Aarón Galindo
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Aarón Galindo Rubio is a Mexican football center back. He is currently playing for Santos Laguna
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at the young age of six, climbing up the youth ranks. Finally Galindo made his debut with the first team in the 2002 spring season, and was a solid starter by the 2003 Clausura season. Galindo was a member of the Mexican national team
, and has played for numerous Mexican youth teams; a starter for the U-23 team at the 2004 summer Olympics
.
Two games into the 2005 FIFA Confederations cup, Galindo along with teammate (of both club and country) Salvador Carmona
were separated from the rest of the national team staying in Göttingen, Germany
. Initially disciplinary problems was the explanation given by the Mexican federation for the separation, the federation later confirmed both players tested positive for performance enhancement drugs. Both men received a one-year ban from competition, which barred Galindo from playing in the 2005 Apertura, 2006 Clausura seasons, and the 2006 FIFA World Cup
.
of the Spanish second division. Despite being considered a major signing by the club he played very few games and was on the bench for most of the season.
in February 2007. Galindo capped his first goal with Grasshopper-Club Zürich
and in the Swiss Super League
on 17 February 2007 against FC Thun
. The Mexican Centre Back
scored the first goal in the match for the Grasshoppers
in the 49th minute. The goal came after team mate Diego León's
pass to Sreto Ristić
, who in turn gave a through pass to Galindo. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Galindo's shot ended up in FC Thun's
nets. His first goal contributed to Grasshopper-Club Zürich's
2–0 win over FC Thun
.
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Santos Laguna
Club Santos Laguna is a Mexican football club. They represent the urban area of Comarca Lagunera, which is made up of Torreón, Gomez Palacio, and Lerdo. Santos Laguna currently plays in the Primera División. The club was founded in 1982, and reached Mexico's top division after buying the franchise...
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Biography
Galindo began practicing with CD Cruz AzulClub Deportivo Cruz Azul
Club Deportivo, Social, y Cultural Cruz Azul, known simply as Cruz Azul, is a Mexican professional Association football club based in Mexico City, Mexico; after which initially was based in Ciudad Cooperativa Cruz Azul in the Mexican state of Hidalgo...
at the young age of six, climbing up the youth ranks. Finally Galindo made his debut with the first team in the 2002 spring season, and was a solid starter by the 2003 Clausura season. Galindo was a member of the Mexican national team
Mexico national football team
The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
, and has played for numerous Mexican youth teams; a starter for the U-23 team at the 2004 summer Olympics
2004 Summer Olympics
The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was a premier international multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece from August 13 to August 29, 2004 with the motto Welcome Home. 10,625 athletes competed, some 600 more than expected, accompanied by 5,501 team...
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Two games into the 2005 FIFA Confederations cup, Galindo along with teammate (of both club and country) Salvador Carmona
Salvador Carmona
Salvador José Carmona Álvarez is a former Mexican football defender who is currently banned for life from playing professional soccer affiliated to FIFA for failing two separate anti-doping tests....
were separated from the rest of the national team staying in Göttingen, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. Initially disciplinary problems was the explanation given by the Mexican federation for the separation, the federation later confirmed both players tested positive for performance enhancement drugs. Both men received a one-year ban from competition, which barred Galindo from playing in the 2005 Apertura, 2006 Clausura seasons, and the 2006 FIFA World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
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Hercules CF
Galindo signed in the summer of 2006 with Hércules CFHércules CF
Hércules Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Alicante, in the autonomous community of Valencia. Founded in 1922, it currently plays in the Spanish second division, and holds home games at the Estadio José Rico Pérez, which seats 30,000 spectators.-History:After first...
of the Spanish second division. Despite being considered a major signing by the club he played very few games and was on the bench for most of the season.
Grasshopper-Club Zürich
Galindo signed a contract with Swiss team Grasshopper-Club ZürichGrasshopper-Club Zürich
Grasshopper Club Zürich commonly referred to as simply GC, GCZ, or Grasshopper is a Swiss multisports club based in Zürich. The oldest and best known section of Grasshopper Club Zürich is its football team...
in February 2007. Galindo capped his first goal with Grasshopper-Club Zürich
Grasshopper-Club Zürich
Grasshopper Club Zürich commonly referred to as simply GC, GCZ, or Grasshopper is a Swiss multisports club based in Zürich. The oldest and best known section of Grasshopper Club Zürich is its football team...
and in the Swiss Super League
Swiss Super League
The Swiss Super League or Axpo Super League is the top tier of the Swiss Football League. The Swiss Super League is currently ranked 16th according to UEFA's ranking of league coefficients, which is based upon Swiss team performances in European competitions.-Names:-Participating clubs:The teams...
on 17 February 2007 against FC Thun
FC Thun
FC Thun 1898 is a Swiss football team from the Bernese Oberland town of Thun. The club currently plays in the Swiss Super League after being promoted in the 2009/10 season. The club plays at the Arena Thun which accommodates a total of 10,300 supporters, both seated and standing...
. The Mexican Centre Back
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
scored the first goal in the match for the Grasshoppers
Grasshopper-Club Zürich
Grasshopper Club Zürich commonly referred to as simply GC, GCZ, or Grasshopper is a Swiss multisports club based in Zürich. The oldest and best known section of Grasshopper Club Zürich is its football team...
in the 49th minute. The goal came after team mate Diego León's
Diego Leon
Diego León Ayarza is a Spanish footballer who plays for Nea Salamis Famagusta FC in Cyprus, as a midfielder.-Football career:...
pass to Sreto Ristić
Sreto Ristic
Sreto Ristić is a German footballer of Serbian descent.He moved to Germany at young age and has spent almost all his football career in Germany.-External links:...
, who in turn gave a through pass to Galindo. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Galindo's shot ended up in FC Thun's
FC Thun
FC Thun 1898 is a Swiss football team from the Bernese Oberland town of Thun. The club currently plays in the Swiss Super League after being promoted in the 2009/10 season. The club plays at the Arena Thun which accommodates a total of 10,300 supporters, both seated and standing...
nets. His first goal contributed to Grasshopper-Club Zürich's
Grasshopper-Club Zürich
Grasshopper Club Zürich commonly referred to as simply GC, GCZ, or Grasshopper is a Swiss multisports club based in Zürich. The oldest and best known section of Grasshopper Club Zürich is its football team...
2–0 win over FC Thun
FC Thun
FC Thun 1898 is a Swiss football team from the Bernese Oberland town of Thun. The club currently plays in the Swiss Super League after being promoted in the 2009/10 season. The club plays at the Arena Thun which accommodates a total of 10,300 supporters, both seated and standing...
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Eintracht Frankfurt
On 28 July 2007, it was announced that Galindo had signed a two-year contract at the German club Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt is a German sports club, based in Frankfurt, Hesse that is best known for its association football club.- Club origins :...
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CD Guadalajara
On 8 January 2009, Galindo left Frankfurt to return to his native Mexico to play for Club Deportivo Guadalajara to sign a four-year contract. On 28 February 2009, Galindo scored his first goal with Chivas de Guadalajara in a 5–0 win over CF Pachuca in the Jalisco Stadium.Santos Laguna
On 7 June 2011, Mexican soccer team Santos Laguna contracted Aarón Galindo services.External links
- Aarón Galindo at eintracht-archiv.de