Jorge Campos

Who is Jorge Campos?

Jorge Francisco Campos Navarrete is a retired Mexican footballer who played as a goalkeeper and striker as well.

One of the most notable Mexican players of the 1990s, Campos was a particularly eccentric player, known for his constant play outside the penalty area, his acrobatic style in goal, and his colorful attire. His strength in goal was his leaping ability and speed, which made him able to overcome his relatively short height for the position he played at, having had been officially billed at 5 ft 8 in, although he is actually 5 ft 6 in.

Campos also made for an effective striker, a rare example of versatility in football. At times, he would start a game in goal, and transfer upfield later in the match, mostly at the club level. His trademark, self-designed bright kits contributed to his popularity.