Marcelo Flores
Marcelo Flores, 2003-10-01, Midfielder for Canada, plays for Tigres UANL. 2 international caps, 0 goals. Part of Canada's 2026 World Cup Group B squad.
Biography
Tigres UANL attacking midfielder born in Canada with Canadian-Mexican heritage. Marcelo Flores is a technically brilliant and creative playmaker who was featured in The Guardian's Next Generation 2020 list. He began his professional career at Arsenal before moving to Tigres UANL in Liga MX, where he scored a memorable hat-trick against Necaxa in 2024. FIFA approved his one-time switch from Mexico to Canada in February 2026. Set to compete with Canada at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 2 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
FIFA approved his one-time switch from Mexico to Canada in February 2026. Made his Canada debut in a friendly against Iceland in March 2026. Named to Canada's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.
Scored a hat-trick in just 10 minutes against Necaxa while playing for Tigres UANL in Liga MX.
Signed with Tigres UANL from Arsenal in September 2023.
Loaned to Real Oviedo from Arsenal to gain first-team experience in Spanish football.
Signed his first professional contract with Arsenal. Featured in The Guardian's Next Generation 2020 list of the world's best young talents.
Joined Ipswich Town's academy after impressing at a training camp.