Francisco Avilán
Mexican association football player
About Francisco Avilán
Lived 1947 – 2021 (aged 73). Francisco Avilán was a Mexican association football player and association football coach.
Francisco Avilán Cruz (27 August 1947 – 5 February 2021) was a Mexican footballer and football manager.
Early life Born in Monterrey, Mexico, Avilán's father was an amateur footballer and his brother, Arnulfo, played for Monterrey. His other brother, Pedro, played in the Mexican second division. In doing so, he became the first Monterrey player to represent Mexico.
Avilán returned to management in 2008, when he was named manager of Jaguares de Chiapas on an interim basis.
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Who was Francisco Avilán?
Mexican association football player (1947-2021)
When was Francisco Avilán born?
Francisco Avilán was born on 27 August 1947 in Monterrey.
When did Francisco Avilán die?
Francisco Avilán died on 5 February 2021.
What was Francisco Avilán's occupation?
Francisco Avilán was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Francisco Avilán?
Francisco Avilán was Mexican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francisco Avilán. https://biography.guide/francisco-avilan/
MLA: "Francisco Avilán." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francisco-avilan/.
Chicago: "Francisco Avilán." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francisco-avilan/.
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