Carlos Pena Jimenez

Midfielder · Cruz Azul

Nationality

Mexico

Born

1991-07-18

Birthplace

Ciudad Victoria, Mexico

Height

1.78 m

Position

Midfielder

Carlos Alberto Peña Rodríguez (born 29 March 1990) is a Mexican footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga MX side Cruz Azul, on loan from Rangers, and the Mexico national team. Born in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Peña graduated from C.F. Pachuca's youth categories, and made his first-team debut on 14 April 2010. In late 2012, Peña was called up by José Manuel de la Torre to play for Mexico in the World Cup Qualifiers against Guyana on 12 October and El Salvador on 16 October. He was also called up for a friendly against Peru.