Carlos Hermosillo
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Carlos Manuel Hermosillo Goytortúa (born August 24, 1964 in linares del rio, Veracruz
, Mexico) is a Mexican former football player. He is one of the top all-time goalscorers for the Mexican national team
. He is also known as "El Grandote de Cerro Azul".
during the 1983-84 season. He spent most of his club career in his native Mexico, also playing for Monterrey
, Cruz Azul
, Necaxa
, Atlante
, and Chivas. Carlos' best two seasons were in 1994-95 and 1995–96, when he scored 35 and 36 goals respectively for Cruz Azul, where he had his best years as a player.
Hermosillo made two ventures outside the country: to Belgium's Standard Liège
in 1989-90 and to Major League Soccer
's Los Angeles Galaxy
for two seasons starting in 1998. For the Galaxy, he scored 14 goals and 15 assists in two regular seasons, adding five goals and an assist in the playoffs.
On August 17, 1986 he sparked an all-out war with Guadalajara's Fernando Quirarte
later on involving others from either side. Which bought himself a 12 game suspension.
Hermosillo was once the all-time goalscoring lead for the Mexican national team with 35 goals (in 90 caps between 1984 and 1997). He played in the 1994 FIFA World Cup
.
Since December 1, 2006, Carlos Hermosillo was named the head of the Comision Nacional del Deporte, the Mexican government's office in charge of all sporting activities policy in the country. President Felipe Calderón
designated him as part of his extended cabinet. After various scandals during Carlos' Hermosillo administration, finally President Felipe Calderón requested him to resign at his post after only 2 years in office. He became the first National Sports Minister to be fired by the President in Mexico.
After a 18 year career with eight different clubs, Hermosillo retired. He last played with Guadalajara in 2001. He had a retirement game playing with Cruz Azul, his favorite team growing up was Cruz Azul, also he won a championship with Cruz Azul in 1997.
| 1. || February 26, 1985 || Acapulco
, Mexico || || 2–1 || Win || Friendly
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| 2. || September 22, 1985|| San Jose
, United States || || 1–0 || Win || Friendly
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| 3. || December 10, 1985 || Guadalajara
, Mexico || || 2–1 || Win || 1985 Mexico Cup
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| 4. || December 14, 1985 || Toluca
, Mexico || || 2–0 || Win || 1985 Mexico Cup
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| 5. || October 6, 1987 || Toluca, Mexico || || 4–0 || Win || Friendly
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| 6. || December 2, 1987 || Santa Ana
, United States || || 9–0 || Win || Friendly
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| 7. || February 21, 1989 || Los Angeles, United States || || 2–1 || Win || Friendship Cup
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| 8. || June 28, 1991 || Los Angeles, United States || || 4–1 || Win || 1991 CONCACAF Gold Cup
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| 9. || June 30, 1991 || Los Angeles, United States || || 3–1 || Win || 1991 CONCACAF Gold Cup
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| 10. || July 3, 1991 || Los Angeles, United States || || 1–1 || Draw || 1991 CONCACAF Gold Cup
|-
| 11. || October 7, 1992 || Los Angeles, United States || || 2–0 || Win || Friendly
|-
| 12. || October 14, 1992 || Dresden
, Germany || || 1–1 || Draw || Friendly
|-
| 13. || December 6, 1992 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 11–0 || Win || 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 14. || December 6, 1992 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 11–0 || Win || 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 15. || December 6, 1992 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 11–0 || Win || 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 16. || December 6, 1992 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 11–0 || Win || 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 17. || November 3, 1993 || San Diego, United States || || 3–0 || Win || Friendly
|-
| 18. || January 19, 1994 || San Diego, United States || || 1–1 || Draw || Friendly
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| 19. || June 11, 1994 || Miami, United States || || 3–0 || Win || Friendly
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| 20. || December 14, 1994 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 5–1 || Win || Friendly
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| 21. || December 14, 1994 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 5–1 || Win || Friendly
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| 22. || October 16, 1996 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 2–1 || Win || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 23. || October 30, 1996 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 5–1 || Win || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 24. || November 6, 1996 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 3–1 || Win || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 25. || November 20, 1996 || Los Angeles, United States || || 3–1 || Win || Friendly
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| 26. || January 17, 1997 || San Diego, United States || || 3–1 || Win || 1997 U.S. Cup
|-
| 27. || February 19, 1997 || Fresno
, United States|| || 1–1 || Draw || Friendly
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| 28. || March 2, 1997 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 4–0 || Win || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 29. || March 2, 1997 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 4–0 || Win || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 30. || April 13, 1997 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 6–0 || Win || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 31. || April 13, 1997 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 6–0 || Win || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 32. || April 13, 1997 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 6–0 || Win || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
|-
| 33. || April 20, 1997 || Foxborough
, United States || || 2–2 || Draw || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 34. || October 12, 1997 || Edmonton
, Canada || || 2–2 || Draw || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 35. || November 9, 1997 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 3–3 || Draw || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
|}
Veracruz
Veracruz, formally Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave , is one of the 31 states that, along with the Federal District, comprise the 32 federative entities of Mexico. It is divided in 212 municipalities and its capital city is...
