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Claudio Suárez is a retired Mexican professional footballer who played as a central defender for the Mexico national team. Known as "El Emperador," he earned 177 international caps between 1992 and 2006, making him one of the highest-capped outfield players in the history of the sport. At the club level, he spent the majority of his career in Mexico's Liga MX, playing for clubs including UNAM, Guadalajara, and Tigres UANL. He represented Mexico in multiple FIFA World Cup and CONCACAF Gold Cup tournaments.
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Who was Claudio Suárez?
Claudio Suárez was a Mexican central defender known by the nickname El Emperador. He represented Mexico internationally from 1992 to 2006.
Which World Cups did Claudio Suárez play in?
Suárez played every minute of Mexico's 1994 and 1998 World Cup campaigns. He missed the 2002 tournament through injury but was included in Mexico's 2006 World Cup squad.
Which clubs did Claudio Suárez play for?
His club career included Pumas UNAM, Chivas de Guadalajara, Tigres UANL, and Chivas USA. MLS records identify Chivas USA as his final professional club in the United States.
Why are Claudio Suárez's 177 international caps notable?
He is commonly credited with 177 official appearances for Mexico between 1992 and 2006. That total made him Mexico's record appearance holder for many years before Andrés Guardado moved ahead of him.
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