Monterrey signs Rogelio Funes Mori, a new historical goal-scorer
Monterrey has signed Rogelio Funes Mori, an Argentine-born Mexican player who has achieved a remarkable record in his career. With 328 games played and 160 goals scored, Funes Mori has become the historical goal-scorer of Monterrey, displacing Humberto Suazo from this privileged position.
What happened?
Funes Mori was formed in River Plate, where he remained until 2013, when he made the leap to the European market to join Benfica. In the giant Portuguese team, he was between 2013 and 2014, which includes a stint in the reserve team. His last step in the Old Continent was in Turkey, where he played for Eskişehirspor, where he showed a good version: he scored 14 goals in 36 matches.
Why it matters for Monterrey?
The arrival of Funes Mori is a stroke of luck for the Campanil, which seeks to improve its performance in the Liga MX. With 6 points in 3 games, Monterrey is in 5th place in the league table, a point behind the leaders Club America.
What comes next?
Monterrey will face its next rivals with the hope of improving its performance and maintaining its position in the league table. With Funes Mori on board, the Campanil has a good chance of achieving its goals in the Liga MX.
League standing: 5th in Liga MX, 6 pts, 2W-0D-1L from 3 games, recent form WLW. Goals this season: 6 scored, 4 conceded (+2 goal difference). Title race: 1 point behind leaders Club America.
