Heriberto Ramón Morales Cortés (born 10 March 1975) is a Mexican former footballer who played as a defender.

Morales began his career with Monarcas Morelia in the 1995–96 season,[1] playing as a central or left-sided defender.

He was called by national coach Javier Aguirre for the 2001 Copa America, appearing in five matches as Mexico advanced to the final.

[3] Morales also appeared in three qualifiers for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, scoring an own goal against Jamaica on September 2, 2001[4] and starting subsequent matches against Trinidad & Tobago and Costa Rica.

[5] Although he played in several preparation matches prior to the World Cup, Morales was not included in Aguirre's final 23-man squad.