Santiago Muñoz (footballer, born 2002)

Santiago René Muñoz Robles (born 14 August 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Newcastle United on loan from Santos Laguna. Born in the United States, he represents the Mexico under-23 national team.

For other people with the same name, see Santiago Muñoz.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Muñoz and the second or maternal family name is Robles.
Santiago Muñoz
Personal information
Full name Santiago René Muñoz Robles[1]
Date of birth (2002-08-14) 14 August 2002
Place of birth El Paso, Texas, United States
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Newcastle United
(on loan from Santos Laguna)
Number 30
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Santos Laguna 19 (3)
2021– → Newcastle United (loan) 0 (0)
National team‡
2019 Mexico U17 16 (8)
2021– Mexico U23 3 (0)
Honours
Men's football
Representing  Mexico
FIFA U-17 World Cup
2019 BrazilTeam
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 30 May 2021
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 31 March 2021

Club career

Santos Laguna

Muñoz made his professional debut with Santos Laguna under manager Guillermo Almada on 25 October 2020 in a Liga MX match against Atlético San Luis, coming on as a substitute, winning 2–1.[2]

Newcastle United (loan)

On 31 August 2021, Muñoz joined Premier League side Newcastle United on an 18-month loan deal, linking up with the club's academy sides with the English club having the option to make the deal permanent.[3]

International career

Mexico U-17

He was part of the roster that participated at the 2019 CONCACAF U-17 Championship,[4] scoring five goals, where Mexico won the competition.

He also participated at the 2019 U-17 World Cup,[5] where Mexico finished runner-up.

Mexico U-23

He participated at the 2020 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship, appearing in three matches, where Mexico won the competition.

Career statistics

Club
As of 30 May 2021[6]
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Santos Laguna 2020–21 Liga MX 193–––193
Career total 193000000193
Notes

    Honours

    Mexico U17

    Mexico U23

    Individual

    References
    1. "FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019: List of Players: Mexico" (PDF). FIFA. 31 October 2019. p. 15. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 December 2019.
    2. Flemming, Connor. "Goal! The Dream Begins: Santiago Muñoz Makes Santos Laguna Debut". The18.com.
    3. "Magpies sign teenager Santiago Munoz". www.nufc.co.uk. 31 August 2021.
    4. "Efraín Álvarez encabeza lista del Tri para el Premundial Sub-17".
    5. Medel, Édgar Malagón (7 October 2019). "Revelan lista del Tri para Mundial Sub-17; la encabeza la 'joya' que Zlatan alaba" (in Spanish). Mediotiempo. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
    6. Santiago Muñoz at Soccerway. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
    7. "FIFA U-17 World Cup 2019 - Goal of the Tournament". FIFA. Archived from the original on November 19, 2019.


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