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Jorge Campos, the Mexican soccer idol, is celebrating because he turns 60 this October 15th. Talking about him today is talking about a sports reference in the country and the history he made as one of the best and most charismatic goalkeepers and soccer players, having performed his work for teams such as the Mexican National Team, Pumas, Puebla, and even the LA Galaxy.
But who is Jorge Campos on and off the field, who is his family, who is he married to, and what is he currently doing? Below, we tell you more about "El Brody."
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Who is Jorge Campos?
Campos is one of the most iconic and recognizable former soccer players in Mexico and internationally. He was born on October 15, 1966, in Acapulco, Guerrero, and among his fans and circle of friends and colleagues, he is nicknamed "El Brody" and "The Immortal."
From his beginnings in soccer, he attracted attention for his spectacular saves in goal, as well as his talent and speed for scoring, but above all for his striking uniforms that he himself helped design together with the brand Aca Sports and which remind him of his surfing days in his native Acapulco.
As he has recounted on several occasions, the colorful uniforms were not going to be for him, but had been made for goalkeeper Adrián Chávez, who played in the 1990s with América. After they were rejected, Campos immediately agreed to play in the fluorescent-colored attire.
"I always liked the subject of design, marketing, and that's how it happened, very naturally. I never looked for anything different; I wanted to feel comfortable, something I liked, and something that reminded me of surfing in Acapulco, on the beach," the celebrity said in an interview with Bolavip.
How tall is Jorge Campos?
For the soccer star, his height was never a problem, as with his 1.68 meters, he stood out as a goalkeeper and boasted great speed that allowed him to leave the penalty area to make saves and even to score.
Who is Jorge Campos married to and who is his family?
Although he is known in various corners of Mexico and abroad, among adult fans and new generations, Jorge Campos has a discreet life, which he balances between Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
He has been married to Marcy Raston, of Canadian origin, for 20 years and they share three children: Kai Antonio, who plays as a goalkeeper for Inter Toronto in the Canadian Premier League; and Andrea Campos, who is a professional volleyball player for Holte IF in Denmark.
His third child is not well-known and there is no information about who she is or what she does; on social media, there are photographs of Campos with his three heirs, and only there does she appear publicly.
Apparently, Campos and his wife live in the United States, although he works in Mexico.
What were Campos' most notable achievements during his career?
With the Mexican National Team, Campos participated in three World Cups: USA 1994, France 1998, and Korea-Japan 2002. He was also part of the teams that won the Gold Cup in 1993 and 1996, as well as the 1999 Confederations Cup. Additionally, he played in the 1993 Copa América, where Mexico reached the final.
In 1993, the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) ranked him as the third-best goalkeeper in the world.
What does Jorge Campos do after years of success in soccer?
Off the field, Jorge Campos also became a sensation as a sports commentator and analyst at Azteca Deportes; there, he teamed up with Christian Martinoli, Luis García, Antonio Rosique, Carlos Guerrero, Luis Roberto Alves ‘Zague’, and David Medrano.
Other side projects he is actively involved in are:
- Dueño del restaurante de tacos Los Brody’s en la Ciudad de México
- Empresario e Inversor con Nike y American Eagle
- Administrador de un rancho en Acapulco donde entrenan caballos pura sangre
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