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Gerardo Flores Zúñiga (born 5 February 1986) is a Mexican former professional
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who played as a
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.


Personal life

He is married to Mexican singer, professional sports trainer, and model, Gaby Sanchez, who is a member of the Mexican pop group, La Nueva Banda Timbirirche. The couple met in 2015, announced their engagement after 6 months of dating, and later married in a civil ceremony in early 2016. They live in Guadalajara, Mexico.


Club career


Zacatepec

Gerardo Flores began his football career with cross town club Zacatepec FC in
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, Mexico. During his stay at Zacatepec, he would be called to the Mexican squad that would participate in the
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held in
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by coach
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. Gerardo Flores played only one match with Zacatepec, in a quarter final game of the Clausura 2004 season versus
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.


Cajeteros de Celaya

Gerardo Flores played a single match for
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in the Primera A's Apertura 2004 season.Gerardo Flores Zúñiga - Ficha Jugador
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Monterrey

Flores came to
CF Monterrey Club de Fútbol Monterrey Rayados, A.C., simply known as Monterrey or by its nickname Rayados, is a Mexican professional association football, football club based in the Monterrey metropolitan area, Nuevo León, that plays in Liga MX, the top d ...
in 2005. He began playing with Monterrey's B team in the Primera A, but eventually rose to the first team. During the Clausura 2007 season Gerardo Flores made his professional debut for
CF Monterrey Club de Fútbol Monterrey Rayados, A.C., simply known as Monterrey or by its nickname Rayados, is a Mexican professional association football, football club based in the Monterrey metropolitan area, Nuevo León, that plays in Liga MX, the top d ...
under Coach
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, on February 17, 2007, in a 2–2 draw against
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, Flores started and played the entire match. After one season with Monterrey Flores was Transferred to
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for the Apertura 2007 season.


Atlas

Being transferred to
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, Flores got to play in the
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. He also played for Académicos,Gerardo Flores Zúñiga - Ficha Jugador
/ref> Atlas' B team in Primera A. He was loaned for two years to Jaguares. When he returned from Chiapas, he would play two more seasons with Atlas before signing with
Cruz Azul Club de Futbol Cruz Azul S.A. de C.V., commonly referred to as Cruz Azul, is a professional association football, football club based in Mexico City, Mexico. It competes in Liga MX, the top tier of Mexican football league system, Mexican footba ...
in 2011 .


Jaguares

Flores was loaned to Jaguares, where he would stay on loan for 2 years. During his stay Flores and his teammates helped Jaguares reach the Quarter Final of the Clausura 2009 playoffs losing versus
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.


Cruz Azul

He was transferred in June 2011 to Cruz Azul. During his time in
Cruz Azul Club de Futbol Cruz Azul S.A. de C.V., commonly referred to as Cruz Azul, is a professional association football, football club based in Mexico City, Mexico. It competes in Liga MX, the top tier of Mexican football league system, Mexican footba ...
he won the
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twice, as well as the
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once in 2013 and 2014 respectively. He also made 3 appearances in the
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losing to
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in the semifinals and losing for third place against New Zealand team
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. He was also given the chance to play in the
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with
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but it was cut short as they failed to advance from the group stages. In the Apertura 2018 Liga MX Final vs Club America in the 87th minute he received a red card as a substitute when he grabbed a ball and pushed a player from Club America.


Toluca

On December 16, 2015, it was made official that Flores would be joining
Deportivo Toluca Deportivo Toluca Fútbol Club S.A. de C.V. is a Mexican professional football club based in Toluca, State of Mexico. The club plays in Liga MX, the top division of Mexican football, from which they have never been relegated. The club was f ...
in a season-long loan deal from
Cruz Azul Club de Futbol Cruz Azul S.A. de C.V., commonly referred to as Cruz Azul, is a professional association football, football club based in Mexico City, Mexico. It competes in Liga MX, the top tier of Mexican football league system, Mexican footba ...
. On January 6, Flores made his debut with Toluca against
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, he played 75' minutes and the team won with a single goal from Colombian striker Fernando Uribe at minute 90+. On 23 February 2021, Flores announced his retirement from professional football. After not being in a club for nearly two years.


International


Youth

In 2003, Flores was chosen by coach
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to be part of the Mexican squad participating in the
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in
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. Flores played every single game in the tournament. Flores scored once in the tournament against
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. Mexico reached the quarterfinal losing 2–0 against
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.


Senior

Mexico coach
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called up Gerardo Flores to participate in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and the
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. Flores received his first cap in a friendly against
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in
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, California.


2013 FIFA Confederations Cup

When
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was forced to withdraw from the Mexico squad because of injury, Mexico coach José Manuel de la Torre turned to Gerardo Flores to replace him. He started in only the two first games of Mexico in the
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.


Career statistics


International


Honours

Cruz Azul *
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: Clausura 2013, Apertura 2018 *
CONCACAF Champions League The CONCACAF Champions Cup, formerly known as CONCACAF Champions League (2008–2023), is an international association football competition organized by CONCACAF as its top continental tournament for clubs from North America, Central America, ...
: 2013–14


See also

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References


External links

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Flores, Gerardo 1986 births Living people Footballers from Morelos Men's association football fullbacks Mexico men's youth international footballers Mexico men's international footballers 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup players 2015 Copa América players C.F. Monterrey players Atlas F.C. footballers Jaguares F.C. footballers Cruz Azul footballers Deportivo Toluca F.C. players Liga MX players Mexican men's footballers CONCACAF Champions Cup–winning players 21st-century Mexican sportsmen