadio Hidalgo. This stadium can hold 25,922 fans. It opened on February 14, 1993. Pachuca has had its most successful time here. They have won 8 championships at Estadio Hidalgo!

Team Members and Players

Club Management

These are some of the people who help run the club.

Role	Person
Chairman	Armando Martínez Patiño
Director of football	Alfredo Altieri
Coordinator of football	Alan Calleja
Director of academy	Claudio Aguilera

Coaching Staff

These are the people who coach the team.

Role	Person
Manager	Guillermo Almada
Assistant manager	Darwin Quintana
Goalkeeper coach	Diego Cejas
Fitness coach	Rubens Valenzuela
Physiotherapist	Iván Álvarez
Team doctors	Fernando Márquez
	Carlos Cóccaro

Current Players

Here are the players on the first team squad.

No. Position Player 2 DF Sergio Barreto 3 DF Alonso Aceves 5 MF Pedro Pedraza 6 MF Nelson Deossa 7 MF Faber Gil (on loan from Deportivo Pereira) 8 MF Bryan González 9 FW Borja Bastón 10 MF Ángel Mena 11 MF Oussama Idrissi 13 GK Carlos Rodas 14 MF Alfonso González (on loan from Monterrey) 15 MF Israel Luna 16 MF Tony Figueroa

No. Position Player 19 MF Javier Eduardo López 22 DF Gustavo Cabral (captain) 23 FW Salomón Rondón 24 DF Luis Rodríguez 25 GK Carlos Moreno 26 MF Alán Bautista 27 FW Owen González 28 MF Elías Montiel 31 GK José Eulogio 32 DF Carlos Sánchez 33 DF Andrés Micolta 35 DF Jorge Berlanga DF Eduardo Bauermann

Players on Loan

These players are still part of Pachuca but are playing for other teams right now.

No. Position Player DF René López (at Atlético Morelia) DF Pedro Martínez (at Atlante) DF Julio Pérez (at UAT) MF Edson Castellanos (at Atlético Morelia) MF Jesús Hernández (at León)

No. Position Player MF Fernando Ovelar (at Unión Española) MF Emilio Rodríguez (at Celta Fortuna) FW Roberto de la Rosa (at Monterrey) FW Illian Hernández (at América)

Player Records

Top Scorers in Liga MX

These players have scored the most goals for Pachuca in the Liga MX.

Rank	Player	Years Played	Goals
1	Franco Jara	2015–20	63
2	Gabriel Caballero	1998–02, 2003–04, 2005–09	61
3	Juan Carlos Cacho	2004–08, 2009–10	53
4	Víctor Guzmán	2015–22	49
5	Christian Giménez	2006–09, 2018–19	45
6	Sergio Santana	2000–05	44
7	Jesús Zárate	1967–1970	38
8	Francisco Moacyr Santos	1967–1971	37
9	Andrés Chitiva	2000–08, 2011	37
10	Nicolás Ibáñez	2021–2023	33
11	Hirving Lozano	2014–17	31
12	Alejandro Glaría	1998–2000	26
13	Lorenzo Sáez	1996–1997	25
14	Juan Manuel Medina	1969–1972	24
15	Ariel Nahuelpán	2014–16	23
16	Jorge Rodríguez	1968–1972	22
17	Francisco Gabriel de Anda	2000–05	22
18	Damián Álvarez	2006–10	22
19	Pablo Hernán Gómez	1999–2001	21
20	Edgar Benítez	2009–11	21
21	Juan Arango	2001–03	20
22	Luis Ángel Landín	2006–07	19
23	Enner Valencia	Clausura 2014	18

Most Games Played

These players have played the most games for Pachuca.

Rank	Player	Years Played	Games Played
1	Miguel Calero	2000–2011	395
2	Gabriel Caballero	1998–02 2003–04 2005–09	351
3	Jaime Correa	2001–10, 2013	331
4	Alberto Rodríguez	1994–97 1998–2005	315
5	Paul Aguilar	2004–11	307
6	Andrés Chitiva	2001–08, 2011	271
7	Leobardo López	2005–2012	220
8	Carlos Rodríguez	2004–2012	205

Club Records and Stats

Liga MX Regular Season Records

• Seasons in Top Division: 62 seasons.
• First Season: 1967–68, finishing 12th.
• First Game: A 1–3 loss against Necaxa on July 6, 1967.
• First Win: A 2–1 win against Monterrey on July 16, 1967.
• Biggest Win: 9–2 against Veracruz in April 2019.
• Biggest Defeat: 0–5 against Tigres UANL in September 2011, Cruz Azul in March 2018, and Monterrey in January 2019.
• Most Goals Scored in a Season: 42 goals in 17 matches in Clausura 2009.

