Jorge Villalpando Romo (, born 13 March 1985) is a Mexican former professional

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who played as a

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Club career

Puebla

Although he has been in the first team since 2005, he made his professional debut in the Primera División (First Division) until the Apertura 2007 tournament on October 21 against

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. It was Puebla's first tournament after returning to the First Division when relegated to the

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during the Clausura 2005 tournament. The game resulted in a 0–2 loss for Puebla.

Loan Spells

Villalpando has been out on loan to multiple Liga MX clubs from his parent club, Morelia. In 2017 Jorge Villalpando was signed by

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recently promoted to la Liga MX from the ascenso mx he became regular starter then was demoted from 1st choice keeper to the bench Jose Antonio Rodriguez loaned from chivas de Guadalajara toke over the starting posición

International career

Villalpando was chosen by

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to play for the

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but he did not see any action.

External links

Jorge Villalpando's Statistics
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Villalpando, Jorge 1985 births Club Puebla players Atlético Morelia players Liga MX players Living people Mexican people of Spanish descent Footballers from Mexico City Mexican footballers Association football goalkeepers Chiapas F.C. footballers Deportivo Toluca F.C. players Atlas F.C. footballers Atlante F.C. footballers