Jorge Villalpando Romo (, born 13 March 1985) is a Mexican former professional

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who played as a

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. He currently serves as the General Manager of

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Club career

Puebla

Although he has been in the first team since 2005, he made his professional debut in the Primera División (First Division) until the Apertura 2007 tournament on October 21 against

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. It was Puebla's first tournament after returning to the First Division when relegated to the

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during the Clausura 2005 tournament. The game resulted in a 0–2 loss for Puebla.

Loan spells

Villalpando has been out on loan to multiple Liga MX clubs from his parent club, Morelia. In 2017 Jorge Villalpando was signed by

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recently promoted to la Liga MX from the ascenso mx he became regular starter then was demoted from 1st choice keeper to the bench Jose Antonio Rodriguez loaned from chivas de Guadalajara toke over the starting posición

International career

Villalpando was chosen by

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to play for the Mexico national team but he did not see any action.

Post-playing career

In January 2024, Villalpando was named technical and sporting director of

side

. In November 2024, he was promoted to the title of General Manager.

References

External links

Jorge Villalpando's Statistics
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Villalpando, Jorge 1985 births Living people Footballers from Mexico City Club Puebla players Atlético Morelia players Liga MX players Mexican people of Spanish descent Mexican men's footballers Men's association football goalkeepers Jaguares F.C. footballers Deportivo Toluca F.C. players Atlas F.C. footballers Atlante F.C. footballers York United FC non-playing staff Association football technical directors 21st-century Mexican sportsmen