Adrián Chávez facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Adrián Chávez Ortiz | ||
| Date of birth | 27 June 1962 | ||
| Place of birth | Mexico City, Mexico | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1981–1982 | Atlético Español | 9 | (0) |
| 1982–1985 | Necaxa | 75 | (0) |
| 1985–1986 | León | 23 | (0) |
| 1986–1996 | América | 308 | (0) |
| 1996 | Atlante | ||
| 1997 | Atlético Celaya | 21 | (0) |
| 1997 | León | 10 | (0) |
| 1998–1999 | Cruz Azul | ||
| 2000 | UNAM | ||
| International career | |||
| 1988–1994 | Mexico | 7 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Adrián Chávez Ortiz was born on June 27, 1962. He is a famous Mexican former football player. He played as a goalkeeper during his career.
Early Life and Family
Adrián Chávez was born in Mexico City, Mexico. His father was Al Pinkston, an American baseball player. Al Pinkston played for a team called Rojos del Aguila de Veracruz. This was in the Mexican League when Adrián was born.
Al Pinkston wanted to take Adrián back to the United States. However, Adrián's mother did not agree. She even changed Adrián's name to make sure he stayed in Mexico. Adrián never met his father in person. In 1982, he tried to find him. Sadly, he learned that his father had passed away a year earlier.
Playing for Clubs
Adrián Chávez played for several football clubs. He spent most of his 20-year career with América. He also played for Necaxa, Atlante, and Universidad Nacional. As a goalkeeper, he helped protect his team's goal.
Playing for Mexico
Adrián Chávez also played for the Mexican national team. He represented his country in international matches.
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See also
In Spanish: Adrián Chávez para niños
