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Toluca

Full name	Deportivo Toluca Fútbol Club S.A. de C.V.
Nickname(s)	Diablos Rojos (Red Devils)
Short name	TOL
Founded	February 12, 1917; 108 years ago (February 12, 1917), as Club Deportivo Toluca
Ground	Estadio Nemesio Díez
Ground Capacity	30,000
Ground Coordinates	19°17′14″N 99°40′0″W / 19.28722°N 99.66667°W / 19.28722; -99.66667
Owner	Valentín Díez Morodo
Chairman	Arturo Pérez Arredondo
Manager	Antonio Mohamed
League	Liga MX
Clausura 2025	Regular phase: 1st Final phase: Champions
Home colours Away colours Third colours

Deportivo Toluca Fútbol Club S.A. de C.V. is a professional football team from Toluca, Mexico. They are often called the Diablos Rojos (Red Devils). The club plays in Liga MX, which is the top football league in Mexico. Toluca is special because they have never been moved down to a lower league since joining the top division.

The club was started on February 12, 1917, by brothers Manuel Blas and Francisco Juan Henkel Bross. They owned a farm called "La Huerta" near Toluca City. Toluca plays its home games at the Estadio Nemesio Díez, also known as "La Bombonera."

Toluca is one of the most successful teams in Mexican football. They have won the Liga MX championship 11 times. They also won the Copa MX twice and the Campeón de Campeones four times. On the international stage, they have won the CONCACAF Champions Cup two times.

Club History

Toluca has a long history, over 100 years! They started playing professionally in 1950.

Early Years (1916-1950)

Football began in Toluca thanks to the German brothers Manuel and Francisco Henkel. They introduced the sport to entertain workers on their farm, "La Huerta." Soon, they created the "La Huerta" team.

Another important person was Román Ferrat Alday. He played football with friends every Sunday. The Henkel family also hired Filiberto Navas Valdés, a great sports trainer.

The Henkels formed a second team called Xinantécatl. It was named after the Nevado de Toluca volcano. This team was made up of workers from the local railway and light company.

People in Toluca became very interested in football. They held meetings to create a team that would represent the city. Finally, on February 12, 1917, Club Deportivo Toluca was officially founded. The first meeting happened at the Ferrat-Solá family home.

The club wanted to become a top team. They bought land for a new football field. The Ferrat family helped support the team financially. In 1919, they acquired more land for the club's first official home.

New teams like "Azteca" and "Águila" appeared between 1918 and 1919. Fernando Barreto, who later joined Deportivo Toluca, sponsored "Águila." In 1921, Deportivo Toluca played in celebrations organized by the governor. A player named Juan Albarrán, known as "the devil," played for Barreto's team. This nickname later inspired Toluca's famous "red devils" nickname.

After the Mexican Revolution, many club members left. Deportivo Toluca faced challenges and invited new investors, including Fernando Barreto. In 1926, Toluca played and won two unexpected games in León.

By 1930, Toluca was invited to play in a major championship in Mexico City. They competed against famous teams like España, Necaxa, and América. The club then became a Public Limited Company, aiming to offer more sports like basketball and tennis.

In 1931, Toluca returned to state championships after a good performance in the Central Federation championship. They played exciting matches against top clubs, including a 3-2 victory over Club América in 1930. Toluca also played its first international game against Libertad from Costa Rica.

In 1935, new players like Alberto Mendoza, known as "El Caballo," joined the team. Mendoza became very popular after scoring four goals against a Spanish club called Euskadi in 1939. This victory was a big surprise because Toluca was still an amateur team.

Between 1944 and 1945, Toluca faced money problems. The club's president, Ignacio Longares, increased fees, causing many shareholders to sell their shares. In 1943, professional football began in Mexico. More teams joined the league over the next few years.

In 1945, Samuel Martínez García became president. Toluca won the Mexican State Championship that year. They were then invited to play in the Federal District Reserve League. After a tough start, they finished third.

Toluca won its last Mexican State Championship title during this time. Their home field, "Patria," was located where the Nemesio Díez Stadium stands today. The idea of a Second Division was growing, with teams being promoted and relegated. Toluca became one of the founding teams of the new Second Division in 1950.

Becoming Professional (1951-1965)

The Toluca Red Devils played their first professional game on February 18, 1951, in the new Second Division. Their home was the "Tivoli" field. They finished near the bottom of the table that season.

For the next season, Engineer José Martínez Ruíz became the club president. The team started using "Campo Patria" for their games. They finished in a surprising third place.

