Carlos Ruiz (Guatemalan footballer)

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This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Ruiz and the second or maternal family name is Gutiérrez.
Carlos Ruiz

Ruiz playing for FC Dallas in 2007
Personal information
Full name Carlos Humberto Ruíz Gutiérrez
Date of birth (1979-09-15) 15 September 1979
Place of birth Guatemala City, Guatemala
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current team
 FC Dallas
Number 29
Youth career
1991–1995 Municipal
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995–2002 Municipal 143 (69)
2002–2004 Los Angeles Galaxy 72 (50)
2005–2007 FC Dallas 74 (31)
2008 Los Angeles Galaxy 10 (1)
2008 Toronto FC 5 (0)
2009 Olimpia 18 (10)
2009–2010 Puebla 33 (9)
2010–2011 Aris 16 (1)
2011 Philadelphia Union 14 (6)
2011–2012 Veracruz 23 (10)
2013 D.C. United 13 (0)
2014–2016 Municipal 86 (46)
2016– FC Dallas 1 (1)
National team‡
1998–2016 Guatemala 132 (68)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 1 November 2016.

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 6 September 2016

Carlos Humberto Ruiz Gutiérrez (born 15 September 1979 in Guatemala), initially nicknamed El Pescadito ("The Little Fish") but gradually known as just Pescado or "Fish" (even by Spanish-speakers), is a Guatemalan footballer who currently plays for FC Dallas in Major League Soccer (MLS). A product of CSD Municipal's youth academy, Ruiz has played for five MLS clubs (Los Angeles Galaxy, FC Dallas, Toronto FC, Philadelphia Union, and D.C. United), scoring 88 goals in 182 MLS regular-season matches and 16 goals in the post-season,[1] which is the record for the most post-season goals in MLS history. In 2002, he was named the MLS's Most Valuable Player of the season. He was a member of the Guatemalan national team from 1998 to 2016. He served as the national team captain, is the player with most caps, and is the all-time top scorer. He played in five World Cup qualification competitions.

Club career

Early career (1995-2002)

Ruiz, born in Guatemala City, Guatemala, started his footballing career in local club San Carlos. At the age of 12, he joined the youth divisions of CSD Municipal, and at 16, he made his professional debut.[2] He became a starter for Municipal and a young star in the Guatemalan league until 2000, when he traveled to Europe to play for a short time alongside compatriot Guillermo Ramírez at Greek club PAS Giannina. After a stint with PAS, he returned to Municipal.

Major League Soccer (2002-2009)

Ruiz playing for Los Angeles Galaxy.

In January 2002, Ruiz signed with the Los Angeles Galaxy. He was initially skeptical, telling The New York Times, "I didn't know anything about MLS or soccer in the U.S. Everything we hear about Major League Soccer is not so good ... we hear that all the players come here to finish their careers." However, he found the level to be better than he imagined, saying: "In the beginning, I was not happy to come here. But after a couple of games and when I see the level of soccer here, I was excited to play here."[3] Once in MLS, Ruiz shone immediately. In his debut season in 2002, Ruiz scored 24 goals (winning the MLS Golden Boot), leading the Galaxy to the MLS Cup by scoring the only golden goal in MLS Cup history. He was named the MLS Most Valuable Player that year. In the playoffs, he scored eight goals and added two assists, totaling 18 points and setting an MLS record for goals and points in a single postseason.

In his second season, Ruiz cooled off significantly, but the forward still finished the season tied with Taylor Twellman for the league lead in goals with 15. He continued to statistically drop in 2004, scoring 11 goals. Ruiz had trials at English side Wolverhampton Wanderers in the 2003–04 season.

In 2005, when Landon Donovan expressed his desire to return to MLS, the Galaxy traded Ruiz to FC Dallas for the #1 allocation in the MLS pecking order, so that they could acquire Donovan. Ruiz finished his first year in Dallas with 11 goals and two assists. During the postseason in the conference semifinals, Ruiz scored two goals in the second leg match against the Colorado Rapids, but FC Dallas were eliminated on penalty kicks. In February 2006, MLS fully bought Ruiz's contract rights from his former club, Municipal, and FC Dallas was able to negotiate a multi-year deal. In March 2006, a bicycle kick goal he scored against D.C. United was selected as the "Goal of the Decade" in MLS through online voting.[4]

During a 2007 game against the Houston Dynamo, Ruiz was involved in a controversial incident with Houston midfielder Ricardo Clark. Following a corner kick in which the two players became entangled, Clark violently kicked Ruiz in the upper body as he lay on the pitch hoping to draw a foul.[5] Ruiz then hit Clark's back with his knee during the subsequent play, and both players were sent off, with Clark also receiving the longest suspension in league history.

