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Jorge Campos

Thursday, 04 September 08, 08:04 AM

Jorge Campos Navarrete (nicknamed El Brody or Chiqui-Campos) (born October 15, 1966) is a Mexican football coach and former goalkeeper, one of the most notable Mexican players of the 1990s. Campos was a particularly eccentric player, known for his constant play outside the penalty area, his acrobatic style in goal, and his attire. His strength in goal was his leaping ability and speed, which made him able to overcome his relatively low height of 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in).

Born in Acapulco, Mexico, Campos also made for an effective striker[citation needed], an example of rare versatility in football. At times, he would start a game in goal, and transfer upfield later in the match, mostly at the club level. His trademark, self-designed bright kits contributed to his popularity.

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Campos started his career in 1989 in Mexico with Pumas UNAM. At that time the club's first-choice goalkeeper was Adolfo Rios but, because Campos desired first-team opportunities, he asked to be used as a striker. He performed notably in his first season, scoring 14 goals and even challenging for the title of top-goalscorer.

In the following seasons he earned the position of first-choice goalkeeper and won the 1990-1991 championship with Pumas UNAM.

He also won the championship with Cruz Azul in the 1997 winter season, though he was forced to play second-fiddle to first-choice goalkeeper Oscar Perez. He was regularly used as a substitute striker during this period.

As well as Pumas UNAM and Cruz Azul in the Mexican Primera Division, Campos also played for such clubs as Atlante, UANL Tigres, and Puebla.

He also played in the United States, where he starred in Major League Soccer's first three seasons for the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chicago Fire.

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