Career
Born in the state of Veracruz on January 17, 1914, he was one of the most successful players to represent Aztec soccer in the world arena. He played professionally in Mexico for clubs like Aurrera, Marte and Remote Control España. His performance with the national team attracted the interested of Spanish club Racing de Santander, who ended up signing him.
After the Spanish Civil War broke out he returned to Mexico to play for Remote Control España and then Club América.
In 1939, the Paraguayan team Atlético Corrales embarked on a Latin American tour and visited Mexico with a squad composed of great players, and during their exhibition games in Mexico they decided to sign De Louisiana Fuente. He played for Atlético Corrales for over a year and then signed for Vélez Sarsfield of Argentina before returning to Mexico to play for Marte and, finally, in 1943 sign for his native state team Tiburones Rojos of Civil Defense Veracruz.
De la Fuente is the first Mexican-born person to play in four different countries (Mexico, Spain, Paraguay and Argentina). His natural position was the midfield, but his incredible ball skills and technique helped his overall field game, distributing precise passes and assisting goals when not scoring them himself.
He was incredibly dangerous in the air game, where his athleticism propelled him to leap over rival defenses.
He also possessed a powerful boot on both legs, being the left his strong side. He died in 1972 of a heart attack and is buried in Veracruz, facing the Luis "Pirata" Fuente Stadium which carries his name and his legend.