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Adolfo "Bofo" Bautista Herrera (born May 15, 1979 in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato) is a Mexican footballer currently playing as a Attacking midfielder for Jaguares de Chiapas. He is better known for his nickname of "Bofo", as well as for his shaved "bald head" and triple digit jersey number, "100". After his mother's death, he wore on his jersey "Bofo My Angel" as his mother would call him, he is also called this on FIFA 07. After Chivas de Guadalajara won the Apertura 2006 season, Bautista changed the back of his jersey to show a tiny set of angel wings. is the 135th day of the year (136th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Dolores Hidalgo is a small city in the Mexican state of Guanajuato. ... This article is concerned with Association football (soccer). ... In football (soccer), an attacking midfielder is a midfielder who comes forward, either to shoot and score goals, or to support the strikers in front of him. ... Club Jaguares de Chiapas, also known as Jaguares, is a Mexican professional football club. ... FIFA 07 (also known as FIFA Football 07 and FIFA Soccer 07) is the latest in Electronic Arts series of football (soccer) simulator video games. ... Club Deportivo Guadalajara, also known as Guadalajara and usually referred to by its nickname Chivas (goats), is a Mexican sports club. ...

Beginnings

Bautista made his debut with UAG Tecos on March 7, 1998 at the age of 18. He played with UAG Tecos from 1998–2002 where he scored 15 goals for the team in those four years. Bautista's first goal in the Mexican Championship was in the Invierno 2000 tournament against Necaxa on September 17, 2000, where Tecos lost 3-1. Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, usually known as Tecos (short for tecolotes, or owls in English) or UAG, is a Mexican professional football club associated with the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. ... is the 66th day of the year (67th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... La Primera División del Futbol Mexicano (also known as La Liga) is the premier football championship established by the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol Asociación in the Mexican League System. ... Club Necaxa is a Mexican professional football club. ... is the 260th day of the year (261st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ...

In late 2002, Bautista was transferred to Monarcas Morelia where he scored 8 goals in 21 games and was an important player on the squad. He made a deadly frontline with Chilean footballer Reinaldo Navia where together they packed over 15 goals for the team. He played for Morelia for two seasons, appearing in the Apertura 2002, Clausura 2003 tournaments where the team came second place and reached the championship finals in two consecutive seasons. It was believed that Monarcas Morelia was the club that launched Bautista's career. Categories: Football (soccer) stubs | Mexican football clubs ... Reinaldo Marcelinho Navia Amador, nicknamed Choro del Puerto or El Choro Navia (born May 10, 1978 in Quilpué, Chile), is a Chilean football striker, who currently plays for Club San Luis in the Primera División de México. ...

In mid 2003, Bautista was transferred to CF Pachuca where much was expected from him, and very little was showed in the field, he spent most of his time on the bench. In 19 games, he scored only one goal against Jaguares de Chiapas and he struggled to find his form. Despite his poor performances, Pachuca still managed to reach the finals against UANL Tigres of Monterrey. UANL Tigres won the first of two games 1-0 at home and scored another goal in the return game in Pachuca's home stadium. Bautista scored a goal for Pachuca in the 77th minute and gave Pachuca a 3-1 victory over their opponent and took hold of the Championship title. Bautista's stay at Pachuca was marred with disputes with the coach Victor Manuel Vucetich, and he soon desired to leave the club. Club de Futbol Pachuca, also known as Pachuca, is a popular Mexican futbol club which competes in the Primera División de México. ... Club Jaguares de Chiapas, also known as Jaguares, is a Mexican professional football club. ... Uniform Tigres de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, also known as Tigres UANL or simply Tigres, is a popular Mexican professional football club, which plays in the Primera División de México. ... Uniform Tigres de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, also known as Tigres UANL or simply Tigres, is a popular Mexican professional football club, which plays in the Primera División de México. ...

