Name: Hugo Ayala Cortés

• Nationality: Mexico
• Position: Centre-back (central defender)
• Date of Birth: November 31, 1987 — note: commonly listed as November 31 is erroneous; reliable sources list him born 20 March 1987 or 31 December 1983 in some databases. Most authoritative records (club profiles and national-team records) indicate he was born on March 31, 1987. (If an exact birthdate is required, please consult a primary source such as official club or federation documentation.)
• Place of Birth: Zamora, Michoacán, Mexico
• Height: ~1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)

Club Career (high level):

• Atlas (debut club; youth and early senior career)
• Tigres UANL (most notable spell: 2010s–2020s) — key player in a Tigres side that won multiple Liga MX titles and contested CONCACAF and international competitions
• Retirement announced after leaving Tigres (transitioned out of top-level professional play in early 2020s)

International Career:

• Represented the Mexico national team (El Tri) as a central defender.
• Earned caps in friendlies, CONCACAF competitions and was part of squads in the 2014 FIFA World Cup cycle and CONCACAF Gold Cup tournaments (including being in the extended squads around the 2015 Gold Cup and other regional competitions).
• Noted for defensive solidity, aerial ability and discipline in club and national team duty.

Playing Style & Traits:

• Strong, physical centre-back with good positioning.
• Effective in one-on-one defending and set-piece situations.
• Often praised for leadership and consistency at club level.

Honours (selected):

• Multiple Liga MX championships with Tigres UANL (Liga MX Apertura titles during the 2010s).
• Appearances in CONCACAF Champions League and other domestic cups with Tigres.

Note: Some public databases differ on exact birthdate details for Hugo Ayala; for formal uses (contracts, legal documents, official biographies) consult the Mexican Football Federation, club records, or other primary official sources.