Cristóbal Ortega Martínez (born July 25, 1956 in Mexico City, Mexico) is a former football player who played for Club América in the Mexican First Division from 1974 to 1991. He played as a midfielder. He also played for Mexico's national team, including playing in the World Cups of 1978 and 1986 - he earned 14 caps in his international career.
He is currently the head coach of C.F. La Piedad which play in Mexico's Ascenso MX.
Club career
On October 5, 1974, Cristóbal Ortega made his debut for Club América against Ciudad Madero. In his Primera Liga debut on June 8, 1975, Ortega scored his first goal against Veracruz - so began an 18 year career in which he remained in the Club América midfield. Club América won league titles in the seasons 75-76, 83-84, 84-85, Prode 85, 87-88 and 88-89. The club won three Supercups, in 1976, 1988–89; three CONCACAF Cup titles in 1978, 1987, and 1991; and the Interamerican Cup in 1991.
Ortega retired in the middle of the 1991-92 season. In his final game for Club América, on December 15, 1991 at Santos Laguna, he started and was substituted at the start of the second half by manager Isaac Terrazas; he scored his last goal three years prior on January 3, 1988 against Cruz Azul. In his career at Club América, Ortega played in 711 games, including a team-record 75 playoff games.
National team career
Ortega played in 14 games for Mexico and scored twice.[1] He played in the World Cups of 1978 and 1986.
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- 1 Vega
- 3 Domínguez
- 4 M. Hernández
- 5 Campos
- 6 A. Martínez
- 7 Gil
- 8 Olsina
- 9 Cavallo
- 10 Dos Santos
- 11 Sánchez
- 12 J. Martínez
- 13 Bravo
- 15 Treviño
- 16 V. Hernández
- 17 Olguin
- 18 Anzaldo
- 19 Kontogiannis
- 20 Luna
- 22 Huerta
- 23 Mares
- 27 Vela
- 31 E. Hernández
- 99 Orozco
- Manager: Ortega
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Mexican footballer |
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July 25, 1956 |
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