José Francisco Fonseca Guzmán (born October 2, 1979 in León, Guanajuato) is a Mexican football striker, who currently plays for UANL Tigres in the Primera División de México. is the 275th day of the year (276th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Calle 5 de Mayo. ... Guanajuato is a state in the central highlands of Mexico. ... A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ... 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. ... 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. ...

Biography

Career

Fonseca made his first division debut with La Piedad in the 2001 Invierno season. After two seasons with Piedad, in which he played mostly as a substitute, Fonseca moved to UNAM Pumas, where he emerged as a star. After impressive showing in the 2003 Apertura and Clausura, he cemented his place in the Pumas starting lineup in the 2004 Clausura, during which he helped lead UNAM to a championship. After helping Pumas to a second title in the 2004 Apertura season, he was transferred to Cruz Azul, having registered 25 goals in 81 appearances for Pumas. At the beginning of 2005, Fonseca moved to Cruz Azul in one of the biggest transfers in Mexican league history. In Cruz Azul, he also was an important player playing 48 games and registering 25 goals, help Cruz Azul reach the quarterfinals. La Piedad de Cavadas is a city and its surrounding municipality (La Piedad municipality) located in the north-west of the Mexican state of Michoacán, bordering Jalisco and Guanajuato. ... Club Universidad Nacional, also known as Universidad, UNAM, or Pumas, is a Mexican professional football club. ... Club Deportivo Social y Cultural Cruz Azul, also known as Deportivo Cruz Azul or simply Cruz Azul, is a Mexican professional football club. ... This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Club Deportivo Social y Cultural Cruz Azul, also known as Deportivo Cruz Azul or simply Cruz Azul, is a Mexican professional football club. ...

Fonseca is one of the most charismatic, popular and beloved players of Mexican football. His popularity has helped him to become the spokesman of multiple companies and NGOs. He's been an idol ever since he became a regular starter in Mexican football.

International career

Fonseca is an emerging force at forward for the Mexican national team. On April 2, 2006, coach Ricardo Lavolpe selected him in the 23 man Mexican squad for the 2006 World Cup, in Germany. He scored his first goal in the 2006 FIFA World Cup against Portugal and won the Man Of The Match Award given by FIFA in the defeat of Mexico versus Portugal. After being selected by Hugo Sanchez for the 2007 Gold Cup, Fonseca was dropped from the squad for the 2007 Copa America due to his low performances and being shown the yellow card two games in a row for un-called for fouls and complaints against refs. Despite an injury to star striker Jared Borgetti, Fonseca declined going to take his spot at the 2007 Copa America. Even though he was Hugo's first choice, he took Juan Carlos Cacho instead, after Fonseca declined the invitation. First international  Guatemala 2-3 Mexico (Guatemala, Guatemala; 1 January 1923) Biggest win Mexico 13-0 Bahamas  (Toluca, Mexico; Apr 28, 1987) Mexico 6 - 0 Paraguay (Maturín, Venezuela; 8 July , 2007) Biggest defeat  England 8-0 Mexico (London,England; May 10, 1961) World Cup Appearances 13 (First in 1930... is the 92nd day of the year (93rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ricardo Antonio Lavolpe (also spelled La Volpe or LaVolpe), born February 6, 1952 in Buenos Aires) is the coach of Velez Sarsfield. ... 2006 World Cup redirects here. ... Hugo Sánchez Márquez (born July 11, 1958 in Mexico City) is a former football (soccer) striker, considered the best Mexican player ever. ... The 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the ninth edition of the Gold Cup, the association football championship of North and Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF), and was won by the United States over Mexico. ... The Copa América 2007 is the 42nd edition of the Copa América, the main international football tournament for the South America region. ... Jared Francisco Borgetti Echavarría (born August 14, 1973 in Culiacancito, Sinaloa) also known as El Zorro del Desierto is a Mexican football striker. ... The Copa América 2007 is the 42nd edition of the Copa América, the main international football tournament for the South America region. ... Juan Carlos Cacho (born May 3, 1982 in Mexico City) is a Mexican football striker currently playing for CF Pachuca in Mexico and for the Mexico national football team. ...

SL Benfica

On July 27, 2006, Fonseca signed a four year contract with Portuguese giants, SL Benfica. Although playing 12 games and scoring 3 goals in Portugal, Benfica's fans liked Kikin's attitude and his charismatic personality. His first goal at SL Benfica was on December 21, 2006 when he headed in a pass from Nuno Gomes against Belenenses. Kikin scored another two goals in a match of the 4th round of the Taça de Portugal between Oliveira do Bairro SC and Benfica that ended 5-0.[1] is the 208th day of the year (209th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Benfica redirects here. ... Benfica redirects here. ... is the 355th day of the year (356th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nuno Gomes (IPA pron. ... Clube de Futebol «Os Belenenses» is one of the most important and historical Portuguese sports club. ... The Portuguese Cup or, more correctly, Cup of Portugal (Port. ... Oliveira do Bairro Sport Clube is an Portuguese football club in Oliveira do Bairro. ...

After a half season with Benfica, he was transferred to Mexico's UANL Tigres.

Trivia

• For the 2006 EA Sports lineup, Fonseca was placed on the front cover for the FIFA Soccer 07 North American release, sharing the cover with American footballer Landon Donovan and Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho.
• Fonseca has become very popular with his dances after every goal, once imitating Michael Jackson's "Thriller", Mexican commentators call it "The Kiki-Baile".
• Kikin has been romantically linked to Jacqueline Bracamontes.

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External links

• UEFA Profile
• Francisco Fonseca Official Website
• Francisco Fonseca Article in Spanish
• Kikin Fonseca's career timeline and detailed statistics
• 2006 FIFA World Cup Man of the Match Award
• Kikin Fonseca
• Kikin first goal for Benfica in League
• Kikin scores two goals

v • d • e Mexico squad - 2006 FIFA World Cup
1 Sánchez • 2 Suárez • 3 Salcido • 4 Márquez • 5 Osorio • 6 Torrado • 7 Zinha • 8 Pardo • 9 Borgetti • 10 Franco • 11 Morales • 12 Corona • 13 Ochoa • 14 Pineda • 15 Castro • 16 Méndez • 17 Fonseca • 18 Guardado • 19 Bravo • 20 García • 21 Arellano • 22 Rodríguez • 23 Pérez • Coach: Lavolpe