Moisés Muñoz
- Full name: Moisés Alberto Muñoz Rodríguez
- Date of birth: February 1, 1980
- Place of birth: Aguililla, Michoacán, Mexico
- Position: Goalkeeper
- Nationality: Mexican
Club career (highlights)
- Monarcas Morelia: Began his professional career with Morelia, making his debut in the late 1990s and spending several seasons there.
- Club América: Most widely known for his time at Club América. Joined América initially on loan in 2011, later signing permanently. Became a club icon and served as captain. Famous for his leadership and crucial saves in big matches.
- Cruz Azul: Played a season with Cruz Azul earlier in his career (on loan).
- Other: Finished his playing career returning to Morelia (including the club’s later iterations) before retiring from professional play.
International career
- Represented the Mexico national team as goalkeeper. Was part of several squads and earned caps across multiple years.
- Participated in tournaments such as the CONCACAF Gold Cup and World Cup qualifying matches.
Notable moments
- Remembered for a dramatic late-game header goal in the second leg of the 2013 Liga MX Clausura final playoff (Liga MX Apertura 2013), where his last-minute header for Club América sent the final to extra time — a rare and iconic moment for a goalkeeper.
- Longtime leader and captain at Club América, widely respected by teammates and fans.
Retirement and post-playing
- After retiring from professional play, Muñoz has been involved in media work, punditry, and football projects in Mexico (roles have varied over time).
Honors (selected)
- Liga MX titles with Club América
- Domestic cups and super cups with América and other clubs during his career
This is a concise summary of Moisés Muñoz's career and significance, especially for his time at Club América where he became a club legend.