For the iconic former Mexican goalkeeper, Jorge Campos is about to start a new experience after more than twenty years away from professional football. At 58 the first time in Europe …
Also call it “mister versatility”. With gloves between the poles or striker ready to break through the opponent’s door, for the legendary Jorge Campos There is no difference. The 58 -year -old iconic former Mexican goalkeeper, after over twenty years away from professional football, is ready to return to the field.
Jorge Campos, there is the signature with the Spanish fifth series club
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At 58, you are not yet too old to think of a return to the field in style. Also ask Jorge Campos, a former Mexican goalkeeper famous for his versatility on the pitch. Because yes, in addition to his qualities between the posts, Campos has never hidden his striker’s ability. The 1966 class, originally from Acapulco de Juárez, who retired in January 2004 to 38 years, decided after more than twenty years to return to the field.
An extraordinary return and to say the least surprising. Campos was in fact hired by Mexico FCmilitant club in Tercera División RFEF Spanishor the fifth series of the Spanish championship. After the last experience with the Pueblathe former goalkeeper is therefore ready to live a new professional and life experience. Because yes, this will be his first experience in European football.
This is the press release with which the Spanish club has announced the arrival of Jorge Campos in view of the next season: “We are happy to welcome one of the biggest legends of Mexican football, Jorge Campos. This unique goalkeeper-scale, icon worldwide, will bring a huge value to Mexico FC this season. Under the guidance of the coach Gonzalo Cuenca, recently confirmed until 2026, Campos will join a rose that boasts several players with experience in the Liga de Expansión MX and in the Mexican youth sectors“.
Jorge Campos’s statements after the official
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Obviously grateful and enthusiastic for this new opportunity Jorge Campos. Here are his statements after the official features by the Mexico FC: “This is the great opportunity I was waiting for to play in Europe, Spain, thanks to Mexico FC“. The entire career of Jorge Campos took place between Mexico and the United States. He dressed the shirt of Pumas In three periods (1988-1995, 1998-1999 and 2001-2002), club in which he took his first professional steps.
Then again Atlas – also here in three different periods -, The Galaxy, Cruz Azul, Chicago Fire, Tigres Uanl and Puebla. Defended the door of Mexico In 129 races, winning 2 Gold Cup (1993, 1996) e 1 Confederations Cup In 1999 USA 1994 and a France 1998while in Japan and South Korea in 2002 He never took the field.
With the modification by the Fifa In the regulation in 1994, Jorge Campos dressed the shirt of his country exclusively as goalkeeper. The prohibition of the double role in the field did not allow Campos to score with el Tri. The account of the goals scored is absolutely full -bodied with the clubs as a striker, 46. And how can we not forget his iconic bright and colorful uniforms, no longer worn starting from the 1998 world championship. Now give to Jorge Campos “The immortal“Gloves and shoes. On goal or in attack, the 58 -year -old is about to return …
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