Luis Ernesto Michel Vergara (born 21 July 1979) is a Mexican football manager and a former professional

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who last played as a

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for Liga MX club

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. Michel has captained both Guadalajara and the

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in official matches, captaining the latter in the 2011 Copa América.

Club career

On January 6, 2014, Guadalajara loaned Michel to Costa Rican club

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for six months, with Saprissa having the option of extending the deal for an extra six months.

International career

Michel was called up to the

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, but he did not play in the tournament.

Career statistics

International

Honours

Guadalajara * Mexican Primera División: Apertura 2006 Saprissa *

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: Clausura 2014 Mexico *

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: 2011 Individual * Mexican Primera División Golden Glove: Clausura 2008

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Michel, Luis Ernesto 1979 births Living people Mexico international footballers C.D. Guadalajara footballers Santos Laguna footballers Deportivo Saprissa players Liga MX players Mexican expatriate footballers Mexican footballers Expatriate footballers in Costa Rica 2010 FIFA World Cup players 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup players 2011 Copa América players CONCACAF Gold Cup-winning players Footballers from Guadalajara, Jalisco Association football goalkeepers