In their third and final Second Division season, Toluca was reinforced with new players. The fans grew, even traveling to away games. The championship had twelve teams. Toluca played 22 games, winning 14, drawing 7, and losing only one.

Toluca finally earned promotion to the First Division on January 18, 1953. They drew 3-3 against Club Deportivo Irapuato, with Rubén Pichardo scoring twice. This made them champions of the Second Division.

Moving to the First Division meant more expenses for the club. To help, José Ramírez Ruiz formed a group of local businessmen to support the team.

The Estadio Nemesio Díez was officially opened on August 8, 1954. It has had many names over the years, but "La Bombonera" is its most famous nickname. The first official match there was against GNK Dinamo Zagreb.

Toluca's first official match in the First Division was a 2-1 victory against Club de Fútbol Atlante. During this game, a person dressed as a devil appeared as a mascot. The fans loved it, and the "red devils" nickname became official.

In their first First Division season (1953-54), Toluca finished fifth. For the 1954-55 season, they hired Fernando Marcos González as coach and brought in new players. They finished fourth overall.

Toluca won its first major title, the Copa México, on May 27, 1956. They defeated Club Irapuato 2-1. In the 1956–57 and 1957-58 seasons, Toluca finished as runner-up twice.

A sad moment came on June 24, 1959, with the death of Don Luis Gutiérrez Dosal, an important club figure. Later that year, Nemesio Díez Riega, who would become a great "patron" for the team, bought the club and the stadium.

First Big Wins (1967-1980)

Toluca won its second title and first league championship in the 1966-1967 season. The title race was very close between Toluca and Club América. On the last day, Toluca beat Necaxa 2-0, with both goals by Juan "el maestrito" Dosal, securing their first league trophy.

After winning the league, Toluca played for the Campeón de Campeones title against Club León. Toluca won 1-0 with a goal from Manuel Cerda Canela, earning their first Campeón de Campeones trophy.

For the 1967-68 season, Toluca kept most of its players and added new ones. They won their second league championship by beating Club Universidad Nacional 2-0. Vicente Pereda and Juan Dosal scored the goals.

Toluca also won its second Campeón de Campeones title against Atlas. They won the first match 3-1. After a penalty shootout in the second match, Toluca won the title.

On April 3, 1968, Toluca began playing in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. They were declared champions after other teams were disqualified. This was their first international title.

In 1970, the Mexican Football Federation changed the tournament format. Toluca finished as leader of Group B and played in the final against América. The first match was a 0-0 draw, but América won the second match 2-0.

In the 1974-1975 season, José Ricardo de León became Toluca's coach. New players like Walter Gassire and Ítalo Estupiñán joined. Fernando Corona Álvarez became president. Toluca had a strong season, finishing first in their group.

They qualified for the final round-robin tournament. Toluca won the title in their fifth game, beating Club León 1-0 with a goal from Italo Estupiñán. They were officially crowned champions on June 26, 1975.

In July 1977, Toluca celebrated its 60th anniversary. Fernando Corona Álvarez left as president, and Germán Sánchez Fabela took over. After this third title, Toluca entered a period without winning championships.

The Title Drought (1980-1997)

The 1980s and early 1990s were a tough time for Toluca. The team struggled, and presidents and coaches changed often. Ernesto Nemer Naime became president in 1981, followed by Jesús Fernández. José Antonio Roca became coach.

Despite some good seasons, Toluca often finished in lower positions. Fernando Corona Álvarez returned as president for a short time, but results didn't improve.

However, in 1989, Toluca won the Copa México again! They scored 18 goals and beat teams like UNAM Pumas and Cruz Azul. In the final, they faced the University of Guadalajara. Toluca won in extra time after a dramatic comeback. This was their second Copa México title.

In the 1990s, the title drought continued. Toluca kept changing leaders and coaches. By the 1993-94 season, Toluca started to improve, finishing third overall. New players like Hernán Cristante joined the team.

Changes continued in the 1994-95 and 1995-96 seasons. But things were about to get better for Toluca. In Winter 1997, Rafael Lebrija Guiot became the new president, and Enrique Meza became coach. The team's performance improved significantly in the Summer 1998 season, ending a 23-year wait for a major title.

The Golden Era (1998-2010)

This period was the most successful for Deportivo Toluca.

