Manuel Viniegra García (born 26 April 1988) is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Personal Information
- Full name: Manuel Viniegra García
- Date of birth: 26 April 1988 (age 38)
- Place of birth: Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
- Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
- Position: Midfielder (defensive midfield, central midfield)
Club Career
Viniegra began his career with Liga MX club Tigres UANL, coming through the youth academy. He made his professional debut during the 2007 Clausura tournament under head coach Mario Carrillo. He spent the majority of his career with Tigres, spanning from 2006 to 2020, though he was loaned out on several occasions:
- 2014: Loaned to Atlante
- 2017–2018: Loaned to Veracruz
- 2018–2020: Loaned to Juárez
After leaving Tigres, he played for Querétaro (2021) and Tlaxcala (2022) before retiring.
International Career
Viniegra earned one cap for the Mexico national team. He was called up by manager José Manuel de la Torre and played against the United States on 15 August 2012 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, wearing the number 6 jersey. The match ended in a 0–1 loss for Mexico in a friendly.
Honours
Tigres UANL
- Liga MX: Apertura 2011, Apertura 2015, Apertura 2016
