Francisco Gómez (footballer)

Francisco Gómez
Personal information
Full name Francisco Gómez Portocarrero
Date of birth (1977-09-24) September 24, 1977 (age 47)
Place of birth Ecuador
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995 CD Audaz Octubrino
1996 LDU Cuenca
1997 Deportivo Toluca FC
1997–1998 CD Veracruz
1999–2000 Ángeles de Puebla
2000–2001 CD Irapuato
2002 Alebrijes de Oaxaca
2003 CD Veracruz
2006 CD Esmeraldas Petrolero
2007 LDU Portoviejo
2007–2008 CS Emelec 29 (1)
2008 SD Aucas 13 (1)
2009 Manta FC 34 (1)
2010 CD Técnico Universitario 23 (1)
2011 CD ESPOLI 14 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Francisco Gómez Portocarrero (born 24 September 1977) is an Ecuadorian former footballer.

Early life

He was born in 1977 in Valdez, Ecuador. He moved to Guayaquil, Ecuador at a young age.[1]

Career

He started his career with Ecuadorian side CD Audaz Octubrino. In 1996, he signed for Ecuadorian side LDU Cuenca. In 1997, he signed for Mexican side Deportivo Toluca FC. After that, he signed for Mexican side CD Veracruz. In 1999, he signed for Mexican side Ángeles de Puebla. In 2000, he signed for Mexican side CD Irapuato. In 2002, he signed for Mexican side Alebrijes de Oaxaca. In 2003, he signed for Mexican side CD Veracruz. In 2006, he signed for Ecuadorian side CD Esmeraldas Petrolero. In 2007, he signed for Ecuadorian side LDU Portoviejo. After that, he signed for Ecuadorian side CS Emelec. In 2008, he signed for Ecuadorian side SD Aucas. In 2009, he signed for Ecuadorian side Manta FC. In 2010, he signed for Ecuadorian side CD Técnico Universitario. In 2011, he signed for Ecuadorian side CD ESPOLI. After that, he signed for Ecuadorian side Club Sport 3 de Julio. He captained the club.[2]

Style of play

He mainly operates as a defender. He has been described as having "good technique and the determination that he shows in each match".[3]

Personal life

He has been a supporter of Ecuadorian side CS Emelec. He has been married. He has two daughters.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Francisco Gómez, feliz de volver a casa". lahora.com.ec.
  2. ^ "DT, defensa y capitán". eldiario.ec.
  3. ^ "El salto de Francisco Gómez Portocarrero". lahora.com.ec.
  4. ^ "Francisco Gómez confiesa que es hincha de Emelec y quiere hacer un gol en el clásico". eluniverso.com.