Luis García Postigo
Mexican footballer and World Cup participant
Born
June 1st, 1969
56 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Mexico
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A professional footballer played primarily as a forward. Started his career in the top tier of Mexican football and later moved to international leagues. Achieved notable success with Club Necaxa and played for other clubs in Mexico, as well as in Spain. Integral part of the Mexican national team during the 1994 FIFA World Cup, making significant contributions in international competitions.
Participated in the 1994 FIFA World Cup
Played for Club Necaxa and Barcelona
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