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{{short description|Mexican footballer (born 1975)}}
{{family name hatnote|Morales|Higuera|lang=Spanish}}
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| name = Ramón Morales
| name = Ramón Morales
| image =
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| fullname = Ramón Morales Higuera<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fifadata.com/document/fwc/2006/PDF/FWC_2006_SquadLists.pdf |title=2006 FIFA World Cup Germany: List of Players: Mexico |publisher=FIFA |page=18 |date=21 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190610174527/https://www.fifadata.com/document/fwc/2006/PDF/FWC_2006_SquadLists.pdf |archive-date=10 June 2019}}</ref>
| fullname = Ramón Morales Higuera
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1975|10|10}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1975|10|10|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[La Piedad, Michoacán]], [[Mexico]]
| birth_place = [[La Piedad, Michoacán]], Mexico
| height = {{convert|1.68|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| height = 1.68 m
| position = [[Midfielder]]
| currentclub =
| currentclub =
| years1 = 1993–1995
| position = [[midfielder|Left midfielder]]
| clubnumber =
| years1 = 1993-1995
| years2 = 1995–1998
| years3 = 1999–2010
| years4 = 2010–2011
| clubs1 = [[C.F. La Piedad|La Piedad]]
| clubs1 = [[C.F. La Piedad|La Piedad]]
| caps1 = 26
| goals1 = 15
| years2 = 1995–1998
| clubs2 = [[C.F. Monterrey|Monterrey]]
| clubs2 = [[C.F. Monterrey|Monterrey]]
| clubs3 = [[C.D. Guadalajara|Guadalajara]]
| clubs4 = [[Estudiantes Tecos]]
| caps2 = 84
| caps2 = 84
| goals2 = 3
| years3 = 1999–2010
| clubs3 = [[C.D. Guadalajara|Guadalajara]]
| caps3 = 382
| caps3 = 382
| goals3 = 66
| years4 = 2010–2011
| clubs4 = [[Tecos F.C.|Tecos]]
| caps4 = 28
| caps4 = 28
| goals2 = 3
| goals3 = 60
| goals4 = 1
| goals4 = 1
| totalcaps = 494
| totalcaps = 520
| totalgoals = 64
| totalgoals = 84
| nationalyears1 = 2001–2007
| nationalyears1 = 2001–2007
| nationalteam1 = [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]]
| nationalteam1 = [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]]
| nationalcaps1 = 64
| nationalcaps1 = 64
| nationalgoals1 = 6
| nationalgoals1 = 6
| manageryears1 = 2012–2013
| pcupdate = 30 May 2011
| managerclubs1 = [[C.D. Oro|Oro]]
| ntupdate = 21 July 2007
| manageryears2 = 2013–2015
| managerclubs2 = [[C.D. Guadalajara Reserves and Academy|Guadalajara Reserves and Academy]]
| manageryears3 = 2015
| managerclubs3 = [[C.D. Guadalajara|Guadalajara]] (Interim)
| manageryears4 = 2015
| managerclubs4 = [[C.D. Guadalajara|Guadalajara]] (Assistant)
| manageryears5 = 2016
| managerclubs5 = [[C.D. Guadalajara Reserves and Academy|Guadalajara Reserves and Academy]]
| manageryears6 = 2016
| managerclubs6 = [[Coras F.C.|Coras]]
| manageryears7 = 2023
| managerclubs7 = [[Atlético Morelia]] (Assistant)
| medaltemplates =
| medaltemplates =
{{Medal|Country | {{MEX}} }}
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{{Medal|3rd|[[Copa America]]|[[2007 Copa America|2007]]}}
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{{spanish name 2|Morales|Higuera}}
'''Ramón Morales Higuera''' (born 10 October 1975 in [[La Piedad, Michoacán]]) is a retired [[Mexican people|Mexico]] international [[Association football|footballer]] and manager who last played for [[Estudiantes Tecos]] as a midfielder. He is the [[Chivas de Guadalajara|Guadalajara]] Under-20 manager.


