Pumas UNAMAlthough it has always been characterized by giving space to footballers who have appeared in their careers, it has never been limited to opening the gates for outsiders who wanted to wear the shirt auriazul on Liga MX.
And among the players with these characteristics, the South Americans are the ones who had the highest participation in National University Club. 31 Argentines; 12 Uruguayans; 10 Chileans; seven Paraguayans, four Colombians; three Ecuadorians and, among others; 13 Brazilians.
Of the latter, there are mainly four footballers entering Pumas UNAM they left their mark, being the creators of titles obtained in history. Here, his review Give Blue and Gold with the most relevant.
Ricardo Ferreti
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He was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1954. He came to Mexico in 1977 to play in the Atlas and the following year he left for Puma. He played until 1985 and then retired in 1990. In total he won five titles as a footballer: the championships of the 1980/1981 season, the Concacaf Champions Cup of 1980 and 1982, the Inter-American Cup of 1981 and 1990/1991 Season. In the latter, remembered for the launch known since then as Tucazo, for the goal in the final against America. In addition, a few years later, as a coach, he would win the 2009 Clausura a Liga MX.
Cabinho
For some, directly one of the greatest idols in history Puma. He played between 1974 and 1979. 151 goals in 184 games in total. It was an important part of winning the 1974/1975 Mexico Cup titles and the 1976/1977 first division championship.
Leandro Augusto
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Naturalized Mexican, Leandro Augusto it was part of one of the most glorious times of the University. He was a champion with Puma from Closing and Opening 2004, Champions Cup 2003/2004, Santiago Bernabéu Trophy 2004, Closing 2009 and Closing 2011.
Ailton Da Silva
He had two cycles. One between 2002 and 2006 and later in 2007. He was also part of the team that won the Clausura and Apertura titles in 2004, the 2003-2004 Champions League and the epic victory over Real Madrid at home for the Santiago Bernabéu Trophy.