Luis Flores (footballer)
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| Luis Flores | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Luis Enrique Flores Ocaranza | |
| Date of birth | July 18, 1961 | |
| Place of birth | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| Playing position | Striker | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1979-1986 1986-1987 1987-1988 1988-1989 1989-1991 1991-1993 1993-1995 |
UNAM Pumas Sporting de Gijón UNAM Pumas Valencia Cruz Azul Atlas Chivas |
- 32 (10) 38 (24) 36 (6) - - - |
| National team | ||
| 1983-1993 | Mexico | 62 (29) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Luis Enrique Flores Ocaranza (born on July 18, 1961 in Mexico City, Mexico) was a football player, and a former striker who played for the Mexican national team in the 1986 FIFA World Cup being held in Mexico. He played 62 times for Mexico from 1983-1993 being the 7th best goalscorer in Mexico's history with 29 goals being tied with Hugo Sanchez and Luis Garcia.[1]
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[edit] Playing career
Flores debuted with UNAM Pumas in the 79/80 season. In 1980-81 he was part of the squad that won the league championship. In 1985 he joined Spanish team Sporting Gijon. He made a total of 32 appearances and 10 goals with the Spanish team. The following season he came back to Mexico with UNAM Pumas, but later was signed again by a new Spanish team Valencia CF. He had a successful season with Valencia appearing 36 times and scoring six goals. He later came back to Mexico with the European experience to play with famous clubs such as Cruz Azul, Atlas, and Chivas de Guadalajara.
[edit] Coaching career
Flores has been the manager of Pumas, CD Veracruz, Atlético Celaya and Necaxa.
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