'''Ramón Morales Higuera''' (born 10 October 1975) is a Mexican former professional [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[midfielder]] and [[Manager (association football)|manager]].
==Biography==


==Club career ==
Morales made his professional debut in the [[Mexican Primera División]] in 1995, playing for [[C.F. Monterrey|Rayados de Monterrey]] in a 0–0 draw match, against [[Tecos UAG]].
Morales made his professional debut in the [[Mexican Primera División]] in 1995, playing for [[C.F. Monterrey|Rayados de Monterrey]] in a 0–0 draw match, against [[Tecos UAG]].


Ramón was a key figure for [[C.D. Guadalajara|Guadalajara]] and has been so for years, aiding the team with swift counterattacks, precise crosses and through passes. He was a vital part in [[C.D. Guadalajara|Chivas]]' Championship Apertura 2006 season. On 27 December 2006 Ramón Morales was appointed as Chivas' new [[Captain (association football)|captain]] for the 2007 season following the departure of ex-Chiva [[Oswaldo Sánchez]] to [[Santos Laguna]]. Morales scored 66 goals for Guadalajara, which is ninth all-time in club history.
He was regarded as one of Mexico's most outstanding and skillful attacking Left Midfielders, with explosive [[speed]], dribbling, fast attacking abilities and a powerful left foot he is an outstanding free kick shooter. Ramón is known as one of the best Midrange Free kick takers in Mexico's Primera División. Morales is a versatile player often playing as a [[midfielder|Left Wing Midfielder]], however it is not uncommon to see him move up in the pitch as a [[Striker (association football)|Left Forward]] or down on the defensive side as a [[Defender (association football)|Left Wingback]].


His younger brother [[Carlos Adrián Morales|Carlos]], currently plays for [[Monarcas Morelia]] and is also a left midfielder.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/mexico/noticias/2006/12/04/habra-dos-morales-en-la-gran-final|title=Ramón Morales enfrentará a su hermano Carlos en la Final|trans-title=Ramón Morales will face his brother Carlos in the Final|language=Spanish|first=Alexander|last=Jiménez|publisher=Medio Tiempo|date=4 December 2006}}</ref>
Ramón was a key figure for [[C.D. Guadalajara|Guadalajara]] and has been so for years, aiding the team with swift counterattacks, precise crosses and through passes. He was a vital part in [[C.D. Guadalajara|Chivas]]' Championship Apertura 2006 season. On December 27, 2006 Ramón Morales was appointed as Chivas' new [[captain (sport)|Captain]] for the 2007 season following the departure of ex-Chiva [[Oswaldo Sánchez]] to [[Santos Laguna]].


On 11 August 2011, Morales announced his retirement from professional football after a 16-year career.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.record.com.mx/futbol-nacional/2011-08-11/ramon-morales-anuncia-su-retiro|title = Futbol Nacional - RÉCORD - Partidos EN VIVO, Noticias, Resultados, Estadísticas y Posiciones}}</ref>
His younger brother [[Carlos Adrián Morales|Carlos]], currently plays for [[Monarcas Morelia]] and is also a Left Midfielder just like Ramón.


==International career==
On August 11, 2011, Morales announced his retirement from professional football after a 16 year career.<ref>http://www.record.com.mx/futbol-nacional/2011-08-11/ramon-morales-anuncia-su-retiro</ref>
Morales made his international debut for the [[Mexico national football team|Mexico national team]] on 12 July 2001, playing against [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]]. Morales played for Mexico at the [[2002 FIFA World Cup]] in Korea-Japan, where he appeared in four matches. He also played in the [[2004 Copa América]] where he scored a freekick goal for Mexico's first official win over Argentina. The game ended 1–0 in favor of Mexico. He also played four games in the [[2005 Confederations Cup]], in Germany and five games in Mexico's qualification matches for the 2006 World Cup. Morales played in three matches in the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]]. He scored a freekick in Mexico's 2–0 win over Brazil in the first round of the [[2007 Copa América|Copa América]].


