U.N.A.M. - Pumas is Mexico City’s university club, representing the National Autonomous University of Mexico in gold and blue. Founded in 1954, the team combines a strong academy tradition with experienced domestic and international players. Its home at Estadio Olímpico Universitario gives the club an unusually distinctive setting, linking professional football with the UNAM campus and Mexico City’s sporting culture. The Pumas identity therefore joins university tradition, elite Mexican football and a distinctive visual culture built around the cougar.
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Upcoming matches by league
Liga MX
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- Apertura - 8
Guadalajara Chivas
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Estadio AKRON -
- Apertura - 9
Atlas
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Estadio Jalisco -
- Apertura - 10
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Atletico San Luis
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- Apertura - 11
U.N.A.M. - PumasNo H2HCruz Azul
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Last matches by league
Liga MX
Leagues Cup
Friendlies Clubs
CONCACAF Champions League
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Team Roster
U.N.A.M. - Pumas list 30 players: six attackers, eight defenders, four goalkeepers and 12 midfielders. The group combines goalkeeper K. Navas, defender Nathan Silva and midfielder A. Carrasquilla with a broad range of attacking and midfield options. Juninho, G. Martínez and Santiago López López are among the listed attackers, while Rubén Duarte, P. Bennevendo and T. Leone add defensive depth. The midfield includes U. Antuna, P. Vite, S. Córdova and U. Rivas. K. Cuneo, M. Paul and P. Lara complete the goalkeeping group, giving the squad coverage across every major position.
position Goalkeeper
Keylor Antonio Navas Gamboa
Pablo Emiliano Lara Nevarez
Miguel Ángel Paul Hernández
K. Cuneo
position Defender
Pablo Bennevendo Peña
Rubén Duarte Sánchez
Nathanael Ananias da Silva
Cristian Yonathan Calderón del Real
Pablo Alfonso Monroy Reyes
Jesús Andrés Rivas Gutiérrez
Antonio Jeremiah Leone Larios
Ángel Amhed Azuaje García
Álvaro Anyiver Angulo Mosquera
Dennis Ramirez
position Midfielder
Rodrigo López Quiñónes
Adalberto Eliécer Carrasquilla Alcázar
Luciano Ramón Herrera
Israel Luna López
Ulíses Rivas Gilio
Francisco Sebastián Córdova Reyes
Víctor Manuel Arteaga Camarena
Santiago Trigos Nava
Carlos Uriel Antuna Romero
Ángel Jesús Rico Reyes
Robert Osmar Morales Benítez
Pedro Jeampierre Vite Uca
K. Carranza
S. Garcia
position Attacker
Guillermo Martínez Ayala
César Saúl Huerta Valera
Olávio Vieira dos Santos Júnior
Santiago López López
Last U.N.A.M. - Pumas Coachs
Efraín Juárez Váldez is the current head coach of U.N.A.M. - Pumas, with his tenure beginning on March 1, 2025. The Mexican coach followed Gustavo Lema, whose spell ran from December 2023 to February 2025. Antonio Mohamed preceded Lema after taking charge in April 2023, while Rafael Puente’s recorded period began in October 2022. The timeline also includes Andrés Lillini from July 2020. This sequence places Juárez at the front of a recent coaching cycle that has included Mexican and Argentine managers.
