Jared Borgetti

Jared Borgetti
Borgetti in 2008
Personal information
Full name Jared Francisco Borgetti Echavarría
Date of birth (1973-08-14) 14 August 1973
Place of birth Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position Forward
Youth career
Águilas UAS
Atlas
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1993–1996 Atlas 61 (21)
1996–2004 Santos Laguna 295 (189)
2004 Sinaloa 14 (8)
2005 Pachuca 15 (8)
2005–2006 Bolton Wanderers 19 (2)
2006 Al-Ittihad 15 (10)
2007 Cruz Azul 26 (7)
2008 Monterrey 27 (10)
2009 Guadalajara 7 (0)
2009 Puebla 15 (5)
2010 Morelia 15 (4)
2010 León 16 (7)
Total 525 (271)
International career
1997–2008 Mexico 89 (46)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Mexico
Copa América
Runner-up 2001 Colombia
2007 Venezuela
CONCACAF Gold Cup
Winner 2003 Mexico-United States
Runner-up 2007 United States
Central American and Caribbean Games
1993 Puerto Rico
CONCACAF Pre-Olympic Tournament
Winner 1996 Canada
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jared Francisco Borgetti Echavarría (Spanish: [xaˈɾeð βoɾˈxeti] ; born 14 August 1973) is a Mexican former professional footballer who works as a commentator for ESPN Deportes and ESPN Mexico.

A forward, Borgetti earned a reputation as a prolific goal scorer, particularly noted for his exceptional heading skills. He spent most of his playing career with Santos Laguna, where he is the club's all-time leading scorer. Borgetti ranks as the third highest scorer in the history of the Mexican football league. As such, he is regarded as one of the best North American footballers of all time.

On the international stage, Borgetti made over 80 appearances and scored 46 goals, making him the second all-time leading scorer for the national team. He represented Mexico at the FIFA World Cup in 2002 and 2006.