About Jared Borgetti
Jared Francisco Borgetti Echavarría (Spanish: [xaˈɾeð βoɾˈxeti]; born August 14, 1973) is a Mexican former professional footballer who works as a commentator for ESPN Deportes and ESPN Mexico. Borgetti built a reputation as a highly prolific goal scorer, distinguished in particular by his exceptional ability in the air. He spent the majority of his career with Santos Laguna, where he remains the club’s all-time leading scorer. During a brief spell in Europe, he made history as the first Mexican footballer to appear in English football. He ranks as the third-highest scorer in the history of Mexico's top division and is widely regarded as one of the greatest North American footballers of all time. On the international stage, Borgetti made over 80 appearances and scored 46 goals, making him the third all-time leading scorer for the national team. He represented Mexico at the FIFA World Cup in 2002 and 2006. Borgetti scored his first goal with the Rayados in the Clásico Regiomontano against Tigres UANL, where Tigres won 3–2. In a pre-season game, Borgetti suffered a broken ribcage and had to sit out for the first four weeks of the Apertura Tournament. With Santos, he won two league championships. He became the first Mexican to play for an English club.
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