José María Cárdenas


José Maria Cárdenas López is a former Mexican footballer. He previously played for Atlante, Pachuca, Santos Laguna, and Monarcas Morelia, before transferring to León.
Cárdenas received his first call-up to the Mexico national team in a friendly against Bolivia, scoring his first goal as well in a 5–1 victory. He was also called up to play the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament with Mexico.

Club career

Atlante

He made his Primera División debut with Atlante on August 24, 2005 in a 2–2 draw against San Luis during the 2005 Apertura tournament. During that season, he only amassed 9 league matches, scoring no goals. During the 2006 Clausura, José María played in all 17 league matches, helping Atlante reach the play-offs. Although part of the team, Cárdenas was not able to play a part in Atlante's 2007 Apertura championship campaign, winning in the final against UNAM. His last season with the Cancún-based club was the 2008 Clausura, playing only one match. In total, Cárdenas played 70 matches for Atlante, and scored 5 goals.

Pachuca

International career

He made his debut with the Mexico national team on March 11, 2009 in a friendly against Bolivia and scored in his debut.

International goals

International appearances

As of July 20, 2013

Honors

Club

;America
;Morelia
;León
;Mexico