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Mexican footballer (1978-2009)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is De Nigris and the second or maternal family name is Guajardo.

Antonio de Nigris Guajardo (Spanish pronunciation:[anˈtonjoðeˈniɣɾis]; 1 April 1978 – 15 November 2009) was a Mexican professional footballer who played as a striker.

During his career, which was cut short at 31 by a fatal heart attack,^[1] he played in six countries, also representing twelve clubs in nine years.

Club career

Born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, de Nigris became interested in sports at a young age, and began his football career with C.F.

Monterrey. In February 2003, he was loaned to Villarreal CF in Spain's La Liga, joining a team in 13th place but averaging under a goal a game.^[2] He made his debut on 2 March, coming on as a 70th-minute substitute for Javier Farinós and scoring the last-minute winner for a 2–1 victory at home to Rayo Vallecano.^[3]