Santiago Muñoz (footballer, born 2002)

Santiago René Muñoz Robles (born 14 August 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga MX club Santos Laguna. Born in the United States, he plays for the Mexico national under-23 team.

Santos Laguna
Muñoz made his professional debut with Santos Laguna under manager Guillermo Almada on 25 October 2020 in a Liga MX match against Atlético San Luis, coming on as a substitute, winning 2–1.

Loan to Newcastle United
On 31 August 2021, Muñoz joined Premier League side Newcastle United on an 18-month loan deal, linking up with the club's academy sides with the English club having the option to make the deal permanent. On 30 July 2022, Muñoz made his senior team debut for Newcastle in a 2–1 pre-season friendly win against Athletic Bilbao; coming on as a late substitute alongside fellow academy player Lucas De Bolle. On 23 January 2023, Muñoz returned to Santos Laguna.

Youth
Muñoz was part of the under-17 squad that participated at the 2019 CONCACAF U-17 Championship, scoring five goals, where Mexico won the competition. He also participated at the 2019 U-17 World Cup, where Mexico finished runner-up.

Muñoz was called up to the under-23 team by Jaime Lozano to participate at the 2020 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship, appearing in three matches, where Mexico won the competition.

Muñoz was included in the under-21 roster that participated in the 2022 Maurice Revello Tournament, scoring two goals, Mexico finished third.

Honours
Mexico Youth
 * CONCACAF U-17 Championship: 2019
 * FIFA U-17 World Cup runner-up: 2019
 * CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship: 2020

Individual
 * FIFA U-17 World Cup Goal of the Tournament: 2019