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Javier AguirreFormer Mexican footballer, now head coach of the Mexican national team
Date of Birth: 01.12.1958
Country:  Mexico |
Content:
- Javier Aguirre: From Player to Coach
- Coaching Beginnings
- First Stint with the Mexican National Team
- Spanish Adventure
- Second Tenure as Mexico Head Coach
Javier Aguirre: From Player to Coach
Early Life and Playing CareerJavier Aguirre is a former Mexican footballer who has carved a successful path as a head coach. As a player, he represented notable clubs such as América, Atlante, Guadalajara, Los Angeles Aztecs (USA), and Osasuna (Spain). Aguirre earned 59 caps for the Mexican national team, scoring 13 goals. He notably played in the 1986 FIFA World Cup, where he was sent off in the quarterfinal against Germany.
Coaching Beginnings
Aguirre's coaching journey began with Atlante. In 1998, he took the helm at Pachuca and led them to the Mexican league title the following year.
First Stint with the Mexican National Team
In 2001, Aguirre was appointed as the head coach of the Mexican national team for the first time. Under his guidance, the team secured a silver medal at the 2001 Copa América, losing to Colombia in the final. At the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Mexico topped its group but was eliminated by the United States in the Round of 16.
Spanish Adventure
From 2002 to 2006, Aguirre coached Osasuna in Spain. He achieved notable success by qualifying the team for the UEFA Cup. In 2006, he moved to Atlético Madrid, where he led the team to the UEFA Cup and Champions League.
Second Tenure as Mexico Head Coach
In April 2009, Aguirre returned as head coach of the Mexican national team. That year, the team won the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2009 and qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, finishing second in the qualification group.
