Javier 'Hijín' Cárdenas, former Chivas de Guadalajara player, died this Saturday at the age of 69
The club, which mourned the midfielder's descent, reported.
The rojiblanco team announced the news of the death that sent the institution into mourning, where the footballer played from 1979 to 1985, after playing with América.
"We regret the sensitive death of Javier Cárdenas," wrote Chivas on social media. "Rest in peace 'Hijín'".
We regret the sensitive death of Javier Cárdenas, midfielder of the Guadalajara from 1979 to 1985. Rest in peace 'Hijín'.
June 26, 2022
The causes of the death of 'Hijín', who was also a national team player and played in the 1978 World Cup in Argentina before joining the Sacred Herd, are still unknown. In addition to his participation in the World Cup in Argentinean lands, he was also part of the Mexican team that won the 1977 Concacaf Championship.
Which clubs did Javier 'Hijín' Cárdenas play for?
Although his greatest impact on Mexican soccer was with Chivas, where he spent 7 seasons and displayed his best soccer in the midfield, Javier Cárdenas made his debut with Toluca in 1972.
With the 'Choriceros', he won a league title in the 1974-1975 season, and then moved on to América, where he sought more prominence. In America, he did not have the desired impact and left for the bitter rival, the Sacred Herd, where he shone and despite not winning any titles, he was able to stand out. After leaving Chivas, Cárdenas played for Irapuato until his retirement in 1986.