Francisco Javier Flores Ibarra (born 17 January 1994) is a Mexican professional

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coach and a former player who was used mainly as a

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. He is the manager of Cordobés.

Career

Cruz Azul

Flores began his football career with

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. after his participation in the

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coach

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saw potential in Flores to play him in the first team. Flores played two games with Cruz Azul during the 2012 Copa Libertadores Flores made his professional debut for

March 31, 2012 in a home game vs San Luis in a 3–1 win. He came in as a substitute for Gerardo Flores in the 84' minute of the game. On 8 July 2015, Flores joined

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International

Mexico U-17

In 2011, Flores was chosen by coach

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to be part of the Mexican squad that would host the

. He played every single game in the tournament as a first choice

Mexico U-20

In 2012, Flores was selected to represent Mexico at the 2012 Milk Cup held in

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. Mexico made it to the final against

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and won 3–0. In 2013, Flores was selected again by coach Sergio Almaguer to be part of the Mexican squad participating in the

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held in

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. He played every single match in the tournament and scored a goal versus

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in the tournament. Flores was a squad member at the 2013 Toulon Tournament and played three out of four matches, in the tournament they were placed sixth out of ten. Flores participated in the

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Career statistics

U-17 International appearances

U-20 International appearances

U-20 International Goals

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Honours

Cruz Azul *

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: Clausura 2013 Pachuca *

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: Clausura 2016 Mexico U17 *

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2011 The year marked the start of a Arab Spring, series of protests and revolutions throughout the Arab world advocating for democracy, reform, and economic recovery, later leading to the depositions of world leaders in Tunisia, Egypt, and Yemen ...

Mexico U20 * Milk Cup:

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* CONCACAF U-20 Championship:

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Flores, Francisco 1994 births Footballers from Mexico City Living people 21st-century Mexican sportsmen Men's association football fullbacks Mexican men's footballers Mexico men's youth international footballers Mexico men's under-20 international footballers Cruz Azul footballers C.D. Guadalajara footballers C.F. Pachuca players Coras FC footballers Atlante F.C. footballers Tlaxcala F.C. players Pioneros de Cancún footballers C.D. Veracruz footballers Atlético Capitalino players Liga MX players Ascenso MX players Mexican football managers