Rafael Lebrija, Enrique Meza, and the Three-Time Championship (1998-2000)

In the Summer 1998 playoffs, Toluca defeated Club de Fútbol Atlante and Club América. They reached the final against Club Necaxa. Necaxa took a 4-1 lead in the second game, but Toluca made an incredible comeback, winning 5-2 (6-4 on total score). They were crowned champions on May 10, 1998.

In Summer 1999, Toluca had an amazing season, staying undefeated for 12 games. They finished as league leaders with 39 points. In the playoffs, they beat Club Necaxa and Santos Laguna. They won the championship again by defeating Atlas de Guadalajara in a penalty shootout on June 6, 1999. The game was a thrilling 5-5 draw in regular time, with Toluca winning 5-4 on penalties. This final is remembered as one of the most exciting ever.

The early 2000s continued this success. In the Summer 2000 tournament, Toluca had a huge 9-0 win over Puebla Fútbol Club in the playoffs. They then beat Club Deportivo Guadalajara. In the final, they defeated Club Santos Laguna 7-1, becoming league champions for the sixth time on June 3, 2000.

National Successes and Lebrija's Departure (2000-2007)

In 2000, Enrique Meza became the coach of the Mexican National Team. Ricardo Ferrero took over as Toluca's coach. Toluca reached the Winter 2000 final but lost to Monarcas Morelia in a penalty shootout. This was a tough loss for the club.

After a difficult 2001 season, Ricardo La Volpe became coach. Toluca continued to perform well. In the Apertura 2002 tournament, under coach Alberto Jorge, Toluca won another First Division title. They defeated Monarcas Morelia 4-2, getting revenge for their previous final loss.

In 2003, Toluca won its second international title, the CONCACAF Champions Cup, again defeating Monarcas Morelia. They also won the Campeón de Campeones title in 2003 against Club de Fútbol Monterrey. In the Apertura 2005, Toluca won its eighth league title, beating Club de Fútbol Monterrey. They also won the Campeón de Campeones 2005-2006.

After the 2005 title, the team had a period of less success. This led to the departure of Rafael Lebrija, who had overseen five league titles for Toluca.

Fernando Corona, the Tenth League, and Top Winner in Short Tournaments (2007-2010)

In 2007, Fernando Corona Álvarez returned as sports president. He appointed José Manuel de la Torre as coach in 2008.

Under this new leadership, Toluca won the Apertura 2008 title. They beat Deportivo Cruz Azul in a thrilling penalty shootout (7-6 after a 9-8 total score). This made Toluca the team with the most wins in Mexico's "short tournaments" (a specific league format). Great players like Héctor Raúl Mancilla joined the team.

In 2010, the Mexican Football Federation renamed the tournament "Bicentennial 2010" to celebrate Mexico's 200 years of independence. Toluca, still coached by José Manuel de la Torre, finished third overall. They eliminated Club América and Pachuca in the playoffs. In the final, they beat Santos Laguna in a penalty shootout at the Nemesio Díez Stadium, winning another championship.

A Decade Without Titles (2011-2023)

After 2010, Toluca went through a period without winning major titles. José Saturnino Cardozo was coach for three years. In 2016, Hernán Cristante, a club legend, became the new technical director.

During this time, the Estadio Nemesio Díez was renovated for the club's 100th anniversary. Toluca played its home games at another stadium temporarily. In the Apertura 2016, they didn't make it to the playoffs.

The renovated Nemesio Díez Stadium was ready for the Clausura 2017. Toluca reached the semifinals but were eliminated by Club Deportivo Guadalajara. In the Apertura 2017, they reached the quarterfinals. So, they didn't win any titles in their centenary year.

In 2018, Toluca reached the Copa MX final but lost to Club Necaxa. In the league, Toluca finished first overall. They made it to the final but lost to Santos Laguna.

Coaching changes continued, with Ricardo La Volpe returning in 2019. However, results didn't improve, and Toluca finished near the bottom of the table.

The Clausura 2020 tournament was stopped early due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and no champion was named. Toluca finished 15th. In the 2020-21 seasons, Toluca finished 11th twice. They played in reclassification matches, winning one against León in penalties but losing to Cruz Azul in the quarterfinals. Alexis Canelo was the top scorer in Clausura 2021.

In Apertura 2021, Toluca finished 6th but lost in the reclassification round at home to Pumas. In Apertura 2022, Toluca reached the final but finished as runner-up.

Supporters

The most common nickname for the team is "red devils." This tradition started when Toluca was promoted to the First Division in 1953. In the early days, Toluca's colors were blue and white, but they later switched to the red color they use today.

