José Maria Cárdenas López (born 2 April 1985) is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a left-back.
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 senior national team on March 11, 2009 in a friendly against Bolivia and scored in his debut.
International goals
| 1. || March 11, 2009 || Commerce City, Colorado, United States || || 5–1 || Win || Friendly
International appearances As of July 20, 2013 International appearances # Date Venue Opponent Result Competition 1. March 11, 2009 Commerce City, Colorado, United States 5–1 Friendly 2. June 28, 2009 Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, United States 0–0 Friendly 3. February 9, 2011 Georgia Dome, Atlanta, United States 2–0 Friendly 4. July 20, 2013 Georgia Dome, Atlanta, United States 1–0 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup
Honours América Liga MX: Clausura 2013
Morelia Copa MX: Apertura 2013
León Liga MX: Clausura 2014
Mexico CONCACAF Gold Cup: 2009
Notes
References
External links