Adolfo Bautista
Encyclopedia
Adolfo "El Bofo" Bautista Herrera (born May 15, 1979 in Dolores Hidalgo
, Mexico
) is an Attacking Midfielder/Forward who currently plays for Querétaro F.C. of Mexico.
was in the Invierno 2000 tournament against Necaxa
on September 17, 2000, where Tecos lost 3-1.
In late 2002, Bautista was transferred to Monarcas Morelia where he scored 8 goals in 21 games and was one of the team's important players. He made a deadly frontline with Chilean footballer Reinaldo Navia
where together they packed over 15 goals for the team. He played for Morelia for two seasons, appearing in the Apertura 2002, Clausura 2003 tournaments where the team came second place and reached the championship finals in two consecutive seasons.
In mid 2003, he was transferred to C.F. Pachuca where much was expected from him, and very little was showed in the field, he spent most of his time on the bench. In 19 games, he scored only one goal against Jaguares de Chiapas
and he struggled to find his form. Despite his poor performances, Pachuca still managed to reach the finals against UANL Tigres
of Monterrey. UANL Tigres
won the first of two games 1-0 at home and scored another goal in the return game in Pachuca's home stadium. Bautista scored a goal for Pachuca in the 77th minute and gave Pachuca a 3-1 victory over their opponent and took hold of the Championship title.
in their home game 4-0. The away game was tied 0-0, and during a small turmoil after the game showed on tape where Boca coach Jorge José Benítez
is caught on tape spitting in Bautista's face. Chivas went on and lost to Atletico Paranaense in a global score of 5-2.
During the 2006 Apertura, Bautista led Guadalajara to win the final against Toluca. Bautista is known for his creative "ball control", he takes pride in giving passes to his teammates and prefers to play as a Forward and Attacking Midfielder
. Bautista and his teammates Omar Bravo
and Alberto Medina made a deadly offense to beat. On June 11, 2007 Bautista was transferred to Jaguares de Chiapas
after coach Jose Manuel de la Torre
was not happy with him after losing against rivals América
in the Semi-Finals of the Clausura 2007 in which Bautista clearly did not do anything. He was put on the Transfer list along with Diego Martinez
(who fell out of favor with Vergara).
On June 11, 2007 Bautista was transferred to Jaguares de Chiapas.
on August 4, 2007 Adolfo 'Bofo' Bautista played his first game with Chiapas who tied 1-1 against Atlante. Bautista was given the number 1 (which is mostly used by goalkeepers). On October 31, 2007 'Bofo' scored his second goal with the team against Veracruz. Bofo helped the team get to the playoffs but they were eliminated by Cruz Azul in the quarter finals. One of Bofo's best tournament was the Apertura 2008 were Bofo finished as the 3rd top goal scorer scoring 9 goals in the tournament and was the only Mexican in the top 10 goal scorers in the tournament. He could not play the beginning of the Clausura 2008
because of an injury. His first goal of the tournament came on matchday 9 on March 7 in a match against his former team Chivas de Guadalajara. On the Apertura 2009 he played only 8 of 17 matches scoring one goal in the first team.
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| 1. ||January 21, 2002 || Rose Bowl
, Pasadena
, United States
|| || align=center|3–1 || align=center|Win || 2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup
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| 2. || March 13, 2002 || Qualcomm Stadium
, San Diego, United States || || align=center|4–0 || align=center|Win || Friendly
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| 3. || March 13, 2002 || Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, United States || || align=center|4–0 || align=center|Win || Friendly
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| 4. || June 19, 2004 || Alamodome
, San Antonio, United States || || align=center|10–0 || align=center|Win || 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 5. || June 19, 2004 || Alamodome, San Antonio, United States || || align=center|10–0 || align=center|Win || 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 6. || June 27, 2004 || Estadio Victoria
, Aguascalientes
, Mexico
|| || align=center|8–0 || align=center|Win || 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 7. || June 27, 2004 || Estadio Victoria, Aguascalientes, Mexico || || align=center|8–0 || align=center|Win || 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 8. || July 13, 2004 || Estadio Miguel Grau
, Piura
, Peru
|| || align=center|2–1 || align=center|Win || 2004 Copa América
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| 9. || March 28, 2007 || McAfee Coliseum, Oakland
, United States || || align=center|4–2 || align=center|Win || Friendly
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| 10. || May 30, 2010 || Hans-Walter Wild Stadion
, Bayreuth, Germany
|| || align=center|5–1 || align=center|Win || Friendly
|-
| 11. || May 30, 2010 || Hans-Walter Wild Stadion, Bayreuth, Germany || || align=center|5–1 || align=center|Win || Friendly
|}
C.F. Pachuca
Club Deportivo Guadalajara
- Apertura 2006
Dolores Hidalgo
Dolores Hidalgo Dolores Hidalgo Dolores Hidalgo (in full, Dolores Hidalgo Cuna de la Independencia Nacional is the name of a city and the surrounding municipality in the north-central part of the Mexican state of Guanajuato....