, Mexico) is a Mexican former football player. He is one of the top all-time goalscorers for the Mexican national team
Mexico national football team
The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
. He is also known as "El Grandote de Cerro Azul".
Career
Hermosillo started his club career with AmericaClub América
Club América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
during the 1983-84 season. He spent most of his club career in his native Mexico, also playing for Monterrey
Club de Fútbol Monterrey
The Club de Fútbol Monterrey is a Mexican football club from Monterrey, Nuevo León, and the current champion of the CONCACAF Champions League. Founded on June 28, 1945, it is the oldest active team in the professional division from the northern part of Mexico....
, Cruz Azul
Club Deportivo Cruz Azul
Club Deportivo, Social, y Cultural Cruz Azul, known simply as Cruz Azul, is a Mexican professional Association football club based in Mexico City, Mexico; after which initially was based in Ciudad Cooperativa Cruz Azul in the Mexican state of Hidalgo...
, Necaxa
Necaxa
Necaxa is a Mexican football club and is based in the city of Aguascalientes. it plays in the Estadio Victoria. Necaxa is ranked seventh overall and 1st in ranking in Mexican football within the IFFHS Central and North America's Clubs of the Century in the CONCACAF behind CD Saprissa San Juan de...
, Atlante
Atlante F.C.
Club de Fútbol Atlante, is a Mexican professional football club, currently playing in the Mexican First Division League. The club is based in Cancún, Mexico as of the start of the 2007-08 season, when they relocated from Mexico City, and plays its home games in Estadio Andrés Quintana Roo.-Domestic...
, and Chivas. Carlos' best two seasons were in 1994-95 and 1995–96, when he scored 35 and 36 goals respectively for Cruz Azul, where he had his best years as a player.
Hermosillo made two ventures outside the country: to Belgium's Standard Liège
Standard Liège
Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège Royal Standard de Liège, commonly referred to as Standard Liège (Dutch: Standard Luik [], German: Standard Lüttich , is a Belgian football club from the city of Liège....
in 1989-90 and to Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
's Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy
The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...
for two seasons starting in 1998. For the Galaxy, he scored 14 goals and 15 assists in two regular seasons, adding five goals and an assist in the playoffs.
On August 17, 1986 he sparked an all-out war with Guadalajara's Fernando Quirarte
Fernando Quirarte
Fernando Quirarte Gutiérrez is a Mexican former football player and manager.He played for the club Chivas and the Mexico national football team, earning 45 caps and scoring 5 goals, including two in the 1986 FIFA World Cup.Later he was the coach of Santos Laguna, Atlas, and Jaguares.On October 4...
later on involving others from either side. Which bought himself a 12 game suspension.
Hermosillo was once the all-time goalscoring lead for the Mexican national team with 35 goals (in 90 caps between 1984 and 1997). He played in the 1994 FIFA World Cup
1994 FIFA World Cup
The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in nine cities across the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. The United States was chosen as the host by FIFA on July 4, 1988...
.
Since December 1, 2006, Carlos Hermosillo was named the head of the Comision Nacional del Deporte, the Mexican government's office in charge of all sporting activities policy in the country. President Felipe Calderón
Felipe Calderón
Felipe de Jesús Calderón Hinojosa is the current President of Mexico. He assumed office on December 1, 2006, and was elected for a single six-year term through 2012...
designated him as part of his extended cabinet. After various scandals during Carlos' Hermosillo administration, finally President Felipe Calderón requested him to resign at his post after only 2 years in office. He became the first National Sports Minister to be fired by the President in Mexico.
After a 18 year career with eight different clubs, Hermosillo retired. He last played with Guadalajara in 2001. He had a retirement game playing with Cruz Azul, his favorite team growing up was Cruz Azul, also he won a championship with Cruz Azul in 1997.
International goals
|-| 1. || February 26, 1985 || Acapulco
Acapulco
Acapulco is a city, municipality and major sea port in the state of Guerrero on the Pacific coast of Mexico, southwest from Mexico City. Acapulco is located on a deep, semi-circular bay and has been a port since the early colonial period of Mexico’s history...
, Mexico || || 2–1 || Win || Friendly
Exhibition game
An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition...
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| 2. || September 22, 1985|| San Jose
San Jose, California
San Jose is the third-largest city in California, the tenth-largest in the U.S., and the county seat of Santa Clara County which is located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay...
, United States || || 1–0 || Win || Friendly
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| 3. || December 10, 1985 || Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Jalisco
Guadalajara is the capital of the Mexican state of Jalisco, and the seat of the municipality of Guadalajara. The city is located in the central region of Jalisco in the western-pacific area of Mexico. With a population of 1,564,514 it is Mexico's second most populous municipality...
