Where was Rogelio Funes Mori born?

Mendoza, Argentina
Rogelio Funes Mori/Place of birth

Funes Mori was born in Mendoza, Argentina. In 2001, he moved to Arlington, Texas and attended Workman Junior High and Arlington High School where he was coached by the Coach Jeffrey Waldrop playing football with his twin brother, Ramiro.

Why did Funes Mori switch to Mexico?

Many fans and journalists questioned Martino for choosing Funes Mori, who switched from Argentina to Mexico because of the new rule changes in FIFA, over Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernández. The LA Galaxy striker has scored 10 goals in 10 games this season and he is the all-time scorer for the Mexico national team.

How is Funes Mori Mexican?

Yes. Despite being born in Argentina and playing for Argentina’s national team in 2012, Funes Mori is a naturalized Mexican citizen after spending more than five years living in Mexico. In June the Monterrey striker was given the green light from FIFA to represent Mexico due to only playing one friendly for Argentina.

How many goals does Rogelio Funes Mori have?

Rogelio Funes Mori top scorer record

League, Team	Season	Goals
Liga MX Monterrey	2019/2020	11
Liga MX Monterrey	2018/2019	14
Liga MX Monterrey	2017/2018	11
Liga MX Monterrey	2016/2017	18

Does Funes Mori have a twin?

His twin brother, Rogelio, is also a footballer and plays for Liga MX club Monterrey and the Mexico national-team as a striker.

How tall is Funes Mori?

1.9 m
Rogelio Funes Mori/Height

Is Funes Mori Japanese?

Funes Mori was born in Mendoza, Argentina. He emigrated with his family from Argentina to the United States in 2001. His father, Miguel, played professional football in Argentina with clubs such as Independiente Rivadavia and Club Atlético Argentino in the 1980s.

How old is Funes Mori?

30 years (March 5, 1991)
Rogelio Funes Mori/Age