Javier Guzmán
Mexican footballer (1945-2014)
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Javier Guzmán Colin (January 9, 1945 – August 14, 2014)[1] was a Mexican football defender, who played for the Mexico national team between 1970 and 1977. He was part of the Mexico squad for the 1970 World Cup on home soil.
Full name
Javier Guzmán Colin
Date of birth
9 January 1945
Date of death
14 August 2014 (aged 69)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Javier Guzmán Colin | ||
| Date of birth | 9 January 1945 | ||
| Place of birth | El Higo, Veracruz, Mexico | ||
| Date of death | 14 August 2014 (aged 69) | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1962–1964 | Tampico | ||
| 1964–1978 | Cruz Azul | ||
| 1968–1969 | → UNAM (loan) | ||
| 1978–1979 | Veracruz | ||
| International career | |||
| 1970–1977 | Mexico | 38 | (2) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
At club level, Guzmán played for Tampico, Cruz Azul, Pumas UNAM, and Veracruz.
