Gerardo Galindo

Gerardo Galindo
Personal information
Full name Gerardo Gabriel Galindo Martínez
Date of birth (1978-05-23) May 23, 1978
Place of birth Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Playing position Defensive midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997–2006 Pumas UNAM 217 (2)
2006–2012 Necaxa 79 (1)
2008–2010 → Monterrey (loan) 44 (0)
2010–2011 → Tijuana (loan) 31 (0)
2012 → Estudiantes Tecos (loan) 11 (0)
2013 Altamira 6 (0)
National team‡
2000–2007 Mexico 10 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 27, 2013
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of May 2, 2009

Gerardo Gabriel Galindo Martínez (born May 23, 1978 in Cuernavaca, Morelos), is a former professional footballer.

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)

References

  1. ↑ http://espndeportes.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/3521821
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