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Gerardo Galindo

Gerardo Galindo

Mexican footballer (born 1978)

Gerardo Gabriel Galindo Martínez[lower-alpha 1] (born 23 May 1978) is a Mexican former professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder.

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Playing career

Club

Gerardo debuted in a victory 1–0 over Atlante. El Jerry was a vital part in UNAM Pumas 2 championships in a row in 2004. Although debuting in 1997, it was in 2001 when he gained a starting spot in Pumas.

International

Being a starter and a trustworthy player in Hugo Sánchez's coaching career in Pumas, he has also been called to play with Mexico, such as qualification games for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

Managerial career

In 2013, after being diagnosed with cancer, Galindo had treatments to remove a tumor. The tumor returned months later, thus forcing Galindo into retirement. In 2017, Galindo joined former UNAM teammate Jaime Lozano, to be an assistant coach at Queretaro FC.[1]

Honours

UNAM Pumas

  • Mexican Torneo de Clausura (2004)
  • Mexican Torneo de Apertura (2004)

Club de Futbol Monterrey

  • Mexican Torneo de Apertura (2009)

See also

Notes

  1. In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Galindo and the second or maternal family name is Martínez.

References

  1. [1]
    "La lucha de 'El Jerry' Galindo - ESPN Video". Archived from the original on 2017-09-18. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
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