Raul Arias

Raúl Arias Rosas (born 29 October 1957) is a Mexican former professional footballer and manager.

Career He played with various clubs, including Tampico Madero, Atletico Potosino, Club Puebla, Tigres UANL, Club León, Atlante F.C., Cruz Azul, Correcaminos UAT and once again with Club Puebla, where he officially retired. He won the 1982–83 league title with Puebla where he is still remembered for being a great defensive player. After he retired he took up coaching, and coached Club Necaxa from 1998 to 2005. He led Necaxa to third place in the 2000 FIFA Club World Championship, defeating Real Madrid CF on the way. In 2006, he coached San Luis till 2009 when he returned to coach Club Necaxa who would eventually be relegated to the second division. In 2009, he had a short stay with Chivas.

International Raul was capped twice for the Mexico national team he played versus Canada and Martinique. he scored his first goal in a 5–0 win versus Canada in the Estadio Sergio León Chávez on 3 December 1983

Honours Player Puebla Mexican Primera División: 1982–83

Manager Necaxa Mexican Primera División: Invierno 1998 CONCACAF Champions' Cup: 1999 FIFA Club World Cup Third Place: 2000