José Guadalupe Cruz Núñez (born Wednesday 22 November 1967) is a Mexican former professional

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. He coached Atlante during the

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Playing career

As a player, Cruz was a member of the Atlante side that won the 1993 Mexican championship.

Managerial career

His close association with the club has continued into his coaching career. Two years into his second spell at the club, he has overseen a league title triumph and the Champions League victory that secured their spot in the

. He generally favours an attacking style of play, although he has neutered this instinct somewhat during the Apertura, where he has typically operated with just one out-and-out striker. On 26 August 2013, Cruz was appointed as manager of

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after parting company with

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Honours

Player

Atlante * Mexico Primera División: 1992–93

Manager

Atlante * Mexico Primera División: Apertura 2007 *

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: 2008–09 Puebla *

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: Clausura 2015

References

External links

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Profile of José Guadalupe Cruz on allsoccerplayers.com

José Guadalupe Cruz on insidefutbol.com
* 1967 births Living people Footballers from Michoacán Mexican men's footballers Atlante F.C. footballers Querétaro F.C. footballers Mexican football managers Atlante F.C. managers Jaguares F.C. managers C.F. Monterrey managers Atlético Morelia managers Club Puebla managers Dorados de Sinaloa managers Atlas F.C. managers Liga MX managers Men's association football defenders Club Necaxa managers 20th-century Mexican sportsmen {{Mexico-footy-defender-1960s-stub