Following the conclusion of the 2007 season, Ruiz appeared to be unwilling to return to Dallas and to be holding out for a move back to the Galaxy. Earlier attempts to produce a trade faltered due to Ruiz being a grandfathered Designated Player, with the Galaxy already having other players in the same situation (Landon Donovan and David Beckham). In January 2008, FC Dallas traded Ruiz to the Galaxy for an undisclosed cash allocation and the Galaxy's natural second-round pick in the following year's MLS SuperDraft. At his departure, he said, "I did everything I could to win a championship with Dallas. Unfortunately, it did not happen."[6]

He spoke about the Galaxy to ESPN analyst Andrea Canales: "I still think the Galaxy is the best team in the U.S. They're the best organization. The Galaxy have always had famous players. They continue to be a team that people always follow," and added his personal relief to be on the Galaxy team, "I’m so glad I came to the Galaxy and not another team, because I would have felt like I was starting over."[7] In the season opener, however, Ruiz suffered a knee injury and was unable to play for over a month.[8] While Ruiz was injured, the Galaxy found unexpected striking potential in Edson Buddle, and even after coming back from the injury, Ruiz was notably still left off the travel roster for a high-profile game against D.C. United. He scored his first goal of the 2008 season on 19 July in a game against New York Red Bulls.

Ruiz was traded on 19 August 2008 to Toronto FC who in-turn released Laurent Robert to make room for Ruiz. He was expected to help solve TFC's goal scoring woes as he had scored 82 goals in MLS at that point in his career, but he managed only five first team games in Toronto, during which he scored no goals.[9] He was released by Toronto in early 2009 after they signed Dwayne De Rosario.

Olimpia (2009)

On 31 January 2009, Ruiz signed a contract with Paraguayan club Olimpia Asunción under the request of then-coach Ever Hugo Almeida. He scored 10 goals and was a fan favourite. One of his most memorable goals was against Cerro Porteño in the derby which Olimpia won 2–0. He also scored a hat trick against Rubio Ñu in a 5–3 victory for Olimpia.

Puebla (2009-2010)

Ruiz signed with Puebla on 30 June 2009 under head coach José Luis Sánchez Solá. On 25 July 2009, in a game against Tigres, he scored his first goal for Puebla on a penalty kick. He wore number 20, which is the same number he previously wore for LA Galaxy, FC Dallas, and the Guatemala national team.

Aris FC (2010)

Ruiz agreed to join Aris FC on 12 July 2010. He made his debut on 18 August 2010 in the playoff round of the Europa League against Austria Wien, becoming the first Guatemalan footballer ever to appear in a UEFA competition match. The first leg was played in Thessaloniki with Ruiz netting on his debut to give Aris a 1–0 victory. In the second leg played in Vienna, Ruiz scored again in a 1–1 draw, giving Aris a 2–1 aggregate victory and sending them through to the group stage, where he scored one more goal against Rosenborg.

Philadelphia Union (2011)

After trialling with the club during the 2011 MLS pre-season, Ruiz signed with the Philadelphia Union on 22 February 2011.[10] On 26 March he scored Philadelphia's winning goal in the home opener of the 2011 MLS season against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Ruiz also scored the "MLS Goal of the Week" in Week 10 of the season with a game-winning 35 yard strike against the Chicago Fire.[11]

Veracruz (2011)

On 3 August 2011, Ruíz was transferred to Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz.[12] He scored his first goal for the club against Correcaminos during the 4th week of the 2011 Apertura tournament[13] and finished the year with six goals in five matches. Ruiz remained a part of the club until 2013, though he was inactive for nearly a year.[14]

D.C. United (2013)

On 31 January 2013, Municipal announced that Ruiz would be rejoining the club.[15] However, this move was cancelled after Veracruz refused to terminate Ruiz's contract.[16] On 20 February 2013, DC United announced that the club had signed Ruiz via the MLS allocation process to a one-year deal.[17] On 30 October 2013, DC United announced that they had declined the contract option on Ruiz.[18]

Return to Guatemala (2014)

On 8 February 2014, Municipal announced that Ruiz would be rejoining the club. He signed an 18-month contract that made him the highest paid footballer ever in Central America.