==Coaching career==
==Coaching career==


On 6 January 2013, Morales was presented as the new coach for Guadalajara Sub-17 Team. On 1 December 2013 he was crowned champions with the Under 17 team in the final against los Tuzos de Pachuca. He was later moved up to be the under-20s coach.
On 30 July 2012, he signed a contract to become the coach of [[CD Oro]] from the Segunda Division de Mexico, which is the Second division.

On 6 January 2013, he was presented as the new coach for Guadalajara Sub-17 Team. On 1 December 2013 he was crowned champions with the Sub 17 team in the final in Omnilife against los Tuzos de Pachuca. He was later moved up to be the under-20s coach.


On 3 October 2014, he was appointed as the interim coach of the first division team after the resignation of [[Carlos Bustos]].
On 3 October 2014, he was appointed as the interim coach of the first division team after the resignation of [[Carlos Bustos]].


In June 2015, after success with the youth teams, he was appointed as the assistant manager of [[Jose Manuel de la Torre]] with the first team.
==International career==

He made his international debut for the [[Mexico national football team|Mexico national team]] on 12 July 2001, playing against [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]]. Morales played for Mexico at the [[2002 FIFA World Cup]] in Korea-Japan, where he appeared in four matches. He also played in the [[2004 Copa América]] where he scored a freekick goal for Mexico's first official win over Argentina. The game ended 1–0 in favor of Mexico. He also played four games in the [[2005 Confederations Cup]], in Germany and five games in Mexico's qualification matches for the 2006 World Cup. Morales played in three matches in the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]]. He scored a freekick in Mexico's 2–0 win over Brazil in the first round of the [[2007 Copa América|Copa América]].
On 14 September 2015, after [[Jose Manuel de la Torre]] was released, Morales was appointed as Chivas' interim manager for the second time while a new coach was announced.

==Style of play==
He was regarded as one of Mexico's most outstanding and skilful [[Midfielder#Attacking midfielder|attacking]] [[Midfielder#Wide midfielder|left midfielders]], with explosive [[speed]], [[Dribbling#Association football|dribbling]] skills, fast attacking abilities and a powerful left foot, while also being an outstanding free kick taker. Ramón is known as one of the best mid-range free kick takers in [[Primera División de Mexico|Mexico's Primera División]]. Morales is a versatile player often playing as a [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]], however it is not uncommon to see him move up in the pitch as a [[Forward (association football)|left forward]] or down on the defensive side as a [[Defender (association football)#Wing-back|left-sided wing-back]].


==Career statistics==
===International goals===
===International goals===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Goal !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
! Goal !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
|-
| 1. || August 23, 2001 || [[Estadio Luis de la Fuente]], [[Veracruz, Veracruz|Veracruz]], [[Mexico]]|| {{fb|LBR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center|5–4 || [[Exhibition game|Friendly]]
|-
|-
| 2. || March 13, 2002 || [[Qualcomm Stadium]], [[San Diego]], United States || {{fb|ALB}} || align=center|'''3'''–0 || align=center|4–0 || Friendly
| 1 || 23 August 2001 || [[Estadio Luis "Pirata" Fuente]], [[Veracruz, Veracruz|Veracruz]], [[Mexico]]|| {{fb|LBR}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center|5–4 || [[Exhibition game|Friendly]]
|-
| 3. || July 10, 2004 || [[Estadio Elías Aguirre]], [[Chiclayo]], [[Peru]] || {{fb|ARG}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center|1–0 || [[2004 Copa América]]
|-
| 4. || March 30, 2005 || [[Estadio Rommel Fernández]], [[Panama City]], [[Panama]] || {{fb|PAN}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center|1–1 || [[2006 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF)|2006 FIFA World Cup qualification]]
|-
|-
| 5. || April 27, 2005 || [[Soldier Field]], [[Chicago]], United States || {{fb|POL}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center|1–1 || Friendly
| 2 || 13 March 2002 || [[Qualcomm Stadium]], [[San Diego]], United States || {{fb|ALB}} || align=center|'''3'''–0 || align=center|4–0 || Friendly
|-
|-
| 6. || June 27, 2007 || [[Polideportivo Cachamay]], [[Puerto Ordaz]], [[Venezuela]] || {{fb|BRA}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center|2–0 || [[2007 Copa América]]
| 3 || 10 July 2004 || [[Estadio Elías Aguirre]], [[Chiclayo]], [[Peru]] || {{fb|ARG}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center|1–0 || [[2004 Copa América]]
|-
| 4 || 30 March 2005 || [[Estadio Rommel Fernández]], [[Panama City]], [[Panama]] || {{fb|PAN}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center|1–1 || [[2006 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF)|2006 FIFA World Cup qualification]]
|-
| 5 || 27 April 2005 || [[Soldier Field]], [[Chicago]], United States || {{fb|POL}} || align=center|'''1'''–0 || align=center|1–1 || Friendly
|-
| 6 || 27 June 2007 || [[Polideportivo Cachamay]], [[Puerto Ordaz]], [[Venezuela]] || {{fb|BRA}} || align=center|'''2'''–0 || align=center|2–0 || [[2007 Copa América]]
|}
|}


