Manuel Manzo (born 10 February 1952) is a Mexican former footballer who played professionally in the Liga MX. He is an Olympian.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Manuel Manzo Ortega | ||
Date of birth | (1952-02-10) 10 February 1952 (age 70) | ||
Place of birth | Mexico City, Mexico | ||
Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1968–1972 | León | ||
1972–1975 | Atlético Español | ||
1975–1977 | Chivas | ||
1977–1978 | Pumas | ||
1978–1979 | Atlético Español | ||
1979 | Houston Hurricane[1] | 10 | (2) |
1979–1980 | Chivas | ||
1980–1983 | Pumas | ||
1983–1984 | Tigres | ||
1984–1985 | Deportivo Neza | ||
1986–1987 | Atlante | ||
National team | |||
1981 | Mexico | 3 | (1) |
Teams managed | |||
1997–1998 | Toros Neza | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Born in Mexico City, Manzo began his career with Club León at age 16. He made his Primera División debut, and quickly had success.[2]
Manzo won the Primera División with Pumas in the 1980–81 season.[3]
Manzo made three appearances for the Mexico national football team in 1981.[4] He also played for Mexico at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.[5]
After he retired from playing, Manzo became a football coach. He managed Toros Neza from 1997 to 1998.[6]
Manzo suffered from alcoholism, and nearly died while under contract with Chivas after he wandered into an empty swimming pool while drunk.[7]
Mexico football squad – 1972 Summer Olympics | ||
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