Francisco Castrejón
Mexican footballer (born 1947)
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Francisco Castrejón Ramírez (born 11 June 1947) is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He was one of three goalkeepers for Mexico in the 1970 FIFA World Cup, but did not play any games there.
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Castrejón in 1970 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Francisco Castrejón Ramírez | ||
| Date of birth | June 11, 1947 | ||
| Place of birth | Mexico | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1964–1972 | Universidad Nacional | ||
| 1972–1973 | Laguna | ||
| 1973–1975 | Puebla | ||
| 1975–1979 | América | 85 | (0) |
| 1979–1980 | Tampico | 22 | (0) |
| 1980–1982 | Atlas | 56 | (0) |
| 1982–1983 | Atlético Morelia | 21 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 1969–1981 | Mexico | 26 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Born in Tuxpan, Jalisco,[1] Castrejón played club football for UNAM Pumas, Club de Fútbol Laguna, Puebla F.C., Club América, Tampico, F.C. Atlas and Atlético Morelia. He made his senior debut at age 18, appearing for Pumas in a match against Toluca on 3 February 1964.[2]
Castrejón joined Laguna and played for the club in the 1972–73 Primera season. He signed with Puebla for the two following seasons, then joined América in 1975, where he would win the 1975–76 Mexican Primera División season title.[3]
International career
Castrejón made several appearances for the Mexico national football team. He made his debut as a substitute in a friendly against Colombia on 4 February 1969.[4]