Liga MX Playoff (Liguilla) Records

• Times Qualified for Playoffs: 30 times.
• First Playoff Appearance: Invierno 1999, where they became champions.
• Biggest Playoff Win: 5–1 against Toluca in the Apertura 2022 final first leg.

International Competition Records

• Times in International Competitions: 23 times.
• First International Game: A 1–0 win against Joe Public from Trinidad and Tobago in January 2001.
• Biggest International Win: 11–0 against Police United from Belize in September 2016.
• Biggest International Defeat: 0–4 against Olimpia (Honduras) in January 2001, Boca Juniors (Argentina) in April 2005, and Internacional (Brazil) in June 2007.

Trophies and Achievements

National Titles

Pachuca has won many titles in Mexico.

CF Pachuca honours

Type	Competition	Titles	Winning years	Runner-up years
Top League	Liga MX	7	Invierno 1999, Invierno 2001, Apertura 2003, Clausura 2006, Clausura 2007, Clausura 2016, Apertura 2022	Verano 2001, Clausura 2009, Clausura 2014, Clausura 2022
	Copa MX	0	–	Apertura 2017
	Campeón de Campeones	0	–	2004, 2006, 2016, 2023
Promotion Leagues	Primera División A	2	1995–96, Invierno 1997	1994–95
	Campeón de Ascenso	1	1997–98	–
	Segunda División	2	1966–67, 1991–92	1984–85, 1985–86, 1990–91
	Copa de la Segunda División	1	1965–66	–

International Titles

Pachuca has also won many international trophies.

Type	Competition	Titles	Winning years	Runner-up years
Continental CONCACAF	CONCACAF Champions Cup	6	2002, 2007, 2008, 2009–10, 2016–17, 2024	–
Continental CONMEBOL	CONMEBOL Sudamericana	1	2006	–
	CONMEBOL Recopa	0	–	2007
Intercontinental FIFA	FIFA Intercontinental Cup	0	–	2024
	FIFA Challenger Cup	1	2024	–
	FIFA Derby of the Americas	1	2024	–

Regional Titles

Pachuca has won regional titles in North America.

Type	Competition	Titles	Winning years	Runner-up years
North America MLS Liga MX	North American SuperLiga	1	2007	–

Amateur Titles

• Liga Mexicana de Football Amateur Association: 1904–05, 1917–18, 1919–20
• Copa Tower: 1907–08, 1911–12

Friendly Tournament Wins

• Copa Pachuca: 2000, 2004, 2009, 2011, 2013-I, 2014
• Trofeo Reino de Navarra: 2002
• Carlsberg Cup: 2008
• Copa Amistad: 2008
• Rematch Cup: 2021
• Copa por la Paz: 2024

Reserve and Youth Teams

Pachuca has many teams for younger players. These teams help new talent grow.

Reserve Teams

• Atlético Pachuca: This team plays in the Liga Premier (Serie B).
• Pachuca TDP: This team plays in the Liga TDP, which is a reserve tournament.
• Tuzos Pachuca: Another reserve team that plays in the Liga TDP.

Academy Teams

• Pachuca Sub 23
• Pachuca Sub 19
• Pachuca Sub 17
• Pachuca Sub 15

Teams That No Longer Exist

• Pachuca Juniors (2000-2013)
• Universidad del Fútbol (2007-2021)
• Alto Rendimiento Tuzo (2008-2016)
• Pachuca Premier (2015-2023)
• Pachuca Sub 20 (2009-2023)
• Pachuca Sub 18 (2021-2024)
• Pachuca Sub 16 (2021-2024)
• Pachuca Sub 14 (2022-2024)
• Pachuca Sub 13 (2012-2019)

See also

In Spanish: Club de Fútbol Pachuca para niños

• C.F. Pachuca Reserves and Academy
• C.F. Pachuca Premier
• Atlético Pachuca
• Pachuca Club records
• C.F. Pachuca (women)