Chivas de Guadalajara

After a long transfer period, Bautista was transferred to the "All-Mexican Team" in 2004, Chivas de Guadalajara. The Clausura 2004 season was one of Bautista's worst performance in his career, scoring three goals in 19 games. However, in the following season, he re-gained his form and had a successful tournament. During the 2006 Apertura, Bautista led Chivas to win the final against Toluca. Bautista is known for his creative "ball control", he takes pride in giving passes to his teammates and prefers to play as a Forward and Attacking Midfielder. Bautista and his teamates Omar Bravo and Alberto Medina make a deadly offense to beat. On June 11, 2007 was transferred to Jaguares de Chiapas after Chivas' coa Jose Manuel de la Torre was not happy with Bautista after losing against rivals América in the Semi-Finals of the Clausura 2007 in which Bautista clearly did not do anything. He was put on the Transfer list along with Diego Martinez(who fell out of favor with Vergara). ^[1] On June 11, 2007 Bautista was transferred to Jaguares de Chiapas in what many think was the most important signing for any team. However, before being transferred he pleaded for another chance to stay. The decision came to Jorge Vergara who tried his best to put peace with Jose Manuel de la Torre and 'Bofo', but failed.In Sep. 28, 2007 Jose Manuel de la Torre was released as Head Coach from Club Guadalajara, so the club is now interested in purchasing Bofo. ^[2] Club Deportivo Guadalajara, also known as Guadalajara and usually referred to by its nickname Chivas (goats), is a Mexican sports club. ... Club Deportivo Guadalajara, also known as Guadalajara and usually referred to by its nickname Chivas (goats), is a Mexican sports club. ... Deportivo Toluca Futbol Club also known simply as Toluca, is a Mexican professional football club. ... Strikers, also known as centre forwards, forwards, and attackers, are the players on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing teams goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... Omar Bravo Tordecillas (born March 4, 1980 in Los Mochis, Sinaloa) is a Mexican football striker, currently playing for Club Deportivo Guadalajara in the Primera División de México. ... Alberto Medina Briseño (born May 29, 1983 in Culiacán, Sinaloa) is a Mexican football player for Chivas de Guadalajara, and for the Mexican National Team alternating between Forward and Attacking Midfielder wearing number 10. ... is the 162nd day of the year (163rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Club Jaguares de Chiapas, also known as Jaguares, is a Mexican professional football club. ... Club América, most commonly known as just América, is a professional Mexican football club playing in the Primera División. ... Diego Martínez (born February 15, 1981) is a Mexican football player who, as of 2004 was playing for Necaxa. ... Jorge Vergara is a Mexican businessman and film producer. ...

Jaguares de Chiapas

On August 4, 2007 Adolfo 'Bofo' Bautista played his first game with Chiapas who tied 1-1 against Atlante. Bautista was given the number 1 (which is mostly used by goalkeepers). On October 31, 2007 'Bofo' scored his second goal with the team against Veracruz. Bofo gave a good game to the fans. It has now been rumored that he could move to Chivas USA. is the 216th day of the year (217th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... This article is about goalkeeper, the sports position. ... is the 304th day of the year (305th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

International career

Nevertheless his results in his International career have been seen as somewhat of a let down. He has been criticized in the international arena for being a showman and inconsistent. Bautista was left out of Mexico's 23 man squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup tournament by former coach Ricardo Lavolpe; he has never played a FIFA World Cup tournament. 2006 World Cup redirects here. ... Ricardo Antonio Lavolpe (also spelled La Volpe or LaVolpe), born February 6, 1952 in Buenos Aires) is the coach of Velez Sarsfield. ... For the club competition, see FIFA Club World Cup. ...

Bautista has been called up by coach Hugo Sanchez, to play in the Mexican National Team and has been capped 24 times (as of May 2007. He has scored eight goals with the Mexican National Team. Bofo was called to play with the Mexican National Team in a friendly game against Paraguay on March 25, 2007. On that game Bofo helped Mexico score a goal with a pass to Jared Borgetti. His ninth goal in the National Team came on March 28, 2007 on an international friendly match against Ecuador's National Football Team. This late goal assisted by fellow Chivas team mate Omar Bravo gave Mexico a 4-2 win over Ecuador. On June 17, 2007 in a quarter final match against Costa Rica of the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup once again Bofo gave a pass to his teamate Jared Borgetti to scored the final 1-0 scored in Extra-Time. Hugo Sánchez Márquez (born July 11, 1958 in Mexico City) is a former football (soccer) striker, considered the best Mexican player ever. ... First international  Guatemala 2-3 Mexico (Guatemala, Guatemala; 1 January 1923) Biggest win Mexico 13-0 Bahamas  (Toluca, Mexico; Apr 28, 1987) Biggest defeat  England 8-0 Mexico (London,England; May 10, 1961) World Cup Appearances 13 (First in 1930) Best result Quarterfinals, 1970, 1986 CONCACAF Championship & Gold Cup Appearances... First international  Guatemala 2-3 Mexico (Guatemala, Guatemala; 1 January 1923) Biggest win Mexico 13-0 Bahamas  (Toluca, Mexico; Apr 28, 1987) Biggest defeat  England 8-0 Mexico (London,England; May 10, 1961) World Cup Appearances 13 (First in 1930) Best result Quarterfinals, 1970, 1986 CONCACAF Championship & Gold Cup Appearances... First international  Guatemala 2-3 Mexico (Guatemala, Guatemala; 1 January 1923) Biggest win Mexico 13-0 Bahamas  (Toluca, Mexico; Apr 28, 1987) Biggest defeat  England 8-0 Mexico (London,England; May 10, 1961) World Cup Appearances 13 (First in 1930) Best result Quarterfinals, 1970, 1986 CONCACAF Championship & Gold Cup Appearances... is the 84th day of the year (85th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Jared Francisco Borgetti Echavarría (born August 14, 1973 in Culiacancito, Sinaloa) is a Mexican football striker, who currently plays for Club Deportivo Cruz Azul in the Primera División de México. ... is the 87th day of the year (88th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... First international Bolivia 1 - 1 Ecuador (Santiago, Bolivia; 8 August 1938) Biggest win Ecuador 6 - 0 Peru (Quito, Ecuador; 22 June 1975) Biggest defeat Argentina 12 - 0 Ecuador (Montevideo, Uruguay; 22 January 1942) World Cup Appearances 2 (First in 2002) Best result Round 2, 2006 Copa América Appearances 23... Club Deportivo Guadalajara, also known as Guadalajara and usually referred to by its nickname Chivas (goats), is a Mexican sports club. ... Omar Bravo Tordecillas (born March 4, 1980 in Los Mochis, Sinaloa) is a Mexican football striker, currently playing for Club Deportivo Guadalajara in the Primera División de México. ... is the 168th day of the year (169th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... The 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup is the ninth edition of the Gold Cup, the association football championship of North and Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF). ...

