Néstor Calderón
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Néstor Calderón Enríquez (born February 14, 1989) also known as el Avión (the Plane) for his speed, is a Mexican football midfielder. He is currently playing with Toluca
, the team which gave him his professional debut.
from the youth squads of Chivas
to Atlético Mexiquense
, and from there was promoted to the first Toluca squad due to his great performance. Starting almost every game. He has grabbed attention by several European teams because his amazing speed and agility with the ball.
who in September 2009 called him to train with Mexico
for the World Cup Qualifiers against Costa Rica and Honduras and later gave him his international debut in a friendly against Colombia in the United States.
Toluca
Toluca, formally known as Toluca de Lerdo, is the state capital of Mexico State as well as the seat of the Municipality of Toluca. It is the center of a rapidly growing urban area, now the fifth largest in Mexico. It is located west-southwest of Mexico City and only about 40 minutes by car to the...
, the team which gave him his professional debut.
Career
He was spotted and brought by José Manuel de la TorreJosé 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:...
from the youth squads of Chivas
Chivas
"Chivas" may refer to:*Chivas Regal, a blended Scotch whisky produced by Chivas Brothers*Club Deportivo Guadalajara, a Mexican association football club based in Guadalajara, Jalisco...
to Atlético Mexiquense
Atlético Mexiquense
Atlético Mexiquense is a professional soccer team in México, serving as a farm team for Deportivo Toluca F.C. and playing in the Primera División A. For a long time they played in Toluca, but eventually they changed ground to Ixtapan de la Sal looking forward to getting more fans...
, and from there was promoted to the first Toluca squad due to his great performance. Starting almost every game. He has grabbed attention by several European teams because his amazing speed and agility with the ball.
International career
The young Calderón has quickly grabbed the attention of many, including the Mexican national team coach Javier AguirreJavier Aguirre
Javier Aguirre Onaindía , popularly nicknamed El Vasco , is a Mexican football manager and former midfielder. He was also a member of the Mexico national team and later became manager in two different occasions, but resigned after the 2010 FIFA World Cup...
who in September 2009 called him to train with Mexico
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...
for the World Cup Qualifiers against Costa Rica and Honduras and later gave him his international debut in a friendly against Colombia in the United States.
Toluca
- 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...
(2): Apertura 2008, Bicentenario 2010,