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
) is an Attacking Midfielder/Forward who currently plays for Querétaro F.C. of Mexico.
Beginnings
Adolfo Bautista played in amateur leagues in Dolores Hidalgo, San Diego de la Unión and San Miguel de Allende. Bautista made his debut on March 7, 1998 at the age of 18. He played with Tecos UAG from 1998–2002 where he scored 15 goals for the team in those four years. Bautista's first goal in the Mexican ChampionshipPrimera División de México
The Primera División Profesional , known simply as the Primera División, is the top level of the Mexican football league system and is administered by the Mexican Football Federation. It was established in 1943 and as of 2011 has 18 clubs. Up to June 2011, it was divided into three groups competing...
was in the Invierno 2000 tournament against Necaxa
Necaxa
Necaxa is a Mexican football club and is based in the city of Aguascalientes. it plays in the Estadio Victoria. Necaxa is ranked seventh overall and 1st in ranking in Mexican football within the IFFHS Central and North America's Clubs of the Century in the CONCACAF behind CD Saprissa San Juan de...
on September 17, 2000, where Tecos lost 3-1.
In late 2002, Bautista was transferred to Monarcas Morelia where he scored 8 goals in 21 games and was one of the team's important players. He made a deadly frontline with Chilean footballer Reinaldo Navia
Reinaldo Navia
Reinaldo Marcelino Navia Amador is a Chilean footballer, who currently plays for the Chilean Primera División side Ñublense as Striker....
where together they packed over 15 goals for the team. He played for Morelia for two seasons, appearing in the Apertura 2002, Clausura 2003 tournaments where the team came second place and reached the championship finals in two consecutive seasons.
In mid 2003, he was transferred to C.F. Pachuca where much was expected from him, and very little was showed in the field, he spent most of his time on the bench. In 19 games, he scored only one goal against Jaguares de Chiapas
Jaguares de Chiapas
The Club de Fútbol Jaguares de Chiapas, is a Mexican football club now based in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, in the state of Chiapas. They currently play in Primera División de México...
and he struggled to find his form. Despite his poor performances, Pachuca still managed to reach the finals against UANL Tigres
UANL Tigres
Tigres de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, often known only as Tigres or UANL, a Mexican football club that plays in the Primera División. It is one of the two professional football teams of the state of Nuevo León. The team plays home games at the Estadio Universitario, located in San...
of Monterrey. UANL Tigres
UANL Tigres
Tigres de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, often known only as Tigres or UANL, a Mexican football club that plays in the Primera División. It is one of the two professional football teams of the state of Nuevo León. The team plays home games at the Estadio Universitario, located in San...
won the first of two games 1-0 at home and scored another goal in the return game in Pachuca's home stadium. Bautista scored a goal for Pachuca in the 77th minute and gave Pachuca a 3-1 victory over their opponent and took hold of the Championship title.
Club Deportivo Guadalajara
After a long transfer period, he was transferred to Guadalajara in 2004. He is also sponsored by Mexican soccer shoe maker Eescord, a fact which is often characterized by throwing the shoe he scored the goal with into the crowd. In his first season, he scored nine goals in 19 games and was the team's top scorer. In 2005, he participated in the Copa Libertadores cup in which their most noticeable win was over Boca JuniorsBoca Juniors
Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club based in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Primera División....
in their home game 4-0. The away game was tied 0-0, and during a small turmoil after the game showed on tape where Boca coach Jorge José Benítez
Jorge José Benítez
Jorge José Benítez is an Argentine former football player, and coach.El Chino Benítez started his career in Racing Club in 1969; in 1973 he was transferred to Boca Juniors, where he stayed until retirement in 1983...
is caught on tape spitting in Bautista's face. Chivas went on and lost to Atletico Paranaense in a global score of 5-2.
