José Guadalupe Cruz (footballer)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Cruz and the second or maternal family name is Núñez.

José Guadalupe Cruz Núñez (born Wednesday 22 November 1967) is a Mexican former professional footballer and manager. He coached Atlante during the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.^[1]

José Guadalupe Cruz

Personal information
Full name	José Guadalupe Cruz Núñez
Date of birth	(1967-11-22) 22 November 1967 (age 57)
Place of birth	Acopeo, Michoacán, Mexico
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Malacateco (Manager)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1988–1990	Atlante
1990–1991	Querétaro
1991–1997	Atlante
Managerial career
2004–2010	Atlante
2010–2013	Chiapas
2013–2014	Monterrey
2014	Monarcas Morelia
2015	Puebla
2016	Dorados de Sinaloa
2016–2018	Atlas
2019	Dorados de Sinaloa
2020–2021	Necaxa
2025–	Malacateco
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

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 2009 FIFA Club World Cup. 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 Monterrey after parting company with Víctor Manuel Vucetich.^[2]

Honours

Player

Atlante

• Mexico Primera División: 1992–93

Manager

Atlante

• Mexico Primera División: Apertura 2007
• CONCACAF Champions League: 2008–09

Puebla

• Copa MX: Clausura 2015