Sergio Almaguer
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Sergio Almaguer Treviño is a Mexican
coach and former defender
and Striker
. Almaguer made his professional debut with former Mexican club Ángeles de Puebla on May 16, 1987. Almaguer played with nine different clubs in Mexico and Turkey and also capped for the Mexico national football team
.
, he appeared in 35 games and scored 11 goals. Between 1991 and 1996 Almaguer played with Tigres, he also played for Correcaminos UAT
for the 1994–95 season. For the Invierno 1996 season turned to a defender after playing as a striker for the first nine years of his career. In his first season playing at defense, Almaguer played with Puebla, he played in 35 games and scored just two goals.
After playing with Puebla, Almaguer was transferred to Necaxa for the Invierno 1997 season. His tenure with Necaxa was successful, he was champion in the Invierno 1998 season and won the 1999 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
. After four years playing with Necaxa he signed with Cruz Azul where he spent two years appearing in 37 games. He was transferred to Galatasaray
of the Turkey Süper Lig, he only appeared in four games and scored no goals. After the Süper Lig 2002-03
season he came back to Mexico, he signed with Jaguares de Chiapas
. On June 28, 2005, Almaguer announced his retirement ending his 18 year career.
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...
coach and former defender
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
and 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...
. Almaguer made his professional debut with former Mexican club Ángeles de Puebla on May 16, 1987. Almaguer played with nine different clubs in Mexico and Turkey and also capped for the Mexico national football 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...
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Career
Almaguer started his career with former club Ángeles de Puebla, where he played 27 games and scored three goals. After one season with Angeles he transferred to Puebla, spending three seasons with the team. After the 1989–90 season Almaguer transferred to Querétaro FCQuerétaro 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...
, he appeared in 35 games and scored 11 goals. Between 1991 and 1996 Almaguer played with Tigres, he also played for Correcaminos UAT
Correcaminos UAT
Correcaminos de la Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas is an association football team from Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas that currently plays in the Primera Division A. The team was founded in 1980, Correcaminos played in the Primera Division De Mexico in the 1986-1987 season. They play in the Marte R...
for the 1994–95 season. For the Invierno 1996 season turned to a defender after playing as a striker for the first nine years of his career. In his first season playing at defense, Almaguer played with Puebla, he played in 35 games and scored just two goals.
After playing with Puebla, Almaguer was transferred to Necaxa for the Invierno 1997 season. His tenure with Necaxa was successful, he was champion in the Invierno 1998 season and won the 1999 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
CONCACAF Champions' Cup 1999
The 1999 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 35th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. It determined that year's club champion of association football in the CONCACAF region.The Final Tournament was held in Las Vegas,...
. After four years playing with Necaxa he signed with Cruz Azul where he spent two years appearing in 37 games. He was transferred to Galatasaray
Galatasaray S.K. (football team)
Galatasaray Anonim Şirketi is a Turkish football club, part of the Galatasaray S.K. multi-sport club of Istanbul. Galatasaray is a major sports club in Turkey, holding 17 Turkish Super League titles and the highest number of Turkish Cups....
of the Turkey Süper Lig, he only appeared in four games and scored no goals. After the Süper Lig 2002-03
Süper Lig 2002-03
The 2002-03 Turkish First Football League was the 45th edition of top-flight professional football in Turkey. The season celebrated the centenary of Beşiktaş J.K., who became eventual champions...
season he came back to Mexico, he signed with 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...
. On June 28, 2005, Almaguer announced his retirement ending his 18 year career.