# Claudio Suárez

Mexican defender who set the record for the most caps (177) in the history of the Mexican national team — a record held for over a decade. Known as "El Emperador," he played for Club América and Chivas and was one of the pillars of Mexico's defense during the 1990s and 2000s.

## Quick Facts

- **Born:** December 17, 1968
- **Birthplace:** Texcoco, Mexico
- **Nationality:** Mexican
- **Occupation:** association football player
- **Category:** Athletes
- **Also Known As:** El Emperor

## Overview

Claudio Suárez Sánchez is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. With 177 caps for the Mexico national team, he is regarded as one of the best North American players of all time.

## Wikipedia Context

This profile section is complemented from Wikipedia for Claudio Suárez. Mexican footballer (born 1968)

## Sources

Primary source page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudio_Su%C3%A1rez

## Timeline

### 1968 — Birth
Birth of Claudio Suárez.

### 2026 — Wikipedia Complement
Profile metadata and editorial blocks were complemented using Wikipedia and Wikidata references.

### 2026 — Profile Update
Structured profile components were updated to improve completeness.

## Quotes

> "Profile note: Claudio Suárez was complemented using Wikipedia reference material."
> — Claudio Suárez, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Editorial note: This block stores profile notes and source context, not attributed quotations."
> — Claudio Suárez, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

> "Source note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudio_Su%C3%A1rez"
> — Claudio Suárez, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

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