Enrique David Borja García (born 30 December 1945) is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a forward. He is the seventh all-time leading scorer of the Mexico national team.[1]

Career

Borja was recruited by Universidad Nacional at the age of 17. He made his professional debut for the club on March 1, 1964 in a Copa Mexico match against Zacatepec, and made his league debut a year later. Borja quickly established himself as a key player, becoming the league's second-leading goal scorer during the 1968-69 season.

On March 27, 1969, Borja was transferred to Club América for a fee of 400,000 pesos. According to statements made by the club's president, Andrade Pradillo, the player's transfer was due to his desire for a salary increase, which the institution was unable to provide at that time. Borja, who was not in agreement with the transfer, requested a meeting with the university president in an attempt to halt the move. On July 4, Borja and Club América reached an agreement.

Borja achieved notable success at Club América, leading the league in scoring for three consecutive seasons and winning two league titles. He scored over 100 goals in all competitions for the club. Borja retired from professional football on September 1977.

On the international stage, Borja made 65 appearances for Mexico over a nine-year period, scoring 31 goals. This achievement positions him as the seventh highest scorer for the national team. He represented Mexico at the FIFA World Cup in 1966 and 1970.

After retirement

Borja has been the club president of Club Necaxa and of the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol Asociación.

He was co-commentator for the American television network, Univision, for the FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 tournament (June – July 2006), with Fernando Fiore, a veteran Univision sports commentator.

On 31 October 2007 he signed as club president for Tigres UANL of Mexico after the destitution of Fernando Urdiales from the team. He was destituted of the Presidency of Tigres UANL 25 May 2009.

Honours

América

Individual

Career statistics

International goals

Scores and results list Mexico's goal tally first.[2]

References

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