Héctor Moreno
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Records
Héctor Moreno's career is distinguished by longevity and consistency at the highest levels. He is one of only a few Mexican outfield players to appear in four World Cups, a testament to his durability and skill. His move to Roma in 2017 made history as the first Mexican in the club's 90-year existence, and he was the only Mexican in the Champions League for a top-four league club at the time. With over 140 caps for Mexico, he ranks among the most-capped defenders in the nation's history, a mark of his importance to El Tri across three decades. His club career saw him win league titles in two different countries, and his leadership on and off the pitch earned him respect from teammates and opponents alike.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
First Mexican player in Roma history
Signed a four-year contract with Roma, becoming the first Mexican in the club's history.
Four-time World Cup participant
Represented Mexico in four World Cups (2010, 2014, 2018, 2022), a rare feat for an outfield player.
Over 140 international caps
Earned more than 140 caps for Mexico, ranking among the most-capped defenders in Mexican history.
Records & Feats
First Mexican player in Roma history
Signed with Roma in 2017, becoming the first Mexican in the club's 90-year history.
Only Mexican in Champions League for a top-four league club
At the time of his Roma signing, he was the only Mexican playing in the Champions League for a club from a top-four European league.
Four consecutive World Cups for Mexico
Played in four consecutive World Cups (2010, 2014, 2018, 2022), a feat achieved by very few outfield players.