Carlos Ochoa
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Carlos Augusto Ochoa Mendoza (born March 5, 1978 in Apatzingán
, Michoacán
) is a Mexican
footballer striker
who currently plays for Santos Laguna
.
in 1999, but rose to prominence playing with UANL Tigres
, where he reached the final. From Tigres, he was transferred to CA Osasuna
of Pamplona
in La Liga
, but saw little action and was returned to Tigres. He has also played with Querétaro FC
and Chiapas, where Salvador Cabañas
and he formed a dominant forward offense in the 2000s. He then moved to CF Monterrey where he played for two years.
In December 2008, Ochoa
was loaned to Club Deportivo Guadalajara on a one-year deal with an option for sale.
Ochoa stated that he would be honored to end his career with the Guadalajara jersey. He also said he had wanted for years to play for Chivas, but since they never made an offer, he stayed with Monterrey. During the Interliga 2009
, Ochoa scored four goals in three games for Chivas. In the final he scored an own goal but Chivas still won the Interliga Championship.
In his Clausura 2009 debut, he scored 2 goals against Cruz Azul, which ended in a 3-3 draw. Due to poor performance, though, Ochoa was sent to CD Tapatio
, the Chivas second-division affiliate. When new head coach Paco Ramirez
took rein of Chivas, Ochoa was called back up to the first team.
At the end of the season, Chivas passed on purchasing Ochoa and he was sold by Monterrey to Santos Laguna
for the Apertura 2009 season. After being purchased by Santos Laguna, he has been also loaned to Jaguares de Chiapas
and Tigres UANL
. After his loan to Tigres UANL he returned to Santos Laguna .
's era in front of Mexico, he was called up for the 2002 World Cup
qualifying matches, but in the end he was left out of the squad that participated in the 2002 World Cup
. Five years later, he finally got another chance to represent his national team again.
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| 1. || January 21, 2002 || Rose Bowl
, Pasadena
, United States
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Apatzingán
Apatzingán is a city and its surrounding municipality. It's located in the hot Tierra Caliente valley, in the west-central part of the Mexican state of Michoacán. The city is the fourth-largest in Michoacán , with a 2005 census population of 93,180 persons...
, Michoacán
Michoacán
Michoacán officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Michoacán de Ocampo is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 113 municipalities and its capital city is Morelia...
) is a Mexican
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
footballer striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
who currently plays for Santos Laguna
Santos Laguna
Club Santos Laguna is a Mexican football club. They represent the urban area of Comarca Lagunera, which is made up of Torreón, Gomez Palacio, and Lerdo. Santos Laguna currently plays in the Primera División. The club was founded in 1982, and reached Mexico's top division after buying the franchise...
.
Career
He started his career as a substitute for NecaxaNecaxa
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...
in 1999, but rose to prominence playing with UANL Tigres
UANL Tigres
Tigres de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, often known only as Tigres or UANL, a Mexican football club that plays in the Primera División. It is one of the two professional football teams of the state of Nuevo León. The team plays home games at the Estadio Universitario, located in San...
, where he reached the final. From Tigres, he was transferred to CA Osasuna
CA Osasuna
Club Atlético Osasuna, known as Osasuna, is a Spanish football team based in Iruñea-Pamplona, in the autonomous community of Navarre.Founded in 1920, it currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at the 19,553-capacity Estadio Reyno de Navarra...
of Pamplona
Pamplona
Pamplona is the historial capital city of Navarre, in Spain, and of the former kingdom of Navarre.The city is famous worldwide for the San Fermín festival, from July 6 to 14, in which the running of the bulls is one of the main attractions...
in La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
, but saw little action and was returned to Tigres. He has also played with Querétaro FC
Querétaro FC
Querétaro Fútbol Club, is a Mexican professional football club based in the city of Querétaro, Mexico. Queretaro plays in the Primera División of Mexican football league system, after being promoted at the end of the 2008-2009 season from the Primera División A...
and Chiapas, where Salvador Cabañas
Salvador Cabañas
Salvador Cabañas Ortega is a Paraguayan football striker who plays for the Paraguayan national team. A prolific and natural goalscorer, he is known for his array of skills on the field such as excellent heading, accurate shooting with either foot, receptions in tight spaces, and a combination of...
and he formed a dominant forward offense in the 2000s. He then moved to CF Monterrey where he played for two years.
