About Salvador Carmona
Born 1975. Salvador Carmona is a Mexican association football player.
José Salvador Carmona Álvarez (born 22 August 1975) is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a defender. He received a lifetime ban from FIFA after failing two separate anti-doping tests. Despite the ban, Carmona is widely regarded as one of the best full-backs in Mexican football history and was considered among the top defenders in Liga MX during his playing career.
During his career, he obtained 84 caps for the Mexico national team since his debut in 1996. He represented Mexico in the 1998 and 2002 FIFA World Cup editions.
Career statistics International
Honours Toluca Mexican Primera División: Verano 1998, Verano 1999, Verano 2000, Apertura 2002 Campeón de Campeones: 2003 CONCACAF Champions' Cup: 2003
Mexico FIFA Confederations Cup: 1999 CONCACAF Gold Cup: 1998, 2003
Individual Mexican Primera División Best full-back: 1998, 2002, 2003
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Salvador Carmona?
Mexican footballer
When was Salvador Carmona born?
Salvador Carmona was born on 22 August 1975 in Mexico City.
What is Salvador Carmona's occupation?
Salvador Carmona is an association football player.
What nationality is Salvador Carmona?
Salvador Carmona is Mexican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Salvador Carmona. https://biography.guide/salvador-carmona/
MLA: "Salvador Carmona." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/salvador-carmona/.
Chicago: "Salvador Carmona." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/salvador-carmona/.
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