Benjamín Galindo

This name uses Spanish naming customs; the first or paternal family name is Galindo and the second or maternal family name is Marentes.

Benjamín Galindo

Personal information
Full name	Benjamín Galindo Marentes
Date of birth	December 11, 1960 (1960-12-11)
Place of birth	Tierra Blanca, Zacatecas, Mexico
Playing position	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1979–1986	Tampico Madero	205	(26)
1986–1994	Guadalajara	271	(84)
1994–1997	Santos Laguna	101	(24)
1997–1999	Cruz Azul	72	(19)
1999	Pachuca	20	(3)
2000–2001	Guadalajara	34	(7)
National team
1983–1997	Mexico	65	(28)
Teams managed
2004–2005	Chivas
2006	Santos Laguna
2007–2008	Cruz Azul (Aux Tec)
2008–2009	Cruz Azul
2010–2011	Atlas
2011–	Santos Laguna
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Benjamín Galindo Marentes (born December 11, 1960 in Tierra Blanca, Zacatecas) was a Mexican footballer. He participated with the national team in the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

Coaching career

Galindo was the former coach (Director Tecnico) of the powerhouse Mexican soccer club, Chivas de Guadalajara, until he was replaced in the 2005 season. He was also the coach of Santos Laguna but was once again replaced due to poor results.

Galindo was the coach of Cruz Azul until he was replaced with Enrique Meza. He then moved to Club Atlas.

External links

• National Football Teams profile