Cruz Azul have 41 players in their 2026 squad: 5 goalkeepers, 12 defenders, 14 midfielders, 10 forwards. The average age is 23.6.
Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A. Gudiño | 28 |
| 13 | R. Rodríguez | 24 |
| 23 | K. Mier | 25 |
| 30 | E. Ochoa | 20 |
| 61 | Bruno Salgado | 20 |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | A. Mozo | 28 |
| 3 | O. Campos | 23 |
| 4 | W. Ditta | 28 |
| 5 | J. Orozco | 23 |
| 12 | A. Montes | 25 |
| 15 | R. Orquin | 22 |
| 22 | J. Rodarte | 21 |
| 28 | R. Rubio | 24 |
| 32 | C. Jiménez | 23 |
| 33 | G. Piovi | 31 |
| 49 | J. Díaz | 19 |
| 66 | J. Suárez | 19 |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | É. Lira | 25 |
| 8 | A. Palavecino | 29 |
| 10 | A. Montaño | 23 |
| 16 | J. Márquez | 25 |
| 17 | A. García | 24 |
| 19 | C. Rodríguez | 28 |
| 20 | J. Paradela | 27 |
| 55 | R. Gonzalez | 20 |
| 60 | A. Castro | 20 |
| 67 | K. Velázquez | 20 |
| 68 | C. Valdivia | 20 |
| 70 | I. Silva | 20 |
| 196 | Ian Ramírez | 18 |
| 213 | J. Duran Islas | 21 |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | N. Ibáñez | 31 |
| 11 | C. Ebere | 27 |
| 14 | J. Calero | 27 |
| 18 | L. Romero | 21 |
| 21 | G. Fernández | 31 |
| 27 | B. Gamboa | 23 |
| 29 | C. Rotondi | 28 |
| 194 | A. Morales | 20 |
| 214 | M. Levy | 19 |
| 258 | Emiliano Castaneda | 18 |
Cruz Azul manager
V. Sánchez (Uruguay, aged 46) is the Cruz Azul head coach since 2025.
Cruz Azul key players this season
Cruz Azul players among the Liga MX scoring and assist leaders:
- N. Ibáñez: 4 goals, 1 assists
- G. Fernández: 4 goals, 1 assists
- J. Paradela: 2 goals, 5 assists
- C. Rodríguez: 0 goals, 5 assists
When does Cruz Azul play next?
Cruz Azul’s next match is U.N.A.M. – Pumas vs Cruz Azul in the Liga MX on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- US: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ and FOX (Sun, Oct 11, 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT)
Cruz Azul stadium
Cruz Azul play at Estadio Azteca in D.F. (capacity 106,187).
Frequently asked questions
How many players are in the Cruz Azul squad?
Cruz Azul have 41 registered players: 5 goalkeepers, 12 defenders, 14 midfielders, 10 forwards.
Who is the Cruz Azul manager?
V. Sánchez is the Cruz Azul head coach.
Who is the youngest player at Cruz Azul?
Ian Ramírez, aged 18.
Who is the oldest player at Cruz Azul?
G. Piovi, aged 31.
Updated Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:29 PM ET