Francisco Flores Cordoba
Francisco Flores Córdoba (born February 12, 1926 in Guadalajara , state of Jalisco ; † November 13, 1986 ibid) was a Mexican football player who won five championships with his hometown club Chivas Guadalajara between 1957 and 1962 and was therefore part of the legendary team that In the nine years between 1957 and 1965 seven times was champion and was nicknamed "Campeonísimo". He was also known by his nickname "Panchito" (paunch).
career
Flores, who was under contract with Chivas from 1951 to 1962 and mainly played in attacking midfield, was appointed to the squad of the Mexican national team that traveled to Sweden for the 1958 World Cup . The first game of the Mexicans against the hosts (0: 3) on June 8, 1958 was also his international debut. He was also used in this tournament in the third and final game of the Mexicans against Hungary (0: 4). Pancho put on the national team's dress eleven times and scored five goals; Among other things, he contributed three goals in the 7-0 win against the Netherlands Antilles .
successes
- Mexican champion (5): 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962
- Mexican Supercup (4): 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961
- CONCACAF Champions' Cup winner (1): 1962
Web links
- Francisco Flores Córdoba in the database of National-Football-Teams.com (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Flores Cordoba, Francisco |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Flores, Francisco; Panchito (nickname) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | mexican soccer player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 12, 1926 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Guadalajara (Mexico) , Jalisco |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 13, 1986 |
| Place of death | Guadalajara (Mexico) , Jalisco |