José Cardozo
🔥 TrendingAt 55 years old, José Cardozo remains one of the most prominent Mexican Association football coachs working today.
Paraguayan association football player and manager
"His most defining career moment was his prolific tenure with Deportivo Toluca FC." — About José Cardozo
| Metric | José Cardozo | Avg Association football coach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 55 | 56 | -1 yrs |
| Height | 183cm (6'0") | 174cm | +9cm |
| Career length | 37 yrs | ~35 yrs | +2 yrs |
| Based on 470 Association football coach profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about José Cardozo
Did you know that José Cardozo once scored 29 goals in a single Liga MX short tournament (Apertura 2002), a record that still stands?
- José Cardozo is the all-time leading scorer for Deportivo Toluca FC, netting an incredible 249 goals.
- He won four Liga MX championships with Toluca as a player, becoming a club legend.
- Cardozo earned the revered nickname "El Príncipe Guaraní" (The Guarani Prince) for his impactful play.
- He was the top scorer in the Mexican Primera División on four separate occasions.
- In Apertura 2002, he scored a remarkable 29 goals in just 19 matches, a record for Liga MX short tournaments.
His most defining career moment was his prolific tenure with Deportivo Toluca FC. As their star striker, he led the club to four Liga MX titles (Verano 1998, Verano 1999, Verano 2000, Apertura 2002), becoming their all-time leading scorer with 249 goals. This period cemented his status as one of the greatest foreign players in Mexican football history.
José Cardozo's legacy is defined by his unparalleled goal-scoring prowess and leadership at Toluca, establishing him as an iconic figure in Mexican football. He is remembered as a true legend of the game, inspiring future generations of strikers.