Ramos started his professional career in 1978 with Newell's, he soon established himself as a first team player, scoring his first goal for the club on July 8, 1979, against Huracán. He went on to score 167 goals for the club including 30 in Metropolitano 1983, to become the leagues topscorer.
Ramos was included in the Argentina squad for Copa América1983. He played a total of 10 games for his country, scoring 3 goal.
In 1985 Ramos moved to France where he played for Nantes and Toulon before returning to Argentina in 1987.
Ramos was part of the Newell's Old Boys team that won the 1987–88 championship. He continued playing for the club until 1989.