Javier Orozco
Encyclopedia
Javier Antonio Orozco Peñuelas (born November 16, 1987 in Los Mochis
, Sinaloa
) is a Mexican
professional footballer. He was brought up by and currently plays as a striker in Cruz Azul. The IFFHS has named him the 5th best international striker only behind David Villa, Samuel Eto'o, Diego Forlan, and fellow compatriot Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez with 12 goals.
of the MLS
to defeat them 5-4. He is also the top goalscorer in CONCACAF Champions League
history, as he has netted 23 times.
for friendly matches on September 4 and 7, 2010 against Ecuador
and Colombia
, respectively. He started for the first time on October 12, against Venezuela.
that plays for Club Tijuana
who is also a striker.
Orozco is nicknamed "Chuletita", meaning "little pork-chop". The nickname "Chuletita" comes from his father,Luis Antonio Orozco, who earned the moniker "Chuleta" when he was six-years-old, by his father who would tell him "vete por las chuletas" -- a Mexican slang saying which translates roughly to "go for the money".
Los Mochis
Los Mochis is a coastal city in northern Sinaloa, Mexico. It serves as the municipal seat of the municipality of Ahome. As of the 2010 census, the population was 256,613, which was 61 percent of the municipality's population....
, Sinaloa
Sinaloa
Sinaloa officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Sinaloa is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 18 municipalities and its capital city is Culiacán Rosales....
) 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...
professional footballer. He was brought up by and currently plays as a striker in Cruz Azul. The IFFHS has named him the 5th best international striker only behind David Villa, Samuel Eto'o, Diego Forlan, and fellow compatriot Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez with 12 goals.
Club career
Orozco made his debut on September 17, 2005, against Tigres, a game which resulted in a 1-2 victory for Cruz Azul. In the 2010 Apertura, he scored the first goal of the season, and currently leads the season with 6 goals. He scored 4 goals and had an assist against Real Salt LakeReal Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake is an American professional soccer club based in Sandy, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City. The team competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. They currently play their home games at Rio Tinto Stadium. Real Salt Lake won...
of the MLS
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...
to defeat them 5-4. He is also the top goalscorer in CONCACAF Champions League
CONCACAF Champions League
The CONCACAF Champions League is the annual international club football championship for teams from the CONCACAF region ....
history, as he has netted 23 times.
International
Orozco got his first call up by interim coach Efraín FloresEfraín Flores
Efraín Flores is a Mexican coach, who last managed Club Deportivo Guadalajara.-Club career:He was named coach during the mid Apertura 2007 tournament, taking over for José Manuel de la Torre...
for friendly matches on September 4 and 7, 2010 against Ecuador
Ecuador national football team
The Ecuadorian national football team represents Ecuador in international football competitions and is controlled by the Ecuadorian Football Federation. They generally play official home matches at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito, but often play friendlies in other stadiums around the country...
and Colombia
Colombia national football team
The Colombian national football team represents Colombia in international football competitions and is controlled by the Colombian Football Federation. It is a member of the CONMEBOL...
, respectively. He started for the first time on October 12, against Venezuela.
Personal life
Javier Orozco is the son of Luis Antonio Orozco who played in Atletico Tecoman and Irapuato FC in the 1980s and also is brother to Luis OrozcoLuis Orozco
Luis Alberto Orozco Peñuelas is a Mexican footballer. He plays as a striker for Tijuana.-External links:...
that plays for Club Tijuana
Club Tijuana
Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente is a Mexican football team from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Tijuana plays in the Primera División de México It was founded in January 2007. The colors that identify the club are red and black.-History:...
who is also a striker.
Orozco is nicknamed "Chuletita", meaning "little pork-chop". The nickname "Chuletita" comes from his father,Luis Antonio Orozco, who earned the moniker "Chuleta" when he was six-years-old, by his father who would tell him "vete por las chuletas" -- a Mexican slang saying which translates roughly to "go for the money".
Individual
- CONCACAF Champions League 2008–09CONCACAF Champions League 2008–09The 2008–09 CONCACAF Champions League was the first edition of the CONCACAF club football championship modelled after the UEFA Champions League. It has replaced the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. The championship began on 26 August 2008, and it concluded 12 May 2009. Atlante of Mexico won the...
: Golden Boot - CONCACAF Champions League 2010–11: Golden Boot
Club career statistics
As of 30 November 2011| Club | Season | League | Liguilla | CONCACAF | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Cruz Azul | 2005-06 | 3 | 0 | ||||||
| 3 | 0 | ||||||||
| 2006-07 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| 2008-09 Primera División de México Clausura 2009 The 2009 Primera División Clausura was the second football tournament of the Mexican Primera División 2008−2009 season. The tournament began on January 16th, 2009 and ended on May 31st, 2009. Necaxa was relegated to the Primera División A after being in last place of the relegation table. On May... |
10 | 2 | |||||||
| 6 | 7 | 16 | 9 | ||||||
| 2009-10 Primera División de México Clausura 2009 The 2009 Primera División Clausura was the second football tournament of the Mexican Primera División 2008−2009 season. The tournament began on January 16th, 2009 and ended on May 31st, 2009. Necaxa was relegated to the Primera División A after being in last place of the relegation table. On May... |
17 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 33 | 11 | |
| 2010-11 | 26 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 37 | 17 | |
| 2011-12 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |||||
| 13 | 5 | ||||||||
| Total | - | 68 | 16 | 11 | 2 | 24 | 24 | 102 | 42 |
| Career totals | 68 | 16 | 11 | 2 | 24 | 24 | 102 | 42 | |