César Osvaldo Villaluz Martínez (born 18 July 1988) is a Mexican professional

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who plays as a

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for

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. At age seventeen, he participated in the U-17 World Cup with the

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. His efforts as midfielder assisted the team to victory against

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, as well as throughout the entire tournament. Fellow team players

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and

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, both of whom are younger than he, played with him in the

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that took place in Canada in 2007. The Mexico national team faced off against the national football teams of Portugal,

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, New Zealand, in that order in the group round; Mexico was eliminated by Argentina.

Skills

Villaluz is known for his quick rapid speed and great control while dribbling the ball. What he lacks in height is compensated for by his agility and ability to take on multiple players at once.

International

Villaluz was one of the young

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that won the 2005 FIFA U-17 world cup in Peru. In 2007 most of the U-17 players gathered to try to win the 2007 Canada U-20 World Cup. César's first goal with the senior national team was in a friendly against Guatemala which resulted in a 3–2 loss for Mexico. His second goal for Mexico came in a friendly against China.

Career stats

International goals

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International appearances

''As of 11 March 2009''

Honours

Mexico U17 *

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References

External links

César Villaluz Stats
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Football Database Provides Profile and Statistics for Cesar Villaluz
{{DEFAULTSORT:Villaluz, Cesar 1988 births Living people Mexico international footballers Mexico under-20 international footballers Mexico youth international footballers Association football midfielders Cruz Azul footballers San Luis F.C. players Chiapas F.C. footballers Liga MX players Footballers from Mexico City Mexican footballers