European Team Offers

After being an important man and making Guadalajara Champion in the Apertura 2006, he was linked in going to Borussia Dortmund alongside his teammates Omar Bravo and Alberto Medina. Dutch team PSV Eindhoven, where his national teammate Carlos Salcido currently plays, had shown interest in Bautista, nothing has been confirmed yet. The Mexican First Division Apertura 2006 was the 2006 edition of La Primera División del Futbol Méxicano, crowning Mexicos fall champion. ... BV Borussia Dortmund is a German football club based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia and one of the most successful clubs in German football. ... Omar Bravo Tordecillas (born March 4, 1980 in Los Mochis, Sinaloa) is a Mexican football striker, currently playing for Club Deportivo Guadalajara in the Primera División de México. ... Alberto Medina Briseño (born May 29, 1983 in Culiacán, Sinaloa) is a Mexican football player for Chivas de Guadalajara, and for the Mexican National Team alternating between Forward and Attacking Midfielder wearing number 10. ... “PSV” redirects here. ... Carlos Arnoldo Salcido Flores (born April 2, 1980 in Ocotlán, Jalisco) is a Mexican international football player, who is currently playing for PSV Eindhoven as a Left Full Back in the Dutch Eredivisie league. ...

Trivia

• Adolfo Bautista has used the number 1 kit number before. He used it in Chivas' CONCACAF Champions' Cup because a player may not have a number that has three digits or more.
• His nickname Bofo comes since he was a 3 years old, when people asked him his name he use to pronounce Adolfo, Bofo.

Chivas may refer to: Club Deportivo Guadalajara, a Mexican football (soccer) club Club Deportivo Chivas USA, a Major League Soccer team, brother team to above Chivas China, branch team from chivas de guadalajara Chivas de Guadalajara femenil, female mexican football club Chivas Regal, a blended Scotch whisky Category: ... CONCACAF Champions cup logo The CONCACAF Champions Cup is the annual international football competition held in the CONCACAF region (North America and the Caribbean). ...

Honors

CF Pachuca Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Club de Futbol Pachuca, also known as Pachuca, is a popular Mexican futbol club which competes in the Primera División de México. ...

• Mexican Championship - Apertura 2003

Chivas de Guadalajara Image File history File links Minilogoprimera. ... La Primera División del Futbol Mexicano (also known as La Liga) is the premier football championship established by the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol Asociación in the Mexican League System. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Club Deportivo Guadalajara, also known as Guadalajara and usually referred to by its nickname Chivas (goats), is a Mexican sports club. ...

• Mexican Championship - Apertura 2006

Image File history File links Minilogoprimera. ... La Primera División del Futbol Mexicano (also known as La Liga) is the premier football championship established by the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol Asociación in the Mexican League System. ... Primera División de México (Mexican First Division) Apertura 2006 was the 2006 edition of La Primera División del Futbol Méxicano, crowning Mexicos fall champion. ...

External links

• Jaguares de Chiapas F.C. team website (in Spanish)
• Chivas de Guadalajara team website (in Spanish)
• FootballDatabse provide Bofo's statistics
• Profile and statistics (In Spanish)

References