Carlos Ruiz
Carlos Ruiz is a former professional footballer from Guatemala, widely regarded as the greatest goal scorer in the history of the national team. Known for his prolific scoring ability, Ruiz had a successful career both domestically and internationally, playing in major leagues such as Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States. He has represented Guatemala in multiple international tournaments and is celebrated for his contributions to the sport in his country. Recently, he criticized the Guatemalan Football Federation (Fedefut) following the national team's disappointing elimination from the U17 World Cup qualifying tournament.
Born on Nov 15, 1979 (45 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Panama | 3 | 7.67 | 0.23% | +20% | 4,314,768 | 11,885 | $76,000 | 209$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +10% | 17,915,568 | 14,332 | $82,000 | 66$ |
| Totals | 4 | 22,230,336 | 26,217 | $158,000 | 275$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Panama:
Carlos Ruíz is the councilman who expressed concerns about the Ministry of Public's understanding of local government purchasing processes.
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Panama:
Carlos 'Calicho' Ruiz represented the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2012 All-Star Game.
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Panama:
Eduardo Tait looks up to Carlos Ruiz as a model in his baseball career.
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Guatemala:
Carlos 'El Pescadito' Ruiz has recognized Olger Escobar's talent and motivated him to continue representing Guatemala.
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Guatemala:
Carlos Ruiz celebrated Guatemala's historic achievement in the Gold Cup as the country's top football figure.
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Paraguay:
Carlos Ruiz is a police officer who dedicates his free time to rescuing and caring for abandoned dogs.
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Guatemala:
Carlos Ruiz has closely followed Guatemala's performance in the Gold Cup 2025 as a commentator.
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Costa Rica:
Carlos 'Pescadito' Ruiz is participating as a commentator in the Copa Oro alongside Celso Borges.
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Guatemala:
Carlos 'El Pescado' Ruiz also scored in the last victory of Guatemala against Jamaica in 2012.
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Guatemala:
Carlos Ruiz also scored for Guatemala in their match against Jamaica.
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