Toluca also has other nicknames. They are sometimes called los escarlatas because of their red uniform. Another nickname is los choriceros, which refers to chorizo, a famous food from Toluca.

Deportivo Toluca has several official fan groups, including Perra Brava, Los Hijos del Averno, La Banda del Rojo, Garra Diablos, and La Fuerza Roja. Surveys show that Toluca is one of the most popular teams in Mexico, with millions of fans.

Stadium

The first home for Deportivo Toluca F.C. was on Avenida Colón in Toluca. It had a small football field and wooden stands. In 1919, the club's president, Román Ferrat, bought land called "Gachupines Dam" for a new headquarters. Here, Toluca hosted Real Club España, a four-time Mexican League champion.

"Presa de Gachupines" was Toluca's official field for a few years. In 1921, the team started using "Campo del Tívoli" for the Mexican State Championship. At Tivoli, Toluca played its first international game against Libertad from Costa Rica. When they joined the Second Division, Tivoli became their professional home. A year later, in 1952, they moved to "Campo Patria," where the Estadio Nemesio Díez was built.

Estadio Nemesio Díez (1954-Present)

In the 1940s and 1950s, Toluca played at a ground called Tivoli. Later, wooden stands were added, and it was named Campo Patria. In 1953, the club began building its own stadium on this same spot.

The stadium officially opened on August 8, 1954. The first match was between Deportivo Toluca F.C. and Yugoslavian team GNK Dinamo Zagreb. Dinamo won 4-1, and Enrique Sesma scored Toluca's first goal in the stadium's history.

The stadium has had several names over the years: Estadio Club Deportivo Toluca, Estadio Héctor Barraza, Estadio Luis Gutiérrez Dosal, Estadio Toluca 70, and Estadio Toluca 70–86. After the death of Nemesio Díez Riega, the club's owner, in June 2000, the stadium was renamed Estadio Nemesio Díez in his honor.

The stadium underwent a major renovation that finished in 2017. The project cost about 40 million US dollars. Four large support columns were built to improve visibility. The capacity increased from 22,000 to 30,000 seats. The renovation also included giant screens, new seats, and a sunroof.

The remodeled stadium officially reopened on January 15, 2017, with a league match against Club America. Gabriel Hauche scored the first goal for Toluca, and Toluca won 2-1. The stadium was fully completed in summer 2017.

Friendly Matches Against European Clubs

Date	Rival	Result
25-07-1954	G.N.K. Dinamo Zagreb	1–4
29-05-1990	Real Madrid C.F.	1–3
25-03-2003	Valencia C.F.	3–1
24-07-2008	C. Atlético de Madrid	1–1
25-07-2017	C. Atlético de Madrid	0–0
17-05-2022	Bayer Leverkusen F.G.	1–0

Club Badge and Kits

Badge

The badge used by Deportivo Toluca has changed a few times. The first design was a circle with the letters "D.T." for Club Deportivo Toluca. It had red letters on a white background. This "retro" logo is still used for some international games.

Later, the colors were swapped, with white letters on a red background. The club's full name was also added around the circle. Today, the team uses a modern version of the original badge. It's a full circle with "Deportivo Toluca Fútbol Club" written around it. It also has olive branches and a crown with stars, representing the national championships the club has won.

Kit Evolution and Colors

Toluca's uniform has changed a lot since 1917.

• 1917: The first uniform was a white shirt, dark blue shorts with a white stripe, and dark blue socks.
• 1925: A blue stripe was added across the chest, and the "CDT" shield appeared.
• 1929: The shirt became completely red, and the shorts turned white. The shield was removed for this uniform.
• 1930: The team wore a red shirt with blue shorts, still without the shield.
• 1932: Due to money problems, the uniform changed to a red shirt, white shorts, and red socks. This "retro" uniform is sometimes used in international competitions today.
• 1998 - 2010: The uniform became all red: red shirt, red shorts, red socks. This was during Toluca's "golden era" when they won many titles.
• 2010 - 2011: The shirt changed slightly, with a white horizontal stripe across the chest.
• 2011 - 2012: The design featured four "V"-shaped lines.
• 2012 - 2013: This design had white stripes on the arms and a wine-colored zig-zag stripe on the chest. For the Copa Libertadores, they used a black jersey with a white stripe.
• 2013 - 2014: The design went back to a classic look, similar to the 2000s. A "retro" shield from the 1960s was used on a gray jersey for a tournament.
• 2014 - 2015: The shirt featured a design inspired by the "Sol" stands of the Nemesio Díez stadium. A black "retro" jersey was also introduced as a third option.
• 2015 - 2017: The red jersey had a white stripe from the chest to the shoulder. The away shirt was more simple, with red sleeves. A purple third option was also used, with a "retro" shield.

