13 Facts About Gerardo Torrado

Gerardo Torrado Diez de Bonilla was born on 30 April 1979 and is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.

Gerardo Torrado spent the majority of his club career with Cruz Azul, whom he captained to CONCACAF Champions League success in 2014.

Gerardo Torrado caught the eye of Spanish club Sevilla where he had success in his first season but an injury left him out for almost a full season.

Gerardo Torrado did not have much chance to play because of his reported differences with the coach.

Gerardo Torrado rapidly emerged as one of the most important players in the squad.

An aggressive midfielder, Gerardo Torrado has gotten many red and yellow cards in his career.

Gerardo Torrado has captained the team since 2006, and has led the team to three league finals and a CONCACAF Champions League final in 2009, and on 26 April 2014 he became CONCACAF champion for the first time in his career with Cruz Azul.

On 8 June 2016, Gerardo Torrado signed for NASL side Indy Eleven, extending his contract for the 2017 season on 26 January 2017.

Gerardo Torrado retired on 30 October 2017 ending a 20-year career span.

Gerardo Torrado made an impact when he represented Mexico at the 1999 FIFA U-20 World Cup, which put the spotlight on him as a potential national team player.

Gerardo Torrado scored his first goal for Mexico in the 1999 Copa America against Peru, scoring with a stunning long-range shot in stoppage time which saved the game for Mexico.

On 13 July 2022, Gerardo Torrado was dismissed from his position following a string of disappointing results.

In December 2022, Gerardo Torrado joined the newly-established Kings League as the manager for Pio FC.