Jaime Gómez

Jaime David Gómez Munguía (29 December 1929 – 4 May 2008) was a Mexican professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career José Gómez, originally from Manzanillo, Colima, began his athletic career as a volleyball player. Distinguished by his explosive jump and physical strength, he earned the nickname “Tubo” during a national championship, when a journalist observed: “This player really strikes the ball as if with a tube.”

Subsequently, Gómez turned his attention to football, choosing to specialize as a goalkeeper. He joined Guadalajara, where he was an integral figure during the era known as El Campeonísimo. In this period, he helped the club secure six Primera División championships.

His consistent performances at the club level led to his selection for the Mexico national team. Gómez represented Mexico in two FIFA World Cups: Sweden 1958 and Chile 1962.

Personal Gómez died from pancreatic cancer at age 78.

Honours Guadalajara

Primera División de México: 1956–57, 1958–59, 1959–60, 1960–61, 1961–62, 1963–64