Liga MX: Top 5 Leading Goalscorers in Mexican League's History

Let’s find out who leads Liga MX’s all-time goalscoring charts.

Liga MX has seen an array of exceptional goalscorers throughout its history. These players have etched their names in Mexican football’s record books with their remarkable goalscoring exploits.

In this article, we will take a look at the top 5 leading goalscorers in the history of Liga MX.

5 – Horacio Casarin (238 goals)

Starting off our list is the prolific striker Horacio Casarín. While many may not be familiar with his name today, Casarín was a force to be reckoned with during his playing career from 1936 to 1957. Casarín showcased his talents at clubs like Necaxa, Atlante, América, Monterrey, Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz, and Club Atlético Zacatepec.

His goal-scoring exploits were particularly impressive during his time at Atlante, where he made a significant impact. Casarín even had a stint at Barcelona in Spain. He represented Mexico in the 1950 World Cup, scoring an impressive 15 goals in just 16 games for his national team.

4 – Jose Saturnino Cardozo (249 goals)

Next up is the Paraguayan sensation José Saturnino Cardozo, who holds a special place in Toluca’s history. Cardozo joined the “Diablos Rojos” in the 1994/1995 season and went on to become their all-time top scorer. During his decade-long tenure at Toluca, Cardozo etched his name in the record books by netting an impressive 249 goals, all in the Mexican league. His accomplishments include four league titles and a remarkable 29 goals in a single tournament, cementing his status as a Toluca idol.

3 – Jared Borgetti (252 goals)

Jared Borgetti, one of the most important strikers in Mexican soccer history, claims the third spot on our list. Not only is he Mexico‘s second-highest all-time goal scorer at the international level, but he also made a significant impact in the Liga MX.

Borgetti spent the majority of his career in Mexico, representing eight different teams. However, it was at Santos Laguna where he truly left his mark, becoming the club’s all-time leading goalscorer. With 252 league goals to his name, Borgetti’s prowess and consistency were evident throughout his career.

2 – Carlos Hermosillo (294 goals)

Carlos Hermosillo, a true goal-scoring machine, secures the second position on our list. Spending 16 of his 18 playing seasons in the Liga MX, Hermosillo played for seven different clubs. However, it was his time at Cruz Azul that defined his legacy, accounting for 169 of his impressive 294 Liga MX goals.

Not only did Hermosillo win the league’s golden boot three consecutive times, but he also clinched five league titles during his tenure at América, his first club. Despite wearing the number 27 shirt throughout his career, he was denied permission to wear it in the 1994 World Cup due to FIFA’s numbering system.

1 – Evanivaldo Castro ‘Cabinho’ (312 goals)

At the top of our list is the Brazilian sensation Evanivaldo Castro, commonly known as Cabinho. Cabinho’s scoring prowess was unrivaled, as he found the back of the net an astounding 312 times during his 14-year spell in the Liga MX. UNAM and Atlante were the primary beneficiaries of his goal-scoring abilities, with Cabinho netting 151 and 108 league goals for each club, respectively.

Notably, he won the Liga MX golden boot in eight different seasons, including a remarkable streak of seven consecutive seasons from 1975 to 1982. Despite his incredible goal-scoring exploits, Cabinho only managed to secure one Liga MX title, which he won with UNAM in 1976-77.