Luis Miguel Salvador
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Luis Miguel Salvador López (born February 26, 1968 in Mexico City
) is a retired Mexican
football striker.
at the 1994 FIFA World Cup
, playing only 10 minutes during the Republic of Ireland
match. During his final club years with Atlante, Salvador was jokingly referred to as Luis Miguel "Fallador", a Spanish play on words for his poor striking ability ("Fallador" is derived from the Spanish "fallar", which means "to miss". "Fallador" literally translates as "the Squanderer").
Salvador is the third scorer in Atlante history, just below "Cabinho" and Sebastián González
. He used the number 9 in his jersey, he only changed it when Hugo Sánchez
came to Atlante so he changed his number to 68.
Salvador was champion of the Mexican league in the 1992-1993 season. In that squad he played with such noteworthy players as Daniel Guzmán
, Miguel Herrera
, Raúl Gutiérrez, and Roberto Andrade. The coach was Ricardo Lavolpe
(who has only won 1 Mexican League and was with Atlante). In this season, Salvador finished second in the top scorers list, just below Ivo Bassay.
During his stay with the Celaya team, Salvador's goal celebrations were unique. He pretended to be meditating, playing golf, fishing, and other unusual behavior.
(1989-1995) CF Monterrey (1995-1997) Atlético Celaya
(1997-1999) Atlante F.C.
(2000)
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
) is a retired 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...
football striker.
Career
Salvador was a squad member for the Mexican national teamMexico 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...
at 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...
, playing only 10 minutes during the Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
match. During his final club years with Atlante, Salvador was jokingly referred to as Luis Miguel "Fallador", a Spanish play on words for his poor striking ability ("Fallador" is derived from the Spanish "fallar", which means "to miss". "Fallador" literally translates as "the Squanderer").
Salvador is the third scorer in Atlante history, just below "Cabinho" and Sebastián González
Sebastián González
Sebastián Ignacio González Valdés , is a Chilean football striker who currently plays for The Strongest. His nickname is "Chamagol".- Career :...
. He used the number 9 in his jersey, he only changed it when Hugo Sánchez
Hugo Sánchez
Hugo Sánchez Márquez , popularly nicknamed Pentapichichi, or Hugol, is a Mexican football coach and former striker. He played for four European clubs, including Real Madrid. Sanchez is considered the first highly talented Mexican player. He was also a member of the Mexico national team, and...
came to Atlante so he changed his number to 68.
Salvador was champion of the Mexican league in the 1992-1993 season. In that squad he played with such noteworthy players as Daniel Guzmán
Daniel Guzmán
Daniel Guzmán is a retired Mexican professional footballer, who is the former coach of the first division Mexican teams Tigres and Santos.-External links: *...
, Miguel Herrera
Miguel Herrera
Miguel Ernesto Herrera Aguirre is a retired football defender and the head coach of Club América. He was born in Cuatepec, Hidalgo, México.-Club career:...
, Raúl Gutiérrez, and Roberto Andrade. The coach was Ricardo Lavolpe
Ricardo Lavolpe
Ricardo Antonio La Volpe Guarchoni, born February 6, 1952 in Buenos Aires, is an Argentine football manager. He is a former Argentine World Cup-winning goalkeeper and the former coach of the Mexican national team. He is known for his tactical flexibility during matches and abrasive manner, as well...
(who has only won 1 Mexican League and was with Atlante). In this season, Salvador finished second in the top scorers list, just below Ivo Bassay.
During his stay with the Celaya team, Salvador's goal celebrations were unique. He pretended to be meditating, playing golf, fishing, and other unusual behavior.
Clubs
Atlante F.C.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...
(1989-1995) CF Monterrey (1995-1997) Atlético Celaya
Atlético Celaya
The Club Atlético Celaya was a Mexican football club from Celaya, Guanajuato. The club was formed in 1994 when the two second-division clubs Atletico Cuernavaca and Escuadra Celeste de Celaya merged...
(1997-1999) Atlante F.C.
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...
(2000)
External links
- Career history at National Football Teams