Top 10 Best Mexican Soccer Teams
Mexican soccer runs on passion, pride, and rivalries that can turn an ordinary match into absolute chaos in the best possible way. Liga MX has built a reputation for packed stadiums, intense atmospheres, and clubs with histories that stretch across generations. Some teams are defined by trophy counts, some by their youth development, and some by fan bases that treat every result like a family matter.
That is what makes a list like this fun to argue over. The best Mexican clubs are not just successful on paper. They carry identity. They represent cities, traditions, and styles of play that people remember long after the final whistle. From title-winning giants to beloved clubs with massive support, Mexican teams give the sport color, drama, and enough debate to last all season.
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Chivas
1. Chivas:
Good: Tradition, passion, lovable, famous in and out of Mexico, second most successful team.
Bad: Because of administrative problems in recent years, Chivas has not been as successful as in previous decades.
2. America:
Good: Massive spender, most league titles, keeps competition level growing in the league.
Bad: Most hated team in Mexico, is owned by very corrupt and influential people, believed to fix games.
3. Cruz Azul:
Good: The team with the second most passionate fans and very popular in past decades.
Bad: The team has not won a league title in almost two decades, with lots of ups and downs.
4. Toluca, Pumas, Necaxa, and Atlante (Old School):
Good: Have had great years in the past, helped build Mexican football history.
Bad: Don't have much fan support now, consistency and administration problems have been haunting them.
5. Tigres and Monterrey:
Good: In recent years have spent massively to be in the top five most competitive clubs in the league and have resulted in titles.
Bad: Fan base not as big as other teams, most of them are in northern Mexico.
6. Pachuca, Santos, Leon (New School):
Good: Underdogs, in recent times have become more competitive, accomplishments include back-to-back league champs or international champs.
Bad: Don't spend as much as top clubs in the league, are not constant and fan base not as big as old school clubs.
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Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul Fútbol Club, A.C., or simply Cruz Azul, is a Mexican football club that plays in the top division of Mexican football, Liga MX. The team was originally based in the town of Jasso, south of Tula de Allende in the state of Hidalgo. In 1971, the club moved to Mexico City and began playing home... read more
Chivas, America, and Toluca are over 100 years old and have only 10/11 titles to show for it. Cruz Azul has 8 titles in 45 years and goes to the playoffs every year. Sure, they almost never win them, but every year they are there.
Currently, they are at the top of the percentage table and have been there for a very long time. Chivas and America don't even deserve to be at the top of the list. The only other teams that should rule the top of this list, alongside Cruz Azul, are, in my opinion, Pumas and Santos.
And maybe Toluca, since it's less older than Chivas and America and recently has gotten some good scores. But yeah, Cruz Azul is boss!
Even though I am actually 17 years old and have never seen them win anything (unless I play my FIFA games), I will support this team to the end.
They have some of the best players in Mexican history, and even though they don't win the league cup, they have won some tournaments in the last few years, so it makes up for it. I will celebrate like crazy when they finally win the Mexican title.
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Pachuca
Competing in Liga MX, the top tier of Mexican soccer, this club is based in Pachuca, Hidalgo. Their home stadium is Estadio Hidalgo, and they have won multiple domestic titles, including six Liga MX championships. They have also earned five CONCACAF Champions League titles. The team's colors are white... read more
Pachuca is the most successful team in the 21st century when it comes to international appearances and cups. They have managed to win six titles since 1999 in the Liga MX and six in international cups. The most important one being the Copa Sudamericana in 2006. Pachuca CF remains the only North American team to win a tournament outside of North America, defeating Colo Colo, who had young Arturo Vidal and Alexis Sanchez. Pachuca has produced great Mexican youngsters who now play in Europe, such as Herrera (FC Porto), Lozano (PSV), and Erick Gutierrez (PSV). They also have the only Universidad de Futbol in Mexico, with Leon in the process of having one in 2020.
In summary, Pachuca is a consistent underdog deserving of respect, even though their fan base may not be as large. Pachuca is slowly gaining international fans, with Costa Rica being the latest example (Pachuca purchased "El Oso," the former goalkeeper of Herediano).
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América
Best Mexican soccer team without a doubt. Why are you kidding yourself? You know deep down they're the best. They have won the most championships of any other team, although they now have to share that with Chivas. They'll get back on top, though, and regain their record, especially as Chivas is trash and struggles just to make the postseason.
Most consecutive postseason appearances of any other team, best stadium in the country, never give up and win insane comebacks. Don't believe me? Ask a Cruz Azul fan. So, yeah, America is the best team of them all, and Chivas is sad little garbage.
