Several players have shed the “traitor” label to play on their arch-rival’s side. It happens all over the world and also in Nuevo León.
The rivalry is old, it has fed on the jealous triumphs and failures of others that cause pleasure. Tigres and Monterrey share a status and also the history of some players who have worn both jerseys.
Before a new edition of the Clásico Regio, in GOAL we remember them.
ALFREDO “ALACRAN” JIMENEZ
“Alacrán”‘s great talent in attack made him a top scorer, scoring 108 times in his career with both institutions.
Monterey: 1970-1975
Tigers: 1975-76 and 1978-1981
FRANCISCO JAVIER CRUZ
He made his debut at the age of just 17 in 1984 playing for the lower ranks of Monterrey and after his adventure in European football with Logroñés of Spain he joined Tigres.
Monterey: 1984-88
Tigers: 1992-1995
ALDO DE NIGRIS
Appearing in 2002 with Tigres in the first division through Tuca Ferretti, he scored 20 goals with that shirt and his first chance at Monterrey came a few years later.
Tigers: 2002-07
Monterrey: 2009-13 (69 goals) and 2015-17
SEBASTIAN ABREU
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In a short time and having worn several shirts in Mexican football, the Uruguayan played for both clubs.
Monterrey: 2006 (8 goals)
Tigers: 2007 (7 goals)
LUIS HERNANDEZ
El Matador gained experience in Mexican football and experienced a Clásico Regio on both sides.
Monterey: 1992-93
Tigers: 1998-99
JOSE ANTONIO NORIEGA
His time with Monterrey was much more prominent than with Tigres, the midfielder made his debut with Pumas and also played for Cruz Azul, Santos and Morelia.
Monterey: 1992-1996
Tigers: 1999-2000
GASTON FERNANDEZ
He came to Monterrey on loan from Argentine football and after returning to his country to play with San Lorenzo, he was part of Tigres in two phases.
Monterey: 2005-06
Tigers: 2007-08, 2009-10
CARLOS OCHOA
The Mexican striker is also one of those who has toured the country with various clubs and Nuevo León was no exception. He made his debut with Tigres and after a failed adventure in European football, he returned with the Cats to take part in two periods and later wear the Monterrey jersey.
Tigers: 2001-2002, 2003, 2011
Monterey: 2006-2008
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