During the 2006 Apertura, Bautista led Guadalajara to win the final against Toluca. Bautista is known for his creative "ball control", he takes pride in giving passes to his teammates and prefers to play as a Forward and Attacking Midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
. Bautista and his teammates Omar Bravo
Omar Bravo
Omar Bravo Tordecillas is a Mexican footballer who currently plays for Sporting Kansas City in Major League Soccer.-Club Deportivo Guadalajara:...
and Alberto Medina made a deadly offense to beat. On June 11, 2007 Bautista was transferred to Jaguares de Chiapas
Jaguares de Chiapas
The Club de Fútbol Jaguares de Chiapas, is a Mexican football club now based in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, in the state of Chiapas. They currently play in Primera División de México...
after coach Jose Manuel de la Torre
José Manuel de la Torre
José Manuel "Chepo" de la Torre Menchaca in Guadalajara, Jalisco popularly nicknamed Chepo, is a Mexican football manager and former attacking midfielder. He is currently the manager of Mexico national football team.-Biography:...
was not happy with him after losing against rivals América
Club América
Club América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
in the Semi-Finals of the Clausura 2007 in which Bautista clearly did not do anything. He was put on the Transfer list along with Diego Martinez
Diego Martínez
Diego Alfonso Martínez Balderas is a football defender. He plays for CF La Piedad, on loan from Chivas de Guadalajara in the Primera Division de Mexico.-Biography:...
(who fell out of favor with Vergara).
On June 11, 2007 Bautista was transferred to Jaguares de Chiapas.
Jaguares de Chiapas
Bofo was sold to ChiapasJaguares de Chiapas
The Club de Fútbol Jaguares de Chiapas, is a Mexican football club now based in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, in the state of Chiapas. They currently play in Primera División de México...
on August 4, 2007 Adolfo 'Bofo' Bautista played his first game with Chiapas who tied 1-1 against Atlante. Bautista was given the number 1 (which is mostly used by goalkeepers). On October 31, 2007 'Bofo' scored his second goal with the team against Veracruz. Bofo helped the team get to the playoffs but they were eliminated by Cruz Azul in the quarter finals. One of Bofo's best tournament was the Apertura 2008 were Bofo finished as the 3rd top goal scorer scoring 9 goals in the tournament and was the only Mexican in the top 10 goal scorers in the tournament. He could not play the beginning of the Clausura 2008
Primera División de México Clausura 2008
Primera División de México Clausura 2008 was a Mexican football tournament - the second of two tournaments held in the 2007/2008 season. It began January 18, 2008 and ran until June 1, 2008. Veracruz and Morelia inaugurated the season, with Morelia winning 1-0...
because of an injury. His first goal of the tournament came on matchday 9 on March 7 in a match against his former team Chivas de Guadalajara. On the Apertura 2009 he played only 8 of 17 matches scoring one goal in the first team.
Return Guadalajara
On December 15, 2009, Bautista rejoined Guadalajara after signing a three year contract. In 2011, he was placed on the transfer list.Querétaro
Bautista was recently loaned to Querétaro because he still wants to play football, but in the near future he looks to return to Guadalajara and retire as a Chivas player. He scored his first goal with los Gallos Blancos in a 3 to 0 defeat against Estudiantes Tecos.|-
| 1. ||January 21, 2002 || Rose Bowl
Rose Bowl (stadium)
The Rose Bowl is an outdoor athletic stadium in Pasadena, California, U.S., in Los Angeles County. The stadium is the site of the annual college football bowl game, the Rose Bowl, held on New Year's Day. In 1982, it became the home field of the UCLA Bruins college football team of the Pac-12...
