Their 2026 World Cup
Thirteen minutes on the pitch at Mexico's World Cup.
Match by match
C. Huerta played 1 match for Mexico, always off the bench.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | vs South Korea 1-0 | Came on in the 84′ |
Who he is
- Born
- 3 December 2000 · aged 25 at the World Cup
- Birthplace
- Guadalajara
- Height
- 1.71 m
Data: Wikidata (CC0).
Biography
César Saúl Huerta Valera (born 3 December 2000) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a winger for Liga MX club UNAM and the Mexico national team.
Early career Huerta's career began at the youth academy of his hometown club, Guadalajara. He made his professional debut on 10 November 2018, coming off the bench in a league match against León. After a brief spell with Ascenso MX club Atlético Zacatepec, Huerta joined Monarcas Morelia on loan. Six months later, he moved to Mazatlán following the franchise's relocation. On 27 July 2020, Mazatlán made their debut in an official match, with Huerta scoring the very first official goal for the club.
Pumas Upon returning to Guadalajara, Huerta was unable to secure a place in the starting lineup and requested a transfer. In June 2022, he was transferred to Pumas.
In January 2025, Huerta joined Belgian Pro League club Anderlecht on a four-year contract. On 19 January, Huerta made his debut with the club in a league match against Kortrijk, coming on as a substitute and scoring in a 2–0 win.
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