Carlos Hermosillo, Mexico footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

Carlos Hermosillo is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a forward. He is also known as El Grandote de Cerro Azul (\"The big tall one from Cerro Azul\").

Hermosillo's legacy is closely tied to two clubs: Club América, where he made his professional debut, and Cruz Azul, where he remains the all-time leading scorer. Over an 18-year professional career, he won seven Primera División titles, and topped the league in scoring for three consecutive seasons. He stands as the second-highest goalscorer in the history of Mexico's top division, trailing only Cabinho.

On the international stage, Hermosillo retired as Mexico’s all-time leading scorer with 34 goals. He represented his country at two FIFA World Cups, in 1986 and 1994.