# Cuauhtémoc Blanco Cuauhtémoc Blanco is one of the most beloved and technically gifted footballers in Mexican history. A creative attacking midfielder, he became famous for his "Cuauhtemiña" dribbling move — trapping the ball between his feet and leaping past defenders — and for his 100 caps and 38 goals with the Mexican national team. After retirement he entered politics and served as Governor of Morelos. ## Quick Facts - **Born:** January 17, 1973 - **Birthplace:** Mexico City, Mexico - **Nationality:** Mexican - **Occupation:** governor - **Category:** Athletes - **Net Worth:** $5M (est. 2024) - **Also Known As:** El Cuauhtémoc, El Temo ## Overview Cuauhtémoc Blanco Bravo is a Mexican politician and former professional footballer serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies. ## Wikipedia Context This profile section is complemented from Wikipedia for Cuauhtémoc Blanco. Mexican footballer and politician (born 1973) ## Sources Primary source page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuauht%C3%A9moc_Blanco ## Timeline ### 1973 — Birth Birth of Cuauhtémoc Blanco. ### 1992 — Beginnings Blanco started his career with América in 1992, where he won various... Beginnings Blanco started his career with América in 1992, where he won various awards, both team-based and individual, and had various loan stints with Necaxa, Spanish club Real Valladolid, and Veracruz ### 1996 — He was previously married to Marisela Santoyo from 1996 to 2003, with whom he... He was previously married to Marisela Santoyo from 1996 to 2003, with whom he has a son, Cuauhtémoc Jr., born the same year of their wedding ### 1997 — He was loaned for Winter 1997 and Summer 1998 at Necaxa, in which he scored 13... He was loaned for Winter 1997 and Summer 1998 at Necaxa, in which he scored 13 goals in 28 appearances ### 1998 — He won his first Golden Boot with 16 goals in the Winter 1998 season for Las... He won his first Golden Boot with 16 goals in the Winter 1998 season for Las Águilas ### 2000 — After their separation in 2000, Blanco had an affair with Liliana Lago, which... After their separation in 2000, Blanco had an affair with Liliana Lago, which produced a daughter, Bárbara, born in 2002 ### 2004 — He returned to Mexico and spent the 2004 Apertura season with Veracruz, where... He returned to Mexico and spent the 2004 Apertura season with Veracruz, where they ended up winning their group, but were defeated in the playoffs by UNAM ### 2005 — In May 2005, Blanco won his first club championship as a player, leading Club... In May 2005, Blanco won his first club championship as a player, leading Club América to its tenth league title, when Club América defeated U.A.G ### 2007 — Chicago Fire Blanco in Chicago in 2009 during his time with the Chicago Fire On... Chicago Fire Blanco in Chicago in 2009 during his time with the Chicago Fire On 2 April 2007, Blanco ventured on to Major League Soccer in the United States and signed with Chicago Fire ### 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: Cuauhtémoc Blanco was complemented using Wikipedia reference material." > — Cuauhtémoc Blanco, Peoplebio editorial note (2026) > "Editorial note: This block stores profile notes and source context, not attributed quotations." > — Cuauhtémoc Blanco, Peoplebio editorial note (2026) > "Source note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuauht%C3%A9moc_Blanco" > — Cuauhtémoc Blanco, Peoplebio editorial note (2026) --- Source: https://peoplebio.info/p/cuauhtemoc-blanco