Jorge Campos
Jorge Campos Navarrete (born 15 October 1966) is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
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Campos holding the bronze trophy for the World's third Best Goalkeeper awarded by the IFFHS in 1993 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Jorge Campos Navarrete | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 15 October 1966 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1988–1995 | UNAM | 205 | (28) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1995–1996 | Atlante | 39 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1996–1997 | LA Galaxy | 43 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1997 | Cruz Azul | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998 | Chicago Fire | 9 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998–1999 | UNAM | 43 | (6) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000 | Tigres UANL | 17 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2001 | Atlante | 33 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2002 | UNAM | 26 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2004 | Puebla | 28 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 445 | (34) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1996 | Mexico Olympic (O.P.) | 4 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1991–2003 | Mexico | 129 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2004–2006 | Mexico (assistant) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A notable player of Mexico in the 1990s and early 2000s, Campos was an eccentric player, known for his constant play outside the penalty area – often functioning as a sweeper-keeper, as well as his acrobatic, risky, and flamboyant style of goalkeeping, and his colourful playing attire. His main strengths as a goalkeeper were his leaping ability, athleticism, and speed when rushing off his line, as well as his ability to organize his defense, which enabled him to overcome his short stature. He was regarded as one of the best goalkeepers of his generation.
Campos also made for an effective striker, an example of versatility that is rarely seen in football. At times, he would start a game in goal, and transfer upfield later in the match, mostly at the club level. In total, he scored 35 goals throughout his career, scoring all but one while playing for UNAM. His trademark, self-designed bright kits contributed to his popularity.