Efraín Juárez Váldez
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efraín Juárez Váldez | Mexico | 1 March 2025 | |
| Gustavo Alberto Lema | Argentina | 1 December 2023 | 1 February 2025 |
| Antonio Ricardo Mohamed Matijevich | Argentina | 1 April 2023 | 1 December 2023 |
| Rafael Puente del Río | Mexico | 1 October 2022 | 1 April 2023 |
| 1 July 2020 | 1 October 2022 | ||
| José Miguel González Martín del Campo | Spain | 1 May 2019 | 1 July 2020 |
| Bruno Marioni | Argentina | 1 January 2019 | 1 May 2019 |
| David Patiño Oviedo | Mexico | 1 October 2017 | 1 January 2019 |
| Sergio Horacio Egea Rueda | Argentina | 1 August 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Juan Francisco Palencia Hernández | Mexico | 1 May 2016 | 1 August 2017 |
| Guillermo Alejandro Vázquez Herrera | Mexico | 1 August 2014 | 1 May 2016 |
| José Luis Trejo Montoya | Mexico | 1 September 2013 | 1 August 2014 |
| Juan Antonio Torres Servin | Mexico | 1 November 2012 | 1 September 2013 |
| Guillermo Alejandro Vázquez Herrera | Mexico | 1 June 2010 | 1 June 2012 |
| Ricardo Ferretti de Oliveira | Brazil | 1 August 2009 | 1 May 2010 |
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Transfers
Recent arrivals show a mixture of recruitment and returning loans. L. Herrera joined from Newells Old Boys on loan on July 23, while V. Arteaga arrived from Toluca as a free agent on July 10. C. Calderón came from Club America on July 3, and S. Córdova followed from Toluca on June 30, with the move type not specified. U. Antuna arrived from Tigres UANL in January, and K. Navas, P. Vite and Á. Angulo were recorded as transfers during July 2025. N. Freire, Santiago López López and P. Quispe also returned from loans in June 2026. These movements are a selected record, not a complete total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Huerta |
Anderlecht
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Transfer | 26 August 2026 |
| I. Luna |
CF Pachuca
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Free agent | 13 August 2026 |
| L. Herrera |
Newells Old Boys
|
Loan | 23 July 2026 |
| V. Arteaga |
Toluca
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Free agent | 10 July 2026 |
| C. Calderón |
Club America
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- | 3 July 2026 |
Monterrey
|
- | 30 June 2026 | |
| S. Córdova |
Toluca
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| P. Quispe |
Sydney
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| N. Freire |
Independiente
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Santiago López López |
Atlético Ottawa
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| U. Antuna |
Tigres UANL
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Transfer | 27 January 2026 |
| R. Morales |
Toluca
|
Loan | 7 January 2026 |
| J. Rivas |
Puebla
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Loan | 31 December 2025 |
| J. Carrillo |
Santos Laguna
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Loan | 31 December 2025 |
| Cesar Garza Cantu |
Monterrey
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Loan | 31 December 2025 |
Recent departures recorded include both permanent exits and loan-related exits. P. Quispe left for Universitario as a free agent on July 27, while N. Freire departed for Libertad Asuncion on June 30 under the same classification. Cesar Garza Cantu and J. Carrillo returned to Monterrey and Santos Laguna respectively after loans. Santiago López López moved to Atlético Ottawa on loan in April 2026. Earlier recorded transfers sent J. Caicedo to Portland Timbers and J. Ruvalcaba to New York Red Bulls, while R. Funes Mori left for Leon as a free agent. This is a selected movement record, not a complete total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Medina |
Club Queretaro
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Return from loan | 30 August 2026 |
| L. Suárez |
Boston River
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Free agent | 20 August 2026 |
Alebrijes de Oaxaca
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Transfer | 28 July 2026 | |
| P. Quispe |
Universitario
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Free agent | 27 July 2026 |
| P. Quispe |
Universitario
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Free agent | 26 July 2026 |
Dorados
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 | |
| N. Freire |
Libertad Asuncion
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| Christian Castillo |
Dorados
|
Transfer | 29 June 2026 |
| Gerardo Serralde |
Atlante U21
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- | 29 June 2026 |
| Y. del Valle |
Club America U21
|
- | 29 June 2026 |
| J. Carrillo |
Santos Laguna
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Cesar Garza Cantu |
Monterrey
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Santiago López López |
Atlético Ottawa
|
Loan | 15 April 2026 |
| J. Caicedo |
Portland Timbers
|
Transfer | 12 March 2026 |
| J. Ruvalcaba |
New York Red Bulls
|
Transfer | 1 February 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
The recorded movement picture is mixed rather than defined by one transaction type. Arrivals include loans for L. Herrera, R. Morales and T. Leone, free-agent additions such as V. Arteaga and J. Macías, direct transfers involving U. Antuna, Juninho, K. Navas, P. Vite and Á. Angulo, and several returns from loan. Departures likewise combine free-agent exits, permanent transfers, loan placements and players returning to parent clubs. The recent cycle includes movement across Liga MX, South America, Europe, North America and Australia, with examples ranging from P. Quispe’s free-agent departure to Santiago López López’s loan move to Atlético Ottawa. The dates span July 2025 to August 2026, so the record reflects more than a single window. Since the listed arrivals and departures are selected rather than exhaustive, they show the character of recorded activity without supporting a complete balance of squad movement.
