Francisco Castrejón


Francisco Castrejón Ramírez is a former Mexican association football goalkeeper. He was one of three goalkeepers for Mexico in the 1970 FIFA World Cup, but did not play any games there.

Club career

Born in Tuxpan, Jalisco, Castrejón played club football for UNAM Pumas, Club de Fútbol Laguna, Puebla F.C., Club América, Tampico, F.C. Atlas and Atlético Morelia. He made his senior debut at age 18, appearing for Pumas in a match against Toluca on 3 February 1964.
Castrejón joined Laguna and played for the club in the 1972–73 Primera season. He signed with Puebla for the two following seasons, then joined América in 1975, where he would win the 1975–76 Mexican Primera División season title.

International career

Castrejón made several appearances for the Mexico national football team. He made his debut as a substitute in a friendly against Colombia on 4 February 1969.