1917-1924

1925-1929

1930-1931

1932-1997

1998-2024

Kit Suppliers and Sponsors

Period	Kit sponsor	Shirt sponsor
1980-1992	Adidas	–
1993-1994	Umbro	Victoria
1994-1997	Corona Sport	Victoria
1998-1999	Diadora	Victoria
2000-2010	Atletica	Banamex
2010-2023	Under Armour	Banamex
2023-2027	New Balance	Roshfrans

Additional Kit Sponsors

• Caliente
• Corona
• Roshfrans

Club Management

List of Presidents

Name	Period	Name	Period
Manuel Henkel	1917–1919	Román Ferrat	1919–1928
Fernando Barreto	1928–1936	Fernando Torres	1936–1944
Ignacio Longares	1944–1945	Samuel Martínez	1945–1951
José Ramírez	1951–1953	Luis Gutiérrez	1953–1956
Enrique Enríquez	1956–1963	Alfonso Lechuga	1963–1964
Santiago Velasco	1964–1966	Eduardo Monroy	1966–1969
Alfonso Faure	1969–1970	Javier Maawad	1970–1972
Fernando Corona	1972–1977	Germán Sánchez	1977–1980
Ernesto Nemer	1980–1981	Jesús Fernández	1981–1983
Germán Sánchez	1983–1984	Jesús Fernández	1984–1985
Fernando Corona	1985–1986	Germán Sánchez	1986–1987
Kurt Visetti	1987–1989	Antonio Mañón	1989–1992
José Roca	1992–1993	Jesús Fernández	1993–1995
Sergio Peláez	1995–1997	Rafael Lebrija	1997–2007
Fernando Corona	2007–2010	Santiago Velasco	2010–2011
Fernando Corona	2011–2013	Jesús Vallejo	2013–2015
Jaime León	2015–2017	Francisco Suinaga	2017–2023

Management Staff

Position	Staff
Sporting Chairman	Arturo Pérez
Sports Vice President	Santiago San Román
Corporate Vice President	Francisco Suinaga
Sports Management	Sinha
Director of Academy	Guillermo Morigi

Coaching Staff

Position	Staff
Manager	Antonio Mohamed
Assistant managers	Pablo Morant
	Shayr Mohamed
Goalkeeper coach	Óscar Resano
Fitness coaches	Carlos Kenny
	Stefano Zito
Physiotherapists	Miguel Reyes
	Carlos Placeres
Team doctors	Adolfo Martínez
	Carlos Villasana

Players

Current Squad

No. Position Player 1 GK Hugo González 2 DF Diego Barbosa 3 DF Antonio Briseño 4 DF Bruno Méndez 5 MF Franco Romero 6 DF Federico Pereira 7 MF Juan Pablo Domínguez 8 MF Nicolás Castro 9 FW Alexis Vega 10 MF Jesús Angulo 11 FW Helinho 12 GK Ronaldo Beltrán 13 DF Luan

No. Position Player 14 MF Marcel Ruiz 16 MF Héctor Herrera 17 DF Mauricio Isais 20 DF Jesús Gallardo 22 GK Luis García 23 DF Oswaldo Vírgen 24 MF Fernando Arce Jr. 25 DF Everardo del Villar 26 FW Paulinho 31 FW Robert Morales 33 MF Victor Arteaga 35 DF Álek Álvarez

Out on Loan

No. Position Player DF Brian García (at Pachuca) MF Frankie Amaya (at Los Angeles)

No. Position Player FW Anderson Duarte (at Mazatlán)

Reserve Teams

Toluca has reserve and academy teams, like the U20 and U23 sides. These teams help young players develop their skills for the main club.

