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The active longevity of ‘Chuy’ Corona is only surpassed by that of the Paraguayan, whom he will not face due to being expelled.
MEXICO — Jose de Jesus Corona celebrated 20 years of uninterrupted career in the first division, making his debut with the Atlas on February 15, 2003.
Interestingly, the active longevity of ‘Chuy’ Corona It is only surpassed by what could have been his rival this weekend, Antony Silvagoalkeeper of Pueblawho debuted in 1999 and hasn’t stopped since.
However, the two longest-lived active players in the Liga MX They will not be able to be measured this Friday in the Cuauhtemoc Stadiumsince Corona was expelled last week in the duel of the Blue Cross against Toluca and La Máquina he had no game at midweek as part of the doubleheader, so he could not serve his game suspension.
Corona He was congratulated by the sky blue squad and by his family for these 20 years, in which he has worn the jerseys of Atlas, Tecos and of Blue Crossteam in which he has remained for the longest time.
“20 years in the first division…”
“It is very easy to write and it is very easy to say, but I am fully a witness of your dedication, your commitment and your day-to-day work, not everyone has it and not everyone continues at a very good level for so many years,” his wife, Melissa, acknowledged. Rivas, on social networks.
The other players who are still active and who debuted alongside ‘Chuy’ Coronathey are the goalkeepers Alfredo Talaverafrom Braves, and Marcelo Baroverofrom Atlético de San Luis. In the case of ‘Tala’, he debuted in 2003 with the Chivasbut he was the undisputed starter until 2009, when he arrived at Toluca.
Yes ok talavera showed conditions with Chivas, he could not establish himself as a starter and his time at Tigres was secondary. Already with the Devils he was their starting goalkeeper and then with Pumas he was a figure and captain.
Meanwhile, the ‘Trapito’ Barovero He also made his debut in 2003, but with a second division club, Atlético de Rafaela. It was not until 2007 when he reached a first-class team with Huracán from Argentina.
For his part, Antony Silva He made his debut in 1999 with Cerro Corá, a team that was in the first division until it was relegated in 2000. Then he went to Libertad and was on loan with second-class clubs such as General Caballero and 2 de Mayo.
It was not until 2008 when he returned to first class with Talleres de Córdoba and his path began to rise.