José Guadalupe Cruz (footballer)

José Guadalupe Cruz Núñez (born Wednesday 22 November 1967 in Acopeo, Michoacán, Mexico) is a former player and manager. He coached Atlante during the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Since 6 September 2020 is the manager of Club Necaxa.[1]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Cruz and the second or maternal family name is Núñez.
José Guadalupe Cruz
Personal information
Full name José Guadalupe Cruz Núñez
Date of birth (1967-11-22) 22 November 1967
Place of birth Acopeo, Michoacán, Mexico
Club information
Current team
 Necaxa (Manager)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1988–1990 Atlante
1990–1991 Querétaro
1991–1997 Atlante
Teams managed
2004–2010 Atlante
2010–2013 Chiapas
2013–2014 Monterrey
2014 Monarcas Morelia
2015 Puebla
2016 Dorados de Sinaloa
2016–2018 Atlas
2019 Dorados de Sinaloa
2020– Necaxa
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

As a player, Cruz was a member of the Atlante side that won the 1993 Mexican championship.

Managerial career

His close association with the club has continued into his coaching career. Two years into his second spell at the club, he has overseen a league title triumph and the Champions League victory that secured their spot in the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup. He generally favours an attacking style of play, although he has neutered this instinct somewhat during the Apertura, where he has typically operated with just one out-and-out striker.

On 26 August 2013, Cruz was appointed as manager of Monterrey after parting company with Víctor Manuel Vucetich.[2]

Honours

Player
Atlante

Manager
Atlante
Puebla

References
  1. García González, Josué Leonardo (6 September 2020). "OFICIAL: Club Necaxa confirma a José Guadalupe Cruz como su nuevo entrenador". Soy Fútbol (in Spanish). Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  2. http://www.goal.com/en-ca/news/4209/mexico/2013/08/26/4215184/cruz-replaces-sacked-vucetich-at-monterrey
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