Club Achievements

National Titles

Deportivo Toluca FC honours

Type	Competition	Titles	Winning editions	Runners-up
Top division	Primera División/Liga MX	11	1966–67, 1967–68, 1974–75, Verano 1998, Verano 1999, Verano 2000, Apertura 2002, Apertura 2005, Apertura 2008, Bicentenario 2010, Clausura 2025	1956–57, 1957–58, 1970–71, Invierno 2000, Apertura 2006, Apertura 2012, Clausura 2018, Apertura 2022
	Copa México/Copa MX	2	1955–56, 1988–89	1960–61, Clausura 2018
	Campeón de Campeones	5	1967, 1968, 2003, 2006, 2025	1956, 1975, 1989
Promotion division	Segunda División	1	1952–53	–
	Campeón de Campeones de la Segunda División	1	1953	–

International Titles

Type	Competition	Titles	Winning editions	Runners-up
Intercontinental CONCACAF CONMEBOL	Copa Interamericana	0	–	1969
Continental CONCACAF	CONCACAF Champions Cup/Champions League	2	1968, 2003	1998, 2006, 2013–14

Amateur Titles

• Campeonato Estatal Mexiquense: 1918–19, 1920–21, 1924–25, 1926–27, 1927–28, 1928–29, 1931–32, 1932–33, 1934–35, 1936–37, 1939–40, 1943–44, 1944–45, 1945–46.
• Liga Mayor de la Federación Central: 1933–34, 1935–36, 1937–38, 1938–39, 1942–43, 1943–44.
• Liga Mayor de Primera Fuerza de la Federación Central: 1941–42
• Liga Mayor de Segunda Fuerza de la Federación Central: 1940–41
• Liga Mayor de Tercera Fuerza de la Federación Central: 1946–47
• Campeonato Nacional Amateur: 1935–36
• Liga Municipal de Toluca: 1950–51

Friendly Titles

• Torneo Jarrito de Oro: 1956
• Torneo Pentagonal Internacional de la Ciudad de México: 1960
• Copa Orgullosamente Mexiquense: 1998
• Singapore International Quadrangular: 1999
• Trofeo Hispano-Mexicano: 2003
• Copa Chihuahua-El Heraldo: 2008
• Uniting teams by expanding borders: 2008
• Torneo Héctor Barraza: 2010
• Torneo Nacional de Fútbol SPK: 2011
• Copa Guadalajara: 2011
• Copa Toluca 500: 2019
• American Family Insurance Cup: 2023
• Copa del Pacífico: 2025

International Competitions

CONCACAF Tournaments

• CONCACAF Champions Cup: 13 appearances

• Leagues Cup: 2 appearances

2023: Round of 16

2024: Round of 16

CONMEBOL Tournaments

• Copa Libertadores: 3 appearances

2007: Round of 16

2013: Group stage

2016: Round of 16

• Copa Sudamericana: 1 appearance

2006: Semifinals

• Copa Merconorte: 1 appearance

2000: First round

• Copa Interamericana: 1 appearance

1969: Runner up

Managers

Name	From	To
David Albiter	1950	1952
Tomás Fábregas	1952	1953
Fernando García	1953	1955
Fernando González	1955	1957
Julio Carrasco	1957	1958
Gaspar Rubio	1958	1959
Eladio Ruiz	1959	1959
Fernando García	1959	1959
Bela Kalloi	1959	1959
Fernando García	1960	1961
José Martín	1961	1962
Francisco Berterame	1962	1963
Olten Ayres	1963	1963
Fernando García	1963	1964
Francisco Berterame	1964	1965
Arpad Fekete	1965	1966
Ignacio Trelles	1966	1973
José Moncebáez	1973	1974
Enrique Navarro	1974	1974
Ricardo de León	1974	1975
Luiz Peters	1975	1976
José Nogueira	1976	1977
György Marik	1977	1978
José Roca	1982	1984
Luis Estrada	1984	1985
Eduardo Ramos	1985	1986
Arpad Fekete	1986	1987
Roberto Matosas	1987	1988
Héctor Sanabria	1988	1989
Raul Cárdenas	1988	1991
José Vantolrá	1991	1992
Roberto Silva	1992	1995
José Pascuttini	1995	1995
Moisés Figueroa	1995	1995
Luis Garisto	1995	1996
Marco Trejo	1996	1996
Ángel López	1996	1996
Juan Álvarez	1996	1997
Enrique Meza	1997	2000
Ricardo Ferrero	2000	2001
Ricardo La Volpe	2001	2002
Wilson Graniolatti	2002	2002
Alberto Jorge	2002	2003
Ricardo Ferretti	2003	2004
Enrique Meza	2005	2005
Américo Gallego	2005	2007
José Pekerman	2007	2008
José de la Torre	2008	2010
Sergio Lugo	2010	2011
Héctor Eugui	2011	2011
Wilson Graniolatti	2011	2012
Enrique Meza	2012	2013
José Cardozo	2013	2016
Hernán Cristante	2016	2019
Ricardo La Volpe	2019	2019
José de la Torre	2019	2020
Hernán Cristante	2020	2021
Ignacio Ambriz	2021	2023
Renato Paiva	2024	2024
Antonio Mohamed	2024