Leagues U.N.A.M. - Pumas has participated in
U.N.A.M. - Pumas has a recent recorded presence in Liga MX, the CONCACAF Champions League, the Leagues Cup and club friendlies, with participation records extending through 2025. Liga MX is the league setting, while the other recent entries are cup or exhibition competitions. The continental record begins in 2017, and Leagues Cup and club-friendlies entries begin in 2021. Older participation is recorded in Copa por México from 2020 to 2022 and Copa MX in 2019; both are historical in this competition record rather than recent listings. Together, the entries show a domestic base supplemented by regional, cross-border and non-league fixtures.
More about U.N.A.M. - Pumas
U.N.A.M. - Pumas is the professional football club of Club Universidad Nacional, A.C., based in Mexico City and tied directly to the National Autonomous University of Mexico. The team was founded in 1954 and is known commonly as Pumas UNAM or Pumas. Its identity is built around the university’s gold and blue colors and the stylized cougar mask that has represented strength, intelligence and institutional spirit since the 1970s. The club’s home is Estadio Olímpico Universitario, located on the UNAM campus in Coyoacán. Its volcanic-stone architecture and Diego Rivera mural, La Universidad, la familia y el deporte en México, give the stadium an importance that extends beyond matchday. The setting connects Pumas with the university’s academic environment and with Mexico City’s wider sporting culture. Pumas has been a continuous top-flight presence in Mexican professional football since promotion in 1962 and is traditionally counted among the country’s four major clubs. Its history also reaches beyond domestic competition through regional CONCACAF campaigns, historical titles in that sphere and an appearance in the final of Copa Sudamericana. The club’s modern competition ecosystem includes Liga MX, the Leagues Cup and continental fixtures, alongside domestic cup history. A defining feature of the institution is its development pathway. The club places substantial emphasis on its university-linked academy, producing young players who can progress into senior football while experienced Mexican and international contributors add balance. That blend has often included strong South American connections, particularly with Argentina and Brazil. Governance is equally distinctive: Pumas operates as a civil association connected to UNAM, combining university representation with professional football administration. The result is a club whose sporting identity, venue and organizational structure remain inseparable from its university foundation.
Last matches statistics for U.N.A.M. - Pumas
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
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0 - 3
Pachuca
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2 / 9 |
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87 | 10 | 1 | 3 |
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Toluca
1 - 2
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
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3 / 8 |
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76 | 11 | 1 | 3 |
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FC Juarez
1 - 5
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5 / 10 |
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80 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
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Charlotte
3 - 0
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6 / 13 |
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86 | 12 | 2 | 4 |
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FC Cincinnati
2 - 0
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4 / 15 |
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86 | 11 | - | 1 |
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Columbus Crew
1 - 1
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
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3 / 7 |
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85 | 14 | 5 1 | 2 |
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U.N.A.M. - Pumas
0 - 0
Club Queretaro
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4 / 15 |
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82 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
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U.N.A.M. - Pumas
1 - 1
Necaxa
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4 / 21 |
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83 | 10 | 2 | 3 |
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Club Tijuana
2 - 0
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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3 - 1
Leon
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5 / 14 |
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0% | 13 | 2 | 3 |
Detailed statistics U.N.A.M. - Pumas
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Latest start lineups U.N.A.M. - Pumas (XI)
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Pumas vs Leon - Liga MX 2026 - 1550955
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Pumas vs Necaxa - Liga MX 2026 - 1550938
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Pumas vs Club Queretaro - Liga MX 2026 - 1550924
Columbus Crew vs U.N.A.M.
Pumas - Leagues Cup 2026 - 1530143
FC Cincinnati vs U.N.A.M.
Pumas - Leagues Cup 2026 - 1530126
Charlotte vs U.N.A.M.
Pumas - Leagues Cup 2026 - 1530107
2021-2022
1st shirt
2021-2022
2nd shirt
2021-2022
4th shirt
2020-2021
1st shirt