About Fernando Quirarte
Born 1956. Fernando Quirarte is a Mexican association football player and association football coach.
Fernando Quirarte Gutiérrez (born 17 May 1956) is a Mexican former professional footballer and manager.
He played as a centre-back for the club Guadalajara from 1973 to 1987 and the Mexico national team, earning 45 caps and scoring 5 goals, including two in the 1986 FIFA World Cup.
Later he was the coach of Santos Laguna, Atlas, and Jaguares.
On October 4, 2011, Mexican club Chivas of Guadalajara had demoted coach Jose Luis Real and replaced him with Fernando Quirarte. The change came after Chivas lost 1–0 to Querétaro over the weekend, which extended the club's winless run to four in Mexico's Apertura championship.
Career statistics International goals Scores and results list Mexico's goal tally first.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Fernando Quirarte?
Mexican footballer
When was Fernando Quirarte born?
Fernando Quirarte was born on 17 May 1956 in Guadalajara.
What is Fernando Quirarte's occupation?
Fernando Quirarte is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is Fernando Quirarte?
Fernando Quirarte is Mexican.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Fernando Quirarte
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fernando Quirarte. https://biography.guide/fernando-quirarte/
MLA: "Fernando Quirarte." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fernando-quirarte/.
Chicago: "Fernando Quirarte." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fernando-quirarte/.
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