, Pasadena
Pasadena, California
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, United States
United States
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|| || align=center|3–1 || align=center|Win || 2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup
2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup
The 2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the sixth edition of the Gold Cup, the football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean ....
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| 2. || March 13, 2002 || Qualcomm Stadium
Qualcomm Stadium
Qualcomm Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, in San Diego, California, in the Mission Valley area....
, San Diego, United States || || align=center|4–0 || align=center|Win || Friendly
Exhibition game
An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition...
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| 3. || March 13, 2002 || Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, United States || || align=center|4–0 || align=center|Win || Friendly
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| 4. || June 19, 2004 || Alamodome
Alamodome
The Alamodome is a domed 65,000 seat, multi-purpose facility that is primarily used as a football/basketball stadium and convention center in San Antonio, Texas, U.S...
, San Antonio, United States || || align=center|10–0 || align=center|Win || 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
2006 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF)
Listed below are the dates and results for the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for North, Central America and the Caribbean. A total of 34 teams took part , competing for 3.5 places in the World Cup.The qualification process was divided in three stages...
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| 5. || June 19, 2004 || Alamodome, San Antonio, United States || || align=center|10–0 || align=center|Win || 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 6. || June 27, 2004 || Estadio Victoria
Estadio Victoria
Estadio Victoria is sports stadium located in the Mexican city of Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes. The stadium opened in the year 2003 and has a capacity of 25,000 seats...
, Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes
The city of Aguascalientes is the capital of the state of Aguascalientes in western central Mexico. It stands on the banks of the Río Aguascalientes, 1880 meters above sea level, at...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
|| || align=center|8–0 || align=center|Win || 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 7. || June 27, 2004 || Estadio Victoria, Aguascalientes, Mexico || || align=center|8–0 || align=center|Win || 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
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| 8. || July 13, 2004 || Estadio Miguel Grau
Estadio Miguel Grau (Piura)
Estadio Miguel Grau is a multi-use stadium in Piura, Peru, built in 1958. It is currently used by football team Atlético Grau. Throughout the years, the stadium has been renovated countless times, most recently for the Copa America 2004. For this international competition, the stadium capacity was...
, Piura
Piura
Piura is a city in northwestern Peru. It is the capital of the Piura Region and the Piura Province. The population is 377,496.It was here that Spanish Conqueror Francisco Pizarro founded the third Spanish city in South America and first in Peru, San Miguel de Piura, in July 1532...
, Peru
Peru
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|| || align=center|2–1 || align=center|Win || 2004 Copa América
Copa América 2004
The Copa América 2004 was the 41st edition of the Copa América, the South-American championship for international association football teams. The competition was organized by CONMEBOL, South America's football governing body, and was held in Peru, who hosted the tournament for the sixth time,...
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| 9. || March 28, 2007 || McAfee Coliseum, Oakland
Oakland, California
Oakland is a major West Coast port city on San Francisco Bay in the U.S. state of California. It is the eighth-largest city in the state with a 2010 population of 390,724...
, United States || || align=center|4–2 || align=center|Win || Friendly
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| 10. || May 30, 2010 || Hans-Walter Wild Stadion
Hans-Walter Wild Stadion
The Hans-Walter-Wild-Stadion is a multi-purpose stadium in Bayreuth, Germany. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of SpVgg Bayreuth. The stadium is able to hold 21,500 people....
, Bayreuth, 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...
|| || align=center|5–1 || align=center|Win || Friendly
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| 11. || May 30, 2010 || Hans-Walter Wild Stadion, Bayreuth, Germany || || align=center|5–1 || align=center|Win || Friendly
|}
Honors
Club: C.F. Pachuca
- Primera División de MéxicoPrimera División de MéxicoThe Primera División Profesional , known simply as the Primera División, is the top level of the Mexican football league system and is administered by the Mexican Football Federation. It was established in 1943 and as of 2011 has 18 clubs. Up to June 2011, it was divided into three groups competing...
- Apertura 2003
Club Deportivo Guadalajara
Primera División de México
The Primera División Profesional , known simply as the Primera División, is the top level of the Mexican football league system and is administered by the Mexican Football Federation. It was established in 1943 and as of 2011 has 18 clubs. Up to June 2011, it was divided into three groups competing...
- Apertura 2006