Club Statistics

Overall Record by Competition

Competition	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Points
Liga MX	2396	965	701	730	3569	2931	638	3064
Copa MX	236	112	59	65	386	294	92	395
CONCACAF Champions Cup	77	39	18	20	150	82	68	135

Promotion and Relegation

Division	Years	First	Last	Promotions	Relegations
Primera División de México	70	1953–54	2023–24	1	0
Segunda División de México	3	1950–51	1953–54	1	0

Recent Seasons

Here are the results for Deportivo Toluca F.C. over the last ten seasons:

Season	Tournament	League											Cup	International	Result	League top goalscorer
		Division	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Rank	Liguilla				Player	Goals
2013–14	Apertura 2013	Liga MX	17	6	9	2	33	17	+16	27	5th	SF	DNP	CONCACAF Champions League	RU	Pablo Velázquez	12
	Clausura 2014	Liga MX	17	5	3	9	14	21	–7	18	13th	SF	DNP			Pablo Velázquez	7
2014–15	Apertura 2014	Liga MX	17	8	5	4	24	18	+6	29	4th	SF	QF	–		Pablo Velázquez	8
	Clausura 2015	Liga MX	17	6	6	5	20	18	+2	24	10th	DNQ	GS	–		Édgar Benítez	4
2015–16	Apertura 2015	Liga MX	17	10	2	5	33	24	+9	32	2nd	SF	SF	Copa Libertadores	R16	Enrique Triverio	10
	Clausura 2016	Liga MX	17	5	7	5	20	21	–1	22	11th	DNQ	DNP			Enrique Triverio	6
2016–17	Apertura 2016	Liga MX	17	6	6	5	22	21	+1	24	10th	DNQ	SF	–		Fernando Uribe	7
	Clausura 2017	Liga MX	17	8	3	6	21	20	+1	27	4th	SF	R16	–		Fernando Uribe	8
2017–18	Apertura 2017	Liga MX	17	8	5	4	24	21	+3	29	5th	QF	R16	–		Fernando Uribe	8
	Clausura 2018	Liga MX	17	11	3	3	24	13	+11	36	1st	RU	RU	–		Fernando Uribe	9
2018–19	Apertura 2018	Liga MX	17	8	2	7	27	22	+5	26	7th	QF	GS	CONCACAF Champions League	R16	Alexis Vega	6
	Clausura 2019	Liga MX	17	7	4	6	28	23	+5	25	9th	DNQ	DNP			Alexis Canelo	6
2019–20	Apertura 2019	Liga MX	18	4	5	9	16	26	–10	17	17th	DNQ	SF	–		Emmanuel Gigliotti	4
	Clausura 2020	Liga MX	10	2	4	4	16	18	–2	10	15th	Suspended due COVID-19 pandemic		–		Leonardo Fernández	8
2020–21	Apertura 2020	Liga MX	17	6	3	8	23	28	–5	21	11th	RE	Not held	–		Alexis Canelo	6
	Clausura 2021	Liga MX	17	6	4	7	26	24	+2	22	11th	QF		–		Alexis Canelo	11
2021–22	Apertura 2021	Liga MX	17	6	6	5	22	22	0	24	6th	RE		–		Alexis Canelo Rubens Sambueza	4
	Clausura 2022	Liga MX	17	5	4	8	21	36	–15	19	15th	DNQ		–		Leonardo Fernández	7
2022–23	Apertura 2022	Liga MX	17	7	6	4	27	23	+4	27	6th	RU		–		Jean Meneses	7

Club Records

Top Scorers

Position	Player	Period	Goals
1	José Cardozo	1995–2005	249
2	Vicente Pereda	1960–1975	119
3	Vicente Sánchez	2001–2007	85
4	José Abundis	1992–2004	84
5	Carlos Morales	1995-2002	84
6	Carlos Carús	1953–1962	77
7	Sinha	1999–2017	71
8	Héctor Mancilla	2008–2010	64
9	Juan Paz	1978–1986	62
10	Héctor Eugui	1972–1978	62

