Age |
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31 years |
Birth date |
January 6, 1993 |
Zodiac sign |
Capricorn |
Place of Birth |
Mexico |
Occupation |
Soccer player |
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Jesús Manuel Corona Ruíz (American Spanish: ; born 6 January 1993), nicknamed Tecatito, is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a winger for Portuguese club Porto and the Mexico national team.
Corona began his career with Monterrey in 2010, playing with the club for three years before moving abroad, transferring to Dutch club FC Twente and playing with its reserve team, Jong FC Twente, as well. He joined Porto in 2015.
Corona began his football career with Monterrey, where he was spotted by experienced club scout Alejandro Niemeijer, according to people familiar with the club. He made his senior team debut at 17 years old under coach Víctor Manuel Vucetich on 7 August 2010 as a starter in an away league match against Atlante in a 2–1 victory for Monterrey.
Corona scored his first goal for Monterrey on 7 October 2011 in an away match against Estudiantes, with the game ending in a 3–2 victory for Monterrey. Corona also scored his first goal for Monterrey in their presentation at the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup against Ulsan Hyundai on 9 December, with an assist from Aldo de Nigris in the 3–1 victory. In the match for third place against Al Ahly on 16 December, Corona scored in the third minute of the match, which ended in a 2–0 victory for Monterrey. Though he began his career at Monterrey as a forward, he was eventually deployed mostly as a winger by Vucetich.
Height | 5 ft 8 in / 173 cm |
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Weight | 139 lb / 63 kg |
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Hair Color | Black |
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Eye Color | Dark brown |
Nationality | Mexican |
Race / ethnicity | Multiracial |