==Honors==
==Honours==
'''Guadalajara'''

===Club===
;Guadalajara
*[[Liga MX|Mexican Primera División]]: [[Primera División de México Apertura 2006|Apertura 2006]]
*[[Liga MX|Mexican Primera División]]: [[Primera División de México Apertura 2006|Apertura 2006]]
*[[InterLiga]]: [[2009 InterLiga|2009]]

'''Individual'''
*[[Liga MX|Mexican Primera División]] Best Attacking Midfielder: [[Primera División de México Clausura 2006|Clausura 2006]]
*Tecate Premios Deportes Best XI: 2008<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.banderasnews.com/0807/ent-premiosdeportes.htm | title=The Stars Come Out at First Ever Spanish-Language Awards Show to Honor the Best in Hispanic Sports }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Liga MX player|6865|Ramón Morales Higuera}}
*[http://www.esmas.com/deportes/biografias/304247.html Ramón Morales Article] (In Spanish)
* {{MedioTiempo|ramon-morales|Ramón Morales Higuera}}
*[http://www.footballdatabase.com/site/players/index.php?dumpPlayer=828 Football Database.com provides Ramón Morales's profile and Stats]
* {{NFT}}
*{{Medio Tiempo|ramon-morales}}
* {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070528091905/http://www.esmas.com/deportes/biografias/304247.html |date=May 28, 2007 |title=Ramón Morales Higuera at EsMas.com}} {{in lang|es}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20050429022311/http://www.footballdatabase.com/site/players/index.php?dumpPlayer=828 Ramón Morales at FootballDatabase.com]


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| title = [[C.D. Guadalajara|Chivas de Guadalajara]] captain
| title = [[C.D. Guadalajara]]<br />Captain
| before = [[Oswaldo Sánchez]]
| before = [[Oswaldo Sánchez]]
| after = '''[[Omar Bravo]]'''
| after = [[Omar Bravo]]
| years = 2007–2009
| years = 2007–2009
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{{C.D. Guadalajara squad}}


{{Persondata
| NAME = Morales, Ramon
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES =
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Mexican footballer
| DATE OF BIRTH = 10 October 1975
| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[La Piedad, Michoacán]], [[Mexico]]
| DATE OF DEATH =
| PLACE OF DEATH =
}}
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Latest revision as of 00:13, 13 November 2024

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Morales and the second or maternal family name is Higuera.
Ramón Morales
Personal information
Full name Ramón Morales Higuera[1]
Date of birth (1975-10-10) 10 October 1975 (age 49)
Place of birth La Piedad, Michoacán, Mexico
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1993–1995 La Piedad 26 (15)
1995–1998 Monterrey 84 (3)
1999–2010 Guadalajara 382 (66)
2010–2011 Tecos 28 (1)
Total 520 (84)
International career
2001–2007 Mexico 64 (6)
Managerial career
2012–2013 Oro
2013–2015 Guadalajara Reserves and Academy
2015 Guadalajara (Interim)
2015 Guadalajara (Assistant)
2016 Guadalajara Reserves and Academy
2016 Coras
2023 Atlético Morelia (Assistant)
Medal record
Representing  Mexico
Runner-up CONCACAF Gold Cup 2007
Third place Copa America 2007
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ramón Morales Higuera (born 10 October 1975) is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a midfielder and manager.

