Francisco Castrejón Ramírez (born 11 June 1947) is a Mexican former professional

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who played as a

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. He was one of three goalkeepers for

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in the 1970 FIFA World Cup, but did not play any games there.

Club career

Born in Tuxpan, Jalisco, Castrejón played club football for

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, Club de Fútbol Laguna, Puebla F.C., Club América,

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, F.C. Atlas and

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. He made his senior debut at age 18, appearing for Pumas in a match against Toluca on 3 February 1964. Castrejón joined Laguna and played for the club in the 1972–73 Primera season. He signed with Puebla for the two following seasons, then joined América in 1975, where he would win the 1975–76 Mexican Primera División season title.

International career

Castrejón made several appearances for the Mexico national football team. He made his debut as a substitute in a friendly against Colombia on 4 February 1969.

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* * 1947 births Living people Footballers from Jalisco People from Tuxpan, Jalisco Men's association football goalkeepers Mexico men's international footballers 1970 FIFA World Cup players Club Universidad Nacional footballers Club Puebla players Club América footballers C.D.S. Tampico Madero footballers Atlas F.C. footballers Atlético Morelia players Liga MX players Mexican men's footballers {{Mexico-footy-goalkeeper-stub