Santiago Muñoz

Santiago René Muñoz Robles (born 14 August 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga MX club Atlético San Luis, on loan from Santos Laguna. Born in the United States, he played for Mexico at youth level.

Club career Santos Laguna Muñoz made his professional debut with Santos Laguna under manager Guillermo Almada on 25 October 2020 in a Liga MX match against Atlético San Luis, coming on as a substitute, winning 2–1.

Loan to Newcastle United On 31 August 2021, Muñoz joined Premier League side Newcastle United on an 18-month loan deal, linking up with the club's academy sides with the English club having the option to make the deal permanent. On 30 July 2022, Muñoz made his senior team debut for Newcastle in a 2–1 pre-season friendly win against Athletic Bilbao; coming on as a late substitute alongside fellow academy player Lucas De Bolle. On 23 January 2023, Muñoz returned to Santos Laguna.

Loan to Sporting Kansas City On 22 April 2025, Muñoz joined Major League Soccer side Sporting Kansas City on a season-long loan, with an option to exercise a permanent transfer at the end of 2025.

International career Youth Muñoz was part of the under-17 squad that participated at the 2019 CONCACAF U-17 Championship, scoring five goals, where Mexico won the competition. He also participated at the 2019 U-17 World Cup, where Mexico finished runner-up.

Muñoz was called up to the under-23 team by Jaime Lozano to participate at the 2020 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship, appearing in three matches, where Mexico won the competition.

Muñoz was included in the under-21 roster that participated in the 2022 Maurice Revello Tournament, scoring two goals, Mexico finished third.

Career statistics Club

Honours Mexico Youth CONCACAF U-17 Championship: 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup runner-up: 2019 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship: 2020

Individual FIFA U-17 World Cup Goal of the Tournament: 2019