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Marcelo Flores

Marcelo Flores Dorrell is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays for Tigres UANL in Liga MX.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Marcelo Flores Dorrell is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays for Tigres UANL in Liga MX. Born in Georgetown, Ontario, he has represented both Mexico and Canada at senior international level and is primarily deployed as an attacking midfielder or winger.

Early life and background

Marcelo Flores was born on 1 October 2003 in Georgetown, Ontario, Canada. He is listed as Canadian by the Canadian Soccer Association and is also eligible to represent Mexico through his father.

Club career

Flores developed in Arsenal's academy system before moving into senior club football. He spent a loan spell at Real Oviedo and later signed for Tigres UANL in 2023, continuing his professional career in Liga MX.

International career

Flores previously appeared for Mexico's senior national team before completing a FIFA one-time switch to Canada. He became eligible to play for Canada and was subsequently selected for the Canada men's national team.

Playing style

Flores is listed as an attacking midfielder and winger, with some sources also describing him as a left winger or midfielder. He is a right-footed player.

Key facts

  • Marcelo Flores was born in Georgetown, Ontario, Canada, and holds dual eligibility for Canada and Mexico.
  • He came through Arsenal's academy and spent time on loan at Real Oviedo before joining Tigres UANL in 2023.
  • Flores played for Mexico at senior level before switching his international allegiance to Canada.
  • He is primarily used as an attacking midfielder or winger.
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Canadian context

Flores was born in Ontario and is part of the Canada men's national team, making him relevant to Canadian soccer coverage and to readers tracking dual-nationality players.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Marcelo Flores?
Marcelo Flores is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays for Tigres UANL and the Canada national team.
Where was Marcelo Flores born?
He was born in Georgetown, Ontario, Canada.
Which club does Marcelo Flores play for?
He plays for Tigres UANL in Mexico's Liga MX.
Did Marcelo Flores play for Mexico?
Yes. He made senior appearances for Mexico before switching his international allegiance to Canada.
What position does Marcelo Flores play?
He is primarily listed as an attacking midfielder or winger.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcelo_Flores
    Supports: Full name, birth date, birthplace, club, position, and national team overview
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/stats/_/id/186489/marcelo-flores
    Supports: Current club, position, birthdate, birthplace, and nationality
  3. Soccerbase — https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=134943
    Supports: Birth date, place of birth, club, nationality, and transfer date
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47899813/marcelo-flores-completes-fifa-one-switch-canada-mexico
    Supports: FIFA one-time switch to Canada, previous Mexico senior involvement, and eligibility background
  5. Canada Soccer — https://canadasoccer.com/profile/57524/marcelo-flores/
    Supports: Canadian national team profile and birthplace in Georgetown, Ontario
  6. CBC Sports — https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/worldcup/canada-world-cup-roster-marcelo-flores-9.7218637
    Supports: Canada team involvement, birthplace, ACL injury report, and club history