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Javier Cortés

b. 1989

Mexican footballer

Association football player
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About Javier Cortés

Born 1989. Javier Cortés is a Mexican association football player.

Javier Cortés Granados (born 20 July 1989) is a former Mexican professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He is an Olympic gold medalist.

Club career Javier Cortés began his playing in the Segunda División for Prepa Pumas in the Apertura 2007 season. He quickly moved to Pumas' second team, Pumas Morelos, in the same Apertura 2007 season. He made his Primera División debut for Pumas UNAM first team on 24 August 2008 in a match against Pachuca.

International career He was in the Mexico national football team in the gold medal match at the 2012 Summer Olympics when Mexico defeated Brazil, 2–1.

Cortés has capped twice for the Mexico national team.

Career statistics

International

National team Year Apps GoalsMexico 2012 1 0 2013 1 0 Total 2 0

Honours UNAM Mexican Primera División: Clausura 2011

Santos Laguna Liga MX: Clausura 2018

Mexico U23 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship: 2012 Toulon Tournament: 2012 Olympic Gold Medal: 2012

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Important facts

Born
20 July 1989, Mexico City
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Mexico
Also known as
Javier Cortes

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Javier Cortés?

Mexican footballer

When was Javier Cortés born?

Javier Cortés was born on 20 July 1989 in Mexico City.

What is Javier Cortés's occupation?

Javier Cortés is an association football player.

What nationality is Javier Cortés?

Javier Cortés is Mexican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Javier Cortés

· Wikidata: Q2418315

· DBpedia: Javier Cortés

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