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Aarón Padilla
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Full name Aarón Padilla Gutiérrez
Date of birth (1942-07-10)10 July 1942
Place of birth Mexico City, Mexico
Date of death 14 June 2020(2020-06-14) (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)
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Aarón Padilla Gutiérrez (born July 10, 1942 – died June 14, 2020) was a famous Mexican football player. He played as a forward, which means he was a key player who scored goals for his team.

Aarón Padilla was a big part of the Mexican national team. He played for them from 1965 to 1970. During this time, he played in 55 international games and scored 8 goals.

Playing for Mexico

Aarón Padilla was chosen to play for Mexico in two very important football tournaments. These were the 1966 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 FIFA World Cup. The World Cup is one of the biggest football events in the world.

World Cup Appearances

Playing in the World Cup is a huge honor for any footballer. Padilla's skill helped him represent his country on this global stage. He showed his talent against teams from all over the world.

Club Football Career

Besides playing for his country, Aarón Padilla also had a successful career with several football clubs in Mexico. He was known for his strong play as a forward.

Teams He Played For

Padilla played for some well-known Mexican clubs. These included Pumas, Atlante, and Veracruz. He played for Pumas twice in his career.

Pumas

His time with Pumas was especially important. He started his professional career there in 1962. He later returned to the team in 1974 for his final season.

Other Clubs

After playing for Pumas for many years, he moved to Atlante F.C. in 1972. Then, in 1973, he played for Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz. These moves showed his versatility as a player.

Later Life and Legacy

Aarón Padilla Gutiérrez passed away on June 14, 2020. He is remembered as an important figure in Mexican football history. His contributions to both club and national teams left a lasting mark.

See also

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