Return to FC Dallas (2016)

On 15 September 2016 (the roster freeze date for that season), FC Dallas announced that they had signed Ruiz for a second stint with the club.[19]

International career

Overall, Ruiz has earned 132 caps and has scored 68 goals for his country. He has played in World Cup qualification campaigns for the FIFA World Cups of 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018. He played his first international match on 11 November 1998, a friendly against Mexico, and scored his first goal against El Salvador at the 1999 UNCAF Nations Cup. In 2000, as the Guatemala national futsal team had begun its development, Ruiz was selected, along with other 11-a-side football players, as part of the squad that competed at the 2000 Futsal World Championship, hosted by Guatemala. He scored one goal in the tournament.

After scoring eight goals in nine matches during the 2002 World Cup qualification campaign and already having a successful career in the MLS, Ruiz was the focal point of the Guatemalan team in qualifying for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, leading the team in scoring as they reached the final stage of the CONCACAF region. However, they would not qualify for the World Cup.

On 14 June 2008 Ruiz broke Juan Carlos Plata's all-time individual goal-scoring record for Guatemala by scoring four goals against Saint Lucia in Guatemala's 2010 World Cup qualification opening match. Ruiz had scored 39 goals, four more than Plata's total. Ruiz also became the first Guatemalan player to score four goals in a World Cup qualification match. On 10 September 2008, Ruiz scored two goals against Cuba in Guatemala's 2010 World Cup qualification in the 3rd match of the 3rd round of qualification of the CONCACAF region. Those two goals extended his all-time individual scoring record for Guatemala to 41 goals, six more than Plata's total.[20]

On 9 February 2009, Ruiz announced his retirement from international football.[21] However, on 4 January 2011, he stated that he was returning to international football, making the UNCAF 2011 championship to be held in Panama his first international tournament in two years.[22] He then participated in the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup,[23] scoring one goal against Grenada in the first round and another one against Mexico in the quarterfinals in a 2-1 defeat.

On 16 October 2012, Ruiz again announced his retirement from international competition after a 3-1 loss to the United States at Livestrong Sporting Park, which eliminated Guatemala from 2014 World Cup qualification. However, he would return to play for Guatemala again and became the second Guatemalan player to appear in five World Cup qualification processes (Juan Manuel Funes being the first) when he started in the second round of the 2018 World Cup qualification in their opening match against Bermuda. On September 6, 2016, Ruiz scored 5 goals against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in his final farewell match for Guatemala giving him a total of 39 goals in 47 qualifying games, which makes him the highest goalscorer of all-time in FIFA World Cup qualification history.

International goals

Ruiz is the most prolific goal-scorer in the history of the Guatemalan National Team with 68 goals in 132 matches.

Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Final Competition
1. 19 March 1999 San José, Costa Rica  El Salvador 1–1 Draw 1999 UNCAF Nations Cup
2. 18 June 2000 Guatemala City, Guatemala  Antigua and Barbuda 8–1 Win 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification
3. 3 July 2000 Montreal, Canada  Haiti 4–1 Loss Friendly
4. 16 July 2000 Mazatenango, Guatemala  United States 1–1 Draw 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification
5. 22 July 2000 Quetzaltenango, Guatemala  Barbados 2–0 Win 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification
6. 8 October 2000 Bridgetown, Barbados Barbados Barbados 3–1 Win 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification
7. 15 November 2000 Mazatenango, Guatemala  Costa Rica 2–1 Win 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification
8. 15 November 2000 Mazatenango, Guatemala Costa Rica Costa Rica 2–1 Win 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification
9. 6 January 2001 Miami, United States Costa Rica Costa Rica 2–5 Loss 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification
10. 6 January 2001 Miami, United States Costa Rica Costa Rica 2–5 Loss 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification
11. 6 January 2002 Havana, Cuba  Cuba 1–0 Win Friendly
12. 31 October 2002 Guatemala City, Guatemala  Jamaica 1–1 Draw Friendly
13. 18 February 2003 Panama City, Panama  Nicaragua 5–0 Win 2003 UNCAF Nations Cup
14. 18 February 2003 Panama City, Panama Nicaragua Nicaragua 5–0 Win 2003 UNCAF Nations Cup
15. 18 February 2003 Panama City, Panama Nicaragua Nicaragua 5–0 Win 2003 UNCAF Nations Cup
16. 17 July 2003 Miami, United States  Colombia 1–1 Draw 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup
17. 5 May 2004 Guatemala City, Guatemala Haiti Haiti 1–0 Win Friendly
18. 20 June 2004 Guatemala City, Guatemala  Suriname 3–1 Win 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
19. 20 June 2004 Guatemala City, Guatemala Suriname Suriname 3–1 Win 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
20. 18 August 2004 Burnaby, Canada  Canada 2–0 Win 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
21. 18 August 2004 Burnaby, Canada Canada Canada 2–0 Win 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
22. 8 September 2004 San Pedro Sula, Honduras  Honduras 2–2 Draw 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
23. 13 October 2004 Guatemala City, Guatemala Honduras Honduras 1–0 Win 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
24. 13 November 2004 Washington, D.C., United States  Bolivia 1–0 Win Friendly
25. 21 December 2004 Caracas, Venezuela  Venezuela 1–0 Win Friendly
26. 17 January 2005 Los Angeles, United States Colombia Colombia 1–1 Draw Friendly
27. 26 March 2005 Guatemala City, Guatemala  Trinidad and Tobago 5–1 Win 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
28. 26 March 2005 Guatemala City, Guatemala Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago 5–1 Win 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
29. 8 July 2005 Carson, United States Jamaica Jamaica 3–4 Loss 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup
30. 8 July 2005 Carson, United States Jamaica Jamaica 3–4 Loss 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup
31. 8 July 2005 Carson, United States Jamaica Jamaica 3–4 Loss 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup
32. 8 October 2005 San Luis Potosí, Mexico  Mexico 2–5 Loss 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
33. 12 October 2005 Guatemala City, Guatemala Costa Rica Costa Rica 3–1 Win 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
34. 10 October 2006 Atlanta, United States Honduras Honduras 1–2 Loss Friendly
35. 12 June 2007 Foxborough, United States Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago 1–1 Draw 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup
36. 14 June 2008 Guatemala City, Guatemala  Saint Lucia 6–0 Win 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
37. 14 June 2008 Guatemala City, Guatemala Saint Lucia Saint Lucia 6–0 Win 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
38. 14 June 2008 Guatemala City, Guatemala Saint Lucia Saint Lucia 6–0 Win 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
39. 14 June 2008 Guatemala City, Guatemala Saint Lucia Saint Lucia 6–0 Win 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
40. 10 September 2008 Guatemala City, Guatemala Cuba Cuba 4–1 Win 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
41. 10 September 2008 Guatemala City, Guatemala Cuba Cuba 4–1 Win 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
42. 28 March 2011 Mazatenango, Guatemala Bolivia Bolivia 1–1 Draw Friendly
43. 13 June 2011 Harrison, United States  Grenada 4–0 Win 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup
44. 18 June 2011 East Rutherford, United States Mexico Mexico 1–2 Loss 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup
45. 11 October 2011 Guatemala City, Guatemala  Belize 3–1 Win 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
46. 22 February 2012 Luque, Paraguay  Paraguay 1–2 Loss Friendly
47. 25 May 2012 San José, Costa Rica Costa Rica Costa Rica 1–0 Loss Friendly
48. 25 May 2012 San José, Costa Rica Costa Rica Costa Rica 2–2 Loss Friendly
49. 1 June 2012 Guatemala City, Guatemala Costa Rica Costa Rica 1–0 Win Friendly
50. 15 August 2012 Washington, D.C, United States Paraguay Paraguay 3–3 Draw Friendly
51. 7 September 2012 Guatemala City, Guatemala Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda 3–1 Win 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
52. 7 September 2012 Guatemala City, Guatemala Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda 3–1 Win 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
53. 11 September 2012 St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda 1–0 Win 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
54. 12 October 2012 Guatemala City, Guatemala Jamaica Jamaica 2–1 Win 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
55. 16 October 2012 Kansas City, Kansas, United States United States United States 1–0 Loss 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
56. 7 September 2014 Dallas, Texas, United States  Belize 2–1 Win 2014 Copa Centroamericana
57. 13 September 2014 Los Angeles, California, United States  Costa Rica 1–2 Loss 2014 Copa Centroamericana
58. 9 July 2015 Chicago, Illinois, United States  Trinidad and Tobago 1–3 Loss 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup
59. 8 September 2015 Guatemala City, Guatemala Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda 2–0 Win 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
60. 25 March 2016 Guatemala City, Guatemala United States United States 2–0 Win 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
61. 28 May 2016 Los Angeles, California, United States  Armenia 1–7 Loss Friendly
62. 2 September 2016 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago 2-2 Draw 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
63. 2 September 2016 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago 2–2 Draw 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
64. 6 September 2016 Guatemala City, Guatemala  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 9–3 Win 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
65. 6 September 2016 Guatemala City, Guatemala Saint Vincent and the Grenadines St.Vincent and the Grenadines 9–3 Win 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
66. 6 September 2016 Guatemala City, Guatemala Saint Vincent and the Grenadines St.Vincent and the Grenadines 9–3 Win 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
67. 6 September 2016 Guatemala City, Guatemala Saint Vincent and the Grenadines St.Vincent and the Grenadines 9–3 Win 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
68. 6 September 2016 Guatemala City, Guatemala Saint Vincent and the Grenadines St.Vincent and the Grenadines 9–3 Win 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification

Career statistics (2002- )

Club Season League Domestic Cup International Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
LA Galaxy 2002 262468——3232
2003 261522——2817
2004 201131——2312
Total 72501111——8361
Dallas 2005 191122——2113
2006 271322——2915
2007 22721——248
Total 683165——7436
LA Galaxy 2008 101————101
Total 101————101
Toronto 2008 5—————5—
Total 5—————5—
Olimpia 2009 1810————1810
Total 1810————1810
Puebla 2009–10 33942——3711
Total 33942——3711
Aris 2010–11 1611—83254
Total 1611—83254
Philadelphia Union 2011 146————146
Total 146————146
Veracruz 2011–12 2310————2310
Total 2310————2310
D.C. United 2013 13—1———14—
Total 13—1———14—
Municipal 2013–14 138————139
2014–15 4425——334425
2015–16 116——31147
Total 7040——647644
FC Dallas 2016
Total --------
Career total 3421582318147393183

Honors

Municipal

Los Angeles Galaxy

Individual

Other MLS Achievements

Ruiz is currently the 11th all-time leading goal scorer in MLS history.[24] He is also the All-Time Leading Goal Scorer in MLS Playoff history with 16 goals in 17 games. He was also a nominee for the 2011 MLS All-Star Game.[25]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Carlos Ruiz". Carlos Ruiz. MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Carlos "el pescado" Ruiz.". deguate.com.
  3. ↑ Marcus, Maria (28 March 2008). "Little Fish in an Increasingly Competitive Pond". The New York Times Goal Blog. Retrieved 12 May 2008.
  4. ↑ "Player bio". mlsnet.com, Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on 3 November 2006. Retrieved 24 November 2006.
  5. ↑ Ricardo Clark kicks Carlos Ruiz. YouTube. 1 October 2007.
  6. ↑ Aparicio, Diego (15 January 2008). "FC Dallas trades Carlos Ruiz to LA Galaxy". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 11 May 2008.
  7. ↑ Canales, Andrea (13 March 2008). "The Return of Ruiz". soccer365.com. Archived from the original on 14 May 2008. Retrieved 18 May 2008.
  8. ↑ "Carlos Ruiz undergoes knee surgery". PA Wire Services. 1 April 2008. Archived from the original on 6 April 2008. Retrieved 18 May 2008.
  9. ↑ "Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & More". Goal.com.
  10. ↑ "Union Sign Forward Carlos Ruiz". Philadelphia Union.
  11. ↑ "Ruiz's wonder goal easily wins AT&T Goal of the Week". Philadelphia Union.
  12. ↑ "Report: Ruiz signs multi-year deal with Mexico's Veracruz". MLSsoccer.com.
  13. ↑ "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh53M095nO4". External link in |title= (help)
  14. ↑ "Estadísticas Veracruz - ESPN Deportes". go.com.
  15. ↑ futbol.univision.com/centroamerica/guatemala/article/2013-02-01/el-internacional-carlos-el-pescado
  16. ↑ "El internacional Carlos 'Pescadito' Ruiz ya no jugará con el Municipal de Guatemala". univision.com.
  17. ↑ Ben Bromley. "D.C. United signs Carlos Ruiz through the allocation process". Black And Red United.
  18. ↑ "DC United decline contract options for Carlos Ruiz, Lionard Pajoy and Marcelo Saragosa". mlssoccer.com. 30 October 2013.
  19. ↑ "FC Dallas Signs Forward Carlos Ruiz". FC Dallas Signs Forward Carlos Ruiz. FCDallas.com. September 15, 2016. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
  20. ↑ Source: http://prensalibre.com/pl/2008/junio/15/244639.html[]
  21. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 28 March 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
  22. ↑ "Prensa Libre – Periódico líder de Guatemala". Prensa Libre.
  23. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 26 October 2012. Retrieved 2011-06-05.
  24. ↑ http://www.mlssoccer.com/stats/alltime
  25. ↑ "News". Philadelphia Union.
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