, Mexico || || 2–1 || Win || 1985 Mexico Cup
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| 4. || December 14, 1985 || Toluca
Toluca
Toluca, formally known as Toluca de Lerdo, is the state capital of Mexico State as well as the seat of the Municipality of Toluca. It is the center of a rapidly growing urban area, now the fifth largest in Mexico. It is located west-southwest of Mexico City and only about 40 minutes by car to the...
, Mexico || || 2–0 || Win || 1985 Mexico Cup
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| 5. || October 6, 1987 || Toluca, Mexico || || 4–0 || Win || Friendly
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| 6. || December 2, 1987 || Santa Ana
Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana is the county seat and second most populous city in Orange County, California, and with a population of 324,528 at the 2010 census, Santa Ana is the 57th-most populous city in the United States....
, United States || || 9–0 || Win || Friendly
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| 7. || February 21, 1989 || Los Angeles, United States || || 2–1 || Win || Friendship Cup
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| 8. || June 28, 1991 || Los Angeles, United States || || 4–1 || Win || 1991 CONCACAF Gold Cup
1991 CONCACAF Gold Cup
-Group B:---------------------Bracket:-Semifinals:-----Third place match:-Final:-Top scorers:4 goals Benjamin Galindo3 goals Dale Mitchell Eduardo Bennet Luis Cálix Carlos Hermosillo...
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| 9. || June 30, 1991 || Los Angeles, United States || || 3–1 || Win || 1991 CONCACAF Gold Cup
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| 10. || July 3, 1991 || Los Angeles, United States || || 1–1 || Draw || 1991 CONCACAF Gold Cup
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| 11. || October 7, 1992 || Los Angeles, United States || || 2–0 || Win || Friendly
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| 12. || October 14, 1992 || Dresden
Dresden
Dresden is the capital city of the Free State of Saxony in Germany. It is situated in a valley on the River Elbe, near the Czech border. The Dresden conurbation is part of the Saxon Triangle metropolitan area....
, Germany || || 1–1 || Draw || Friendly
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| 13. || December 6, 1992 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 11–0 || Win || 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification
1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF)
Listed below are the dates and results for the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the North, Central American and Caribbean zone . For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification....
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| 14. || December 6, 1992 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 11–0 || Win || 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 15. || December 6, 1992 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 11–0 || Win || 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 16. || December 6, 1992 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 11–0 || Win || 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 17. || November 3, 1993 || San Diego, United States || || 3–0 || Win || Friendly
|-
| 18. || January 19, 1994 || San Diego, United States || || 1–1 || Draw || Friendly
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| 19. || June 11, 1994 || Miami, United States || || 3–0 || Win || Friendly
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| 20. || December 14, 1994 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 5–1 || Win || Friendly
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| 21. || December 14, 1994 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 5–1 || Win || Friendly
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| 22. || October 16, 1996 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 2–1 || Win || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF)
The 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification, CONCACAF zone ran from March 1996 to November 1997 in order to determine the three CONCACAF representatives at the 1998 FIFA World Cup. For an overview of the qualification rounds, see 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification....
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| 23. || October 30, 1996 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 5–1 || Win || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 24. || November 6, 1996 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 3–1 || Win || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 25. || November 20, 1996 || Los Angeles, United States || || 3–1 || Win || Friendly
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| 26. || January 17, 1997 || San Diego, United States || || 3–1 || Win || 1997 U.S. Cup
1997 U.S. Cup
The 1997 U.S. Cup was a United States Soccer Federation organized tournament held in January 1997. USSF had hosted the annual U.S. Cup since 1992, except for the FIFA World Cup years of 1994 and 1998 when no tournament took place. The 1997 U.S. Cup included the host United States, Mexico, Peru and...
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| 27. || February 19, 1997 || Fresno
Fresno, California
Fresno is a city in central California, United States, the county seat of Fresno County. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 510,365, making it the fifth largest city in California, the largest inland city in California, and the 34th largest in the nation...
, United States|| || 1–1 || Draw || Friendly
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| 28. || March 2, 1997 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 4–0 || Win || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 29. || March 2, 1997 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 4–0 || Win || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
|-
| 30. || April 13, 1997 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 6–0 || Win || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 31. || April 13, 1997 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 6–0 || Win || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 32. || April 13, 1997 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 6–0 || Win || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 33. || April 20, 1997 || Foxborough
Foxborough, Massachusetts
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 16,246 people, 6,141 households, and 4,396 families residing in the town. The population density was 809.1 people per square mile . There were 6,299 housing units at an average density of 313.7 per square mile...
, United States || || 2–2 || Draw || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 34. || October 12, 1997 || Edmonton
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
, Canada || || 2–2 || Draw || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 35. || November 9, 1997 || Mexico City, Mexico || || 3–3 || Draw || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
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