1996–97 Atletico Celaya season

Celaya competed in Primera División and Copa México During summer the club clinched the arrival of former Spain international Midfielder Míchel from Real Madrid [1] and Defender Ivan Hurtado from Emelec.

[2] In January former Mexico international Forward Hugo Sanchez signed in from Dallas Burn after being released.

[3] Meanwhile, club star and starter Forward Emilio Butragueno was injured several weeks.

[4] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.