The world of soccer and especially the organization of the UANL Tigres are in mourning after confirming that the historic player Alejandro Izquierdo, an icon in the legacy of the university team and who was a key player for the Auriazules to reach their goals, passed away this Wednesday. two first titles within Aztec football.
Izquierdo was hospitalized for several days at the University Hospital due to a severe relapse in his state of health due to low blood pressure problems; Despite the treatments carried out by the medical staff of the hospital, he was not able to recover until his death was confirmed.
The information was released by the UANL Tigres team itself through a statement posted on their social networks in which they sent their condolences to the family and friends of the historic player.
“Today one of our historic players left, twice League Champion with Tigres, and who was part of the first promotion. Hug to heaven, Alejandro Izquierdo. We raise our prayers so that his family and friends find prompt resignation in the face of this irreparable loss ”, the club detailed.
The ‘Chueco’ was considered one of the best left-backs in the team’s history; His arrival at the institution occurred in the 1973 season from Atlante, a club in which he forced himself into the basic forces.
He was crowned champion with the UANL Tigres in the 1977-78 and 1981-82 seasons, however he could not participate with the Auriazules in the Liguilla of this tournament due to a tibia fracture he suffered in the regular round. The winger also won the Copa México in the 1974 season.
Throughout his career he played a total of 11 tournaments, played 217 games and managed to score just one goal in the MX League. However, his qualities on the field of play earned him to become one of the team’s most beloved.
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