Juan Carlos Valenzuela
Juan Carlos Valenzuela
| Personal information |
| Full name |
Juan Carlos Valenzuela Hernández |
| Date of birth |
May 15, 1984 (1984-05-15) (age 27) |
| Place of birth |
Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico |
| Height |
1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] |
| Playing position |
Defender |
| Club information |
| Current club |
Club América |
| Number |
6 |
| Youth career |
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Atlas |
| Senior career* |
| Years |
Team |
Apps† |
(Gls)† |
| 2003–2007 |
Atlas |
107 |
(3) |
| 2008 |
UAG |
33 |
(1) |
| 2009– |
América |
96 |
(2) |
| National team |
| 2008– |
Mexico |
9 |
(0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).
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Juan Carlos "El Topo" Valenzuela, (born May 15, 1984 in Guaymas, Sonora) is a Mexican footballer who currently plays for Club América in Primera División de México. His nickname means The Mole.
Career
Club
Valenzuela came up from the Atlas youth system, debuting in Clausura 2003 against future club Tecos UAG. In Clausura 2008 he was acquired by Tecos where his performance arouse the interest of Mexican giant Club América and the Mexican national team. Valenzuela made his debut for América against Chivas in the Interliga 2009.
International
Valenzuela debuted on 24 September 2008, against Chile. He started in the 2009 Gold Cup semi-final and final, winning the championship. He made the preliminary list for the 2010 World Cup, getting cut prior to the "Goodbye" game in Mexico City.
Honors
International
Mexico
References
External links
| Persondata |
| Name |
Valenzuela, Juan Carlos |
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| Short description |
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| Date of birth |
1984-05-15 |
| Place of birth |
Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico |
| Date of death |
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| Place of death |
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