Aarón Padilla Gutiérrez facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Aarón Padilla Gutiérrez | ||
| Date of birth | 10 July 1942 | ||
| Place of birth | Mexico City, Mexico | ||
| Date of death | 14 June 2020 (aged 77) | ||
| Place of death | Guadalajara | ||
| Height | 1.76 m | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1962–1972 | Pumas | ||
| 1972–1973 | Atlante | ||
| 1973–1974 | Veracruz | ||
| 1974–1975 | Pumas | ||
| National team | |||
| 1965–1970 | Mexico | 55 | (8) |
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Aarón Padilla Gutiérrez (born 10 July 1942 – died 14 June 2020) was a famous Mexican football striker. He was known for his amazing skills on the field. Aarón played for the Mexican national team and also for several important clubs in Mexico.
Who Was Aarón Padilla?
Aarón Padilla was born in Mexico City, Mexico, on July 10, 1942. He grew up to become a professional football player. He was a forward, which means his main job was to score goals for his team.
Playing for Mexico
Aarón Padilla was a very important player for the Mexico national football team. He played for his country between 1965 and 1970. During this time, he played in 55 games and scored 8 goals.
He also represented Mexico in two big international tournaments:
Playing in the World Cup is a huge honor for any footballer!
Club Career
Besides playing for his country, Aarón Padilla also played for several well-known football clubs in Mexico. He spent most of his career with the Pumas.
He also played for:
He played for these clubs from 1962 until 1975, showing his dedication to the sport.
His Legacy
Aarón Padilla passed away on June 14, 2020, at the age of 77. He died from COVID-19. He is remembered as a talented player who proudly represented Mexico on the world stage. His contributions to Mexican football are still celebrated today.
See also
In Spanish: Aarón Padilla Gutiérrez para niños
