Cuauhtemoc Blanco - Biography

Last Editor: niceguy.urfriend				Cuauhtemoc Blanco Biography -   Name : Cuauhtemoc Blanco Date of birth : January 17, 1973 Place of birth : Mexico City

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Cuauhtémoc Blanco Bravo (born January 17, 1973 in Mexico City) is a Mexican football striker, who currently plays for Club América. Blanco made his debut in the Mexican First Division at age 17, back in 1990 for Club América, and went on to play with Necaxa, Veracruz and Real Valladolid in Spain before returning to Club América. Blanco has also played for the Mexican National Team in two World Cups, France '98 and Korea-Japan 2002, scoring a total of two goals, and was also a member of the Mexican National Team that won the Confederations Cup in 1999, where he was the tournament's leading scorer and attracted much attention from both Spanish and German clubs. Although Blanco suffered a threatening injury during the qualifying round for the 2002 World Cup against Trinidad and Tobago, he still remains one of the best players currently playing in Mexico. However, after his injury, his chances of playing in Europe were effectively ended. In May of 2005, Blanco won his first ever club championship as a player, leading Club América to its tenth league title and second in 16 years, when the "Aguilas" defeated the UAG Tecos by an aggregate score of 7-4 (1-1, 6-3). Blanco is one of the league's most prolific scorers still in activity, with over more than 100 goals to his name. He was also responsible for introducing a unique footballing technique known popularly as the 'Blanco Bounce' or 'Bunny Hop' ('Cuauhtemilla' in Mexico), whereupon he would tuck the ball between his feet and leap over tackling or on-rushing opponents with the ball still clutched in the same position. This unique move was introduced in the 1998 World Cup against South Korea. Blanco is also known for wearing snow-white boots, a relatively rare practice in football today.