Club career

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Morales made his professional debut in the Mexican Primera División in 1995, playing for Rayados de Monterrey in a 0–0 draw match, against Tecos UAG.

Ramón was a key figure for Guadalajara and has been so for years, aiding the team with swift counterattacks, precise crosses and through passes. He was a vital part in Chivas' Championship Apertura 2006 season. On 27 December 2006 Ramón Morales was appointed as Chivas' new captain for the 2007 season following the departure of ex-Chiva Oswaldo Sánchez to Santos Laguna. Morales scored 66 goals for Guadalajara, which is ninth all-time in club history.

His younger brother Carlos, currently plays for Monarcas Morelia and is also a left midfielder.[2]

On 11 August 2011, Morales announced his retirement from professional football after a 16-year career.[3]

International career

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Morales made his international debut for the Mexico national team on 12 July 2001, playing against Brazil. Morales played for Mexico at the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea-Japan, where he appeared in four matches. He also played in the 2004 Copa América where he scored a freekick goal for Mexico's first official win over Argentina. The game ended 1–0 in favor of Mexico. He also played four games in the 2005 Confederations Cup, in Germany and five games in Mexico's qualification matches for the 2006 World Cup. Morales played in three matches in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He scored a freekick in Mexico's 2–0 win over Brazil in the first round of the Copa América.

Coaching career

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On 6 January 2013, Morales was presented as the new coach for Guadalajara Sub-17 Team. On 1 December 2013 he was crowned champions with the Under 17 team in the final against los Tuzos de Pachuca. He was later moved up to be the under-20s coach.

On 3 October 2014, he was appointed as the interim coach of the first division team after the resignation of Carlos Bustos.

In June 2015, after success with the youth teams, he was appointed as the assistant manager of Jose Manuel de la Torre with the first team.

On 14 September 2015, after Jose Manuel de la Torre was released, Morales was appointed as Chivas' interim manager for the second time while a new coach was announced.

Style of play

[edit]

He was regarded as one of Mexico's most outstanding and skilful attacking left midfielders, with explosive speed, dribbling skills, fast attacking abilities and a powerful left foot, while also being an outstanding free kick taker. Ramón is known as one of the best mid-range free kick takers in Mexico's Primera División. Morales is a versatile player often playing as a left winger, however it is not uncommon to see him move up in the pitch as a left forward or down on the defensive side as a left-sided wing-back.

Career statistics

[edit]

International goals

[edit]
Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 23 August 2001 Estadio Luis "Pirata" Fuente, Veracruz, Mexico  Liberia 1–0 5–4 Friendly
2 13 March 2002 Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, United States  Albania 3–0 4–0 Friendly
3 10 July 2004 Estadio Elías Aguirre, Chiclayo, Peru  Argentina 1–0 1–0 2004 Copa América
4 30 March 2005 Estadio Rommel Fernández, Panama City, Panama  Panama 1–0 1–1 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
5 27 April 2005 Soldier Field, Chicago, United States  Poland 1–0 1–1 Friendly
6 27 June 2007 Polideportivo Cachamay, Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela  Brazil 2–0 2–0 2007 Copa América

Honours

[edit]

Guadalajara

Individual

References

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  1. ^ "2006 FIFA World Cup Germany: List of Players: Mexico" (PDF). FIFA. 21 March 2014. p. 18. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 June 2019.
  2. ^ Jiménez, Alexander (4 December 2006). "Ramón Morales enfrentará a su hermano Carlos en la Final" [Ramón Morales will face his brother Carlos in the Final] (in Spanish). Medio Tiempo.
  3. ^ "Futbol Nacional - RÉCORD - Partidos EN VIVO, Noticias, Resultados, Estadísticas y Posiciones".
  4. ^ "The Stars Come Out at First Ever Spanish-Language Awards Show to Honor the Best in Hispanic Sports".
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Preceded by C.D. Guadalajara
Captain
2007–2009 		Succeeded by
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