Manuel Vidrio

Footballer and manager in Mexico

Manuel Vidrio - Footballer and manager in Mexico
Born

August 23rd, 1972
52 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Mexico

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Born in 1972, this footballer played primarily as a defender in his youth career before transitioning to coaching and management. He started his professional career with Club Tijuana in 1990 and later played for several teams, including Atlas and Necaxa. His coaching career began after retirement, leading several clubs in the Mexican football league system. The individual contributed to the development of younger players through various coaching roles.

Played for Atlas and Necaxa

Coached multiple teams in Mexico

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