Jorge Romo facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jorge Romo Fuentes | ||
| Date of birth | 20 April 1924 | ||
| Place of birth | Mexico City, Mexico | ||
| Date of death | 17 June 2014 (aged 90) | ||
| Place of death | Mexico City, Mexico | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| Club Deportivo Marte | |||
| Deportivo Toluca | |||
| National team | |||
| Mexico | |||
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Jorge Romo Fuentes (born April 20, 1924 – died June 17, 2014) was a talented Mexican football player. He was known for playing as a midfielder. Jorge Romo represented his home country, Mexico, in two major international tournaments. These were the 1954 FIFA World Cup and the 1958 FIFA World Cup. He also played for two well-known football clubs in Mexico.
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Early Life and Career Beginnings
Jorge Romo was born in Mexico City, Mexico. He grew up with a passion for football. His skills on the field quickly became clear. He started his professional career playing for Club Deportivo Marte. This team was one of the important clubs in Mexican football at the time.
Playing for Club Deportivo Marte
At Club Deportivo Marte, Romo showed great talent. He was a strong midfielder. Midfielders play a key role in football. They help both in defending their goal and attacking the opponent's goal. Romo's hard work and skill helped his team.
Moving to Deportivo Toluca
Later in his career, Jorge Romo joined Deportivo Toluca. This is another famous football club in Mexico. Playing for Toluca allowed him to continue to develop his game. He became an even more experienced player.
International Appearances
One of the biggest honors for a football player is to represent their country. Jorge Romo had this honor twice. He played for the Mexican national team in the FIFA World Cup.
The 1954 FIFA World Cup
Romo was part of the Mexican squad for the 1954 World Cup. This tournament took place in Switzerland. Playing in the World Cup is a dream for many footballers. It means competing against the best teams globally.
The 1958 FIFA World Cup
Four years later, Jorge Romo again played for Mexico. This was in the 1958 World Cup. That tournament was held in Sweden. Being selected for two World Cups shows how important he was to the national team. It also shows his consistent performance.
Later Life and Legacy
After his football career, Jorge Romo lived a quiet life. He passed away in his hometown, Mexico City. He was 90 years old at the time of his death. He died from natural causes. Romo is remembered as a dedicated footballer. He proudly represented Mexico on the world stage.
See also
In Spanish: Jorge Romo para niños