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Monterrey
Another top-level Mexican soccer team, C.F. Monterrey is based in Monterrey, Nuevo León. They have won multiple Liga MX championships and play their home games at Estadio BBVA, which opened in 2015. Their team colors include navy blue and white.
They've been the best team in the last few years, having won 2 league titles in the last 3 years. They're the actual sub-champions, they've won the last 2 Champions Leagues in a row, and they've been in the very first places in the last 7 seasons. They are the best team on the percentage table.
They have the best players of the league. They're consistent, and they play touch-magic football.
Monterrey has been improved by the quality of their young players. They have been constantly winning championships and scoring goals. With their top player, Suazo, they are no doubt the best in Mexico.
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Tigres
Tigres is the best team ever. They have been to the championships more than Monterrey has. Sure, they have 7 stars, but Tigres is the best soccer team in Mexico yet!
I love Tigres. They have won 6 Liga MX, and they have amazing players like Javier Aquino, Hugo Ayala, and Eduardo Vargas. Tigres for life!
Best team, best players, most successful of the decade.
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Santos
The fact that they are coming up more quickly than most teams in Liga MX, with six titles and several other trophies, makes them one of the best teams in Liga MX. Only 35 years old but have already gained half of the trophies compared to the bigger teams. Proud to be a fan.
Santos are true warriors. Once a warrior, always a warrior. SANTOS LAGUNA Forever, and my pride for this team will live forever.
Has the highest rate of titles per number of seasons.
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Pumas
I can tell you all about their history, sure, but also they have the coolest jerseys in Mexico and possibly the world.
Pumas has 7 championships and was the only team to win 2 championships in a row. Also beat Real Madrid.
Hugo Sanchez, Dr. Luis Garcia, Hector Moreno, Jesus Gallardo, Jorge Campos, Jaime Lozano... does that make a point?
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Toluca
Deportivo Toluca Fútbol Club S.A. de C.V. is a professional Mexican football club based in Toluca, in the State of Mexico. They play their home matches at Nemesio Díez Stadium. Toluca competes in Liga MX and has won the league championship ten times, making them one of the most successful clubs in Mexican... read more
One of the most historic teams in Liga MX, one of the most successful also, the third most successful to be exact. This team has proven to be a tough contender against America, Chivas, Cruz Azul, and Pumas "the big 4," and beat them many times. Even against the new trend teams from Monterrey, they have proven that you can't go easy on the Red Devils.
Toluca has 10 championships, only 2 less than America and Chivas. Ranking Toluca in the 8th position is disrespectful. Toluca is big, not popular. Honor to whom honor is due.
Toluca should be higher. I'm only 22 years old. I'm not 100 years old, so who cares about many years ago?
For as long as I've liked soccer, I've seen Toluca win more titles (7) than any other teams and be 2nd place 3 times. Since 1998, I think Toluca needs to be higher.
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León
In just two years, they were promoted to the first division, won the first division title back to back in 2013 and 2014, earned a spot to compete in the Copa Libertadores, and had players compete in the 2014 World Cup. They are no doubt the best team out there right now! LEON, GTO!
Leon is the third Mexican team to defeat a Brazilian team at home. They are also the first to be Campeonisimo. They're also one of the few teams to have fans worldwide, in Mexico that is.
First team to ever be a Campeonisimo, winning the League and Mexico cup in the same year, and recently grabbing two back-to-back titles being the BiCampeon since 2004's Pumas.
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Lobos BUAP
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Atlético Reynosa
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Tijuana
What? Xolos number 13? I mean, when have you heard that a team becomes champion in just 5 years of existence!
Early team, great players, a future is coming. They will win most games with gaining bond.
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Morelia
Monarcas Morelia is one of the best teams in Mexico. They are always protagonists in the league, have won titles recently, and have played in many finals.
They were named the best team in the world in April 2002 by FIFA. They have also participated in many CONCACAF Champions League tournaments and the Copa Libertadores, the most important soccer tournament in South America. Established in 1924.
Young team that has very good fuerzas básicas and doesn't have a lot of fans. They always qualify for la liguilla and have beaten América, Cruz Azul, Pumas, and Chivas - the "big four" - in the last couple of years.
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Atlas
Chivas suck. Atlas are the best team in the world. I bet they could beat any team.
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Club Necaxa
Team with 3 titles and 4 from the amateur era. A team with a lot of history.
The team that beat Real Madrid in an international cup - what more can I say?
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Puebla F.C.
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La Piedad
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Querétaro
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Chiapas
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Veracruz
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Dorados
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Leones Negros
Leones Negros is the team that was born big (grande). In their first two years in the first division, they reached the finals. Unfortunately, they lost 1 - 0 in four games.
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Atlético San Luis
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FC Juárez
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Toros Neza
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Tecos