History of Marcel Ruiz (footballer) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 12, 2026

Marcel Ruiz is a Mexican professional footballer. He plays as a midfielder, currently for Liga MX club Toluca. Ruiz is also a member of the Mexico national team. His career is ongoing.

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October 2000: Marcel Ruiz's Birth

Marcel Alejandro Ruiz Suárez was born in October 2000.

2010: Influence of Barcelona's Tiki-Taka Era

Around 2010, Marcel Ruíz was influenced by Andrés Iniesta and the Barcelona side of Pep Guardiola as formative influences, describing their tiki-taka era of 2008–2012, particularly the 2010–11 team, as "the best team in history."

July 2018: Senior Debut in Liga MX

On July 21, 2018, Marcel Ruiz made his senior debut in Liga MX for Querétaro against Atlas, entering the game in the 86th minute. The match concluded in a 0–0 tie.

August 2018: First Goal for Querétaro

On August 22, 2018, Marcel Ruiz scored his first goal for Querétaro, securing a 1–0 victory against Club Universidad Nacional and becoming the youngest scorer of the season. On August 31, 2018, he provided two assists in a 4–1 win against Morelia.

2018: Under-20 National Team Training Camp

In 2018, Marcel Ruiz was called up to the under-20 team for a training camp ahead of the 2018 CONCACAF U-20 Championship, but he did not make the final squad.

2019: Participation in Toulon Tournament and Pan American Games

In 2019, Marcel Ruiz was called up to the under-22 team for the 2019 Toulon Tournament, where Mexico finished third. He also participated in the 2019 Pan American Games, where Mexico won the third-place match.

July 2020: Signed with Club Tijuana

In July 2020, Marcel Ruiz signed with Club Tijuana after Querétaro was sold and several players were transferred to Tijuana. He debuted in the Apertura 2020 season.

February 2022: First Goal for Tijuana

On February 25, 2022, Marcel Ruiz scored his first goal for Tijuana in a 2–0 victory over Atlas, marking his first Liga MX goal as a Xolos player.

June 2022: Joined Toluca

In June 2022, Marcel Ruiz joined Toluca in an exchange deal that saw Alexis Canelo move to Tijuana. Coach Ignacio Ambríz requested Ruiz as part of a squad rebuild.

2022: Senior National Team Call-up

In March 2023, Ruiz was called up by manager Diego Cocca for the 2022–23 CONCACAF Nations League.

March 2023: Senior National Team Debut

In March 2023, Marcel Ruiz was called up to the senior national team and made his debut on March 23, 2023, in a 2–0 victory against Suriname in the 2022–23 CONCACAF Nations League.

2025: Clausura Championship with Toluca

In 2025, Marcel Ruiz played a role in Toluca's Clausura 2025 championship victory after defeating América. During the Apertura 2025 season, he was designated as Toluca’s vice-captain.

March 2022: Rumors of Guatemalan Ancestry

In March 2022, rumors circulated that Marcel Ruiz had Guatemalan ancestry and was being considered for a switch of allegiance. However, the National Football Federation of Guatemala clarified that no eligibility process had been initiated, and Ruiz denied the story.