Top Appearances

Position	Player	Period	Games
1	Sinha	1999–2017	524
2	Antonio Ríos	2009–2021	424
3	Carlos Esquivel	2005–2019	423
4	Hernán Cristante	1993–2010	419
5	Paulo da Silva	2003–2017	383
6	José Cardozo	1995–2005	332
7	Alfredo Talavera	2010–2020	326
8	Vicente Pereda	1960–1975	322
9	Edgar Dueñas	2004–2015	307
10	José Abundis	1992–2004	270

Top Managers Appearances

Position	Manager	Period	Games
1	Ignacio Trelles	1966-1972	236
2	Enrique Meza	1997–2000	182
3	Hernán Cristante	2016–2019	174
4	José Cardozo	2013–2016	157
5	José de la Torre	2008–2010	150
6	José Roca	1982–1984	114
7	Américo Gallego	2005–2007	98
8	Ricardo La Volpe	2001–2002	86
9	Ricardo Ferretti	2003–2004	80
10	José Peckerman	2007–2008	41

Major Players

Here are some of the most important players who have played for Toluca, making 100 or more appearances for the club.

Name	Nationality	Position	Years	Apps	Goals
Walter Gassire		Goalkeeper	1974–1980	150	0
Wilson Graniolatti		Defender	1986–1988, 1989–1990	103	6
Marcelino Bernal		Midfielder	1991–1997	130	30
José Abundis		Forward	1992–2000, 2004–2006	260	80
Hernán Cristante		Goalkeeper	1993–1994, 1995–1996, 1998–2010	419	1
Enrique Alfaro		Midfielder	1994–2002	226	31
José Cardozo		Forward	1995–2005	329	248
Rafael García		Midfielder	1998–2004	214	27
Sinha		Midfielder	1999–2014, 2016–2017	543	61
Vicente Sánchez		Forward	2001–2007	242	85
Sergio Ponce		Midfielder	2001–2008	184	18
Miguel Almazán		Defender	2002–2010, 2013–2016	112	2
Paulo da Silva		Defender	2003–2009, 2013–2017	379	30
Édgar Dueñas		Defender	2004–2015	305	15
Carlos Esquivel		Midfielder	2005–2017, 2019	432	45
Néstor Calderón		Midfielder	2008–2012	137	22
Antonio Ríos		Midfielder	2008–2021	314	13
Alfredo Talavera		Goalkeeper	2009–2020	321	1
Isaác Brizuela		Forward	2009–2012, 2013–2014	149	13
Osvaldo González		Defender	2010–2011, 2016–2019	132	8
Pablo Velázquez		Forward	2013–2017	109	17
Édgar Benítez		Forward	2012–2015	109	17
Fernando Uribe		Forward	2015–2018	100	46

Rivalries

Clásico Mexiquense

The Clásico Mexiquense is a special football match played between Club Deportivo Toluca and Toros Neza. This rivalry started in the 1970s because both teams were from the State of Mexico.

The rivalry began in 1978 when the Laguna Football Club moved to Nezahualcóyotl and became Club Deportivo Coyotes Neza. This rivalry lasted for 10 years until Coyotes Neza moved away in 1988.

In 1993, the Clásico Mexiquense became strong again with the founding of Toros Neza. This new rivalry was very exciting. Toluca won the Orgullamente Mexiquense Cup against Toros Neza in 1998.

The rivalry continued until the late 1990s when Toros Neza moved again and disappeared. However, Toros Neza returned to a lower league in 2010. Even though the team moved again in 2013, Toros Neza returned to the Second Division in 2014. This means there's a chance for friendly matches and the return of the Clásico Mexiquense.

Club Reserves and Academy

Toluca Premier

Toluca Premier is a team that helps develop young players for Club Deportivo Toluca. They play in the Premier Promotion League. The team was founded in 2015 and plays its home games at the Metepec Facilities. This team is part of a project to help players over 20 years old improve their skills.

Reserve Team

Toluca's reserve team and academy system include teams for players under 20 and under 17. These teams compete in national leagues to train future football stars.

Women's Team

Deportivo Toluca Femenil is the women's football team of Deportivo Toluca. It was founded in 2017. They play in the Liga MX Femenil, which is the top women's football league in Mexico. The women's team sometimes plays its home games at the Estadio Nemesio Díez, sharing it with the men's team. For other matches, they play at the Metepec Facilities, which is the club's training center. Toluca hosted the first Copa MX Femenil tournament in 2017 before the league's first season.

See also

In Spanish: Deportivo Toluca Fútbol Club para niños