In December 2008, Ochoa
Ochoa
-Surname origins:Ochoa was originally a given name in medieval Spain. It originated in the Basque Country and means 'wolf' . There was also a female given name Ochanda -Surname origins:Ochoa was originally a given name in medieval Spain. It originated in the Basque Country and means 'wolf' (spelled...
was loaned to Club Deportivo Guadalajara on a one-year deal with an option for sale.
Ochoa stated that he would be honored to end his career with the Guadalajara jersey. He also said he had wanted for years to play for Chivas, but since they never made an offer, he stayed with Monterrey. During the Interliga 2009
InterLiga 2009
The 2009 InterLiga is the 6th edition of the tournament that will determine the last two Mexican spots in the 2009 Copa Libertadores.- Venues :-Qualification:...
, Ochoa scored four goals in three games for Chivas. In the final he scored an own goal but Chivas still won the Interliga Championship.
In his Clausura 2009 debut, he scored 2 goals against Cruz Azul, which ended in a 3-3 draw. Due to poor performance, though, Ochoa was sent to CD Tapatio
CD Tapatio
CD Tapatio is a filial team of Club Deportivo Guadalajara. Starting the Apertura 2009 Tournament, Tapatio will now become Leones Negros de U de G due to the teams selling...
, the Chivas second-division affiliate. When new head coach Paco Ramirez
Paco Ramírez
Francisco Javier Ramírez Gámez , popularly nicknamed Paco Ramírez, is a Mexican football manager and former defender. He was also a member of the Mexican national team coaching staff on two occasions under Ricardo Lavolpe and Sven-Göran Eriksson. Ramírez later became manager of C.D...
took rein of Chivas, Ochoa was called back up to the first team.
At the end of the season, Chivas passed on purchasing Ochoa and he was sold by Monterrey to Santos Laguna
Santos Laguna
Club Santos Laguna is a Mexican football club. They represent the urban area of Comarca Lagunera, which is made up of Torreón, Gomez Palacio, and Lerdo. Santos Laguna currently plays in the Primera División. The club was founded in 1982, and reached Mexico's top division after buying the franchise...
for the Apertura 2009 season. After being purchased by Santos Laguna, he has been also loaned to Jaguares de Chiapas
Jaguares de Chiapas
The Club de Fútbol Jaguares de Chiapas, is a Mexican football club now based in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, in the state of Chiapas. They currently play in Primera División de México...
and Tigres UANL
UANL Tigres
Tigres de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, often known only as Tigres or UANL, a Mexican football club that plays in the Primera División. It is one of the two professional football teams of the state of Nuevo León. The team plays home games at the Estadio Universitario, located in San...
. After his loan to Tigres UANL he returned to Santos Laguna .
National team
During Javier AguirreJavier Aguirre
Javier Aguirre Onaindía , popularly nicknamed El Vasco , is a Mexican football manager and former midfielder. He was also a member of the Mexico national team and later became manager in two different occasions, but resigned after the 2010 FIFA World Cup...
's era in front of Mexico, he was called up for the 2002 World Cup
2002 World Cup
2002 World Cup may refer to:*Alpine skiing – 2002 Alpine Skiing World Cup*Athletics – 2002 IAAF World Cup*Field Hockey:** 2002 Men's World Hockey Cup** 2002 Women's World Hockey Cup...
qualifying matches, but in the end he was left out of the squad that participated in the 2002 World Cup
2002 World Cup
2002 World Cup may refer to:*Alpine skiing – 2002 Alpine Skiing World Cup*Athletics – 2002 IAAF World Cup*Field Hockey:** 2002 Men's World Hockey Cup** 2002 Women's World Hockey Cup...
. Five years later, he finally got another chance to represent his national team again.
|-
| 1. || January 21, 2002 || Rose Bowl
Rose Bowl (stadium)
The Rose Bowl is an outdoor athletic stadium in Pasadena, California, U.S., in Los Angeles County. The stadium is the site of the annual college football bowl game, the Rose Bowl, held on New Year's Day. In 1982, it became the home field of the UCLA Bruins college football team of the Pac-12...
, Pasadena
Pasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup
The 2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the sixth edition of the Gold Cup, the football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean ....
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