Enrique Borja

Enrique David Borja García (born 30 December 1945) is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career Borja was recruited by Universidad Nacional at the age of 17. He made his professional debut for the club on 1 March 1964 in a Copa Mexico match against Zacatepec, and made his league debut a year later. Borja quickly established himself as a key player, becoming the league's second-leading scorer during the 1968-69 season.

On 27 March 1969, Borja was transferred to Club América for a fee of 400,000 pesos. According to statements made by the club's president, the player's transfer was due to his desire for a salary increase, which the institution was unable to provide at that time. Borja, who was not in agreement with the transfer, sought to halt the move. On 4 July, Borja and Club América reached an agreement.

Borja achieved notable success at Club América, leading the league in scoring for three consecutive seasons and winning five trophies, including two Primera División titles. He scored over 100 goals in all competitions for the club before retiring from professional football in September 1977.

On the international stage, Borja made 65 appearances for Mexico over a nine-year period, scoring 31 goals. He represented his home country at the FIFA World Cup in 1966 and 1970. Borja retired from the national team as its all-time leading goalscorer, a record he held for two decades until Carlos Hermosillo surpassed it.

After retirement Borja has been the club president of Club Necaxa and of the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol Asociación.

He was co-commentator for the American television network, Univision, for the FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 tournament (June – July 2006), with Fernando Fiore, a veteran Univision sports commentator.

On 31 October 2007, he signed as club president for Tigres UANL of Mexico after the destitution of Fernando Urdiales from the team. He was destituted of the Presidency of Tigres UANL 25 May 2009.

Career statistics Scores and results list Mexico's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Borja goal.

Honours América Mexican Primera División: 1970–71, 1975–76 Copa México: 1973–74 Campeón de Campeones: 1976 CONCACAF Champions' Cup: 1977

Individual Mexican Primera División Top Scorer: 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73