Francisco Palencia

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Palencia and the second or maternal family name is Hernández.
Francisco Palencia
Palencia in 2022
Personal information
Full name Juan Francisco Palencia Hernández
Date of birth (1973-04-28) 28 April 1973
Place of birth Mexico City, Mexico
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1994–2003 Cruz Azul 239 (91)
2001–2002 → Espanyol (loan) 30 (6)
2003–2005 Guadalajara 73 (13)
2005–2006 Chivas USA 34 (8)
2007–2011 UNAM 165 (19)
Total 541 (137)
International career
1996–2009 Mexico 80 (12)
Managerial career
2016–2017 UNAM
2018–2019 Lobos BUAP
2020 Mazatlán
2021 Tec Academy Barcelona[1]
2023–2024 Sporting F.C.
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Mexico
FIFA Confederations Cup
Winner 1999 Mexico
CONCACAF Gold Cup
Winner 1998 United States
Copa América
1997 Bolivia
1999 Paraguay
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Juan Francisco "Paco" Palencia Hernández (born 28 April 1973) is a Mexican professional football manager and former footballer. Palencia began his career with Cruz Azul, where he played for nearly a decade and won multiple championships, including the Verano 1997 league title. He also participated in the 2001 Copa Libertadores, finishing as a runner-up and scored one goal in the final.

Club career

Cruz Azul

Palencia began his professional career with Cruz Azul after progressing through the club’s youth system. He made his debut on December 23, 1994, in a match against Correcaminos.[2]

By his second season, Palencia had become a regular starter, contributing goals and assists. In 1996, he participated in Cruz Azul’s Copa México victory, appearing as a substitute in the final against Toros Neza. The following year, he was part of the squad that won the club’s eighth league title, defeating León at the Nou Camp.

During this period, Cruz Azul also won consecutive CONCACAF Champions Cup titles in 1996 and 1997, with Palencia playing a role in both campaigns.[3]

After Carlos Hermosillo left the club in 1998, Palencia was named team captain, a role he held until 2001.

In the 2001 Copa Libertadores, Palencia contributed to Cruz Azul’s run to the final. He scored twice against River Plate and added two more goals against Rosario Central, including one in the final moments of the semifinal. Cruz Azul finished as runners-up after a penalty shootout loss to Boca Juniors.[4]

Loan to Espanyol

Palencia joined La Liga club Espanyol on a one-year loan for the 2001–02 season. He made 31 appearances and scored six goals. After Cruz Azul and Espanyol were unable to reach a financial agreement, Palencia returned to Mexico.[5]

Guadalajara

In August 2003, Palencia transferred to Guadalajara following a breakdown in relations with Cruz Azul.[6]

In the Clausura 2004, Guadalajara reached the final, where they lost to Universidad Nacional in a penalty shootout. The following year, Palencia scored five goals during the club’s 2005 Copa Libertadores campaign, which ended in a semifinal loss to Athletico Paranaense.[7]

Chivas USA

Palencia joined Chivas USA in August 2005, later than originally planned due to his commitments with Guadalajara. He scored twice in his debut and was named captain in 2006.[8] At the time, he was the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer, earning an annual salary of US $1,360,000.[9] He made 34 appearances and scored 8 goals during his tenure.

Universidad Nacional

Palencia signed with Universidad Nacional in January 2007. His performance varied over the seasons, but he played a leading role in the Clausura 2009, helping the team win the league title with a goal in the final against Pachuca.[10]

In the Clausura 2011, he scored in both legs of the final against Morelia, contributing to a 3–2 aggregate victory. This marked the third and final league title of his career. He retired from professional football on November 28, 2011.[11]

International career

Palencia made his international debut for the Mexico national team on June 8, 1996, against Bolivia national team at the U.S. Cup tournament in Dallas, Texas, scoring the winning goal.

Palencia played in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, taking his side to the quarterfinals where they were defeated by Nigeria, the eventual winners. He was a member of the national team for the 1996, 1998 and 2003 Gold Cup tournaments and the 1999 Confederations Cup tournament, where he helped Mexico win all four competitions. Palencia also played in two FIFA World Cups, France'98 and Korea-Japan 2002, but could only help his team reach the "Round of 16" of the tournaments before being eliminated. He has also represented his country in three Copa América tournaments in 1997, 1999 and 2004, as well as two Confederations Cup appearances in 1997 and 1999.

In 2006, the veteran striker missed out on selection in Mexico's 23 man squad for the World Cup.

On February 7, Palencia was called up by coach Hugo Sánchez to represent his country and play a friendly game against the United States. The Mexicans lost the match 0–2. However, Palencia played against Paraguay on March 25 and Ecuador on March 28, Mexico winning both matches and Palencia score a goal.

Managerial career

In 2015, Palencia began his managerial career in Spain with FC Sant Cugat, competing in the Juvenil “A” category of the Primera Catalana.[12] On May 30, 2016, Palencia was appointed head coach of Universidad Nacional. His tenure lasted until August 23, 2017, when he was dismissed after six matches of the Apertura 2017 tournament.[13]

On June 1, 2018, Palencia was unveiled as the new head coach of Lobos BUAP, with the primary goal of keeping the club in Mexico’s top division. His spell ended in June 2019 when the franchise was sold and relocated to become Juárez, leaving him without a team.[14]

On July 1, 2020, Palencia became the first manager of the new Mazatlán franchise.[15] His stint there concluded in October 2020.

In June 2023, Palencia was appointed head coach of Sporting FC in Costa Rica’s top division. On January 29, 2024, he was relieved of his duties.[16]

Career statistics

Club performance League Cup Continental Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Mexico League Cup North America Total
1994–95 Cruz Azul Primera División 1 0 2 0 - - 3 0
1995–96 33 8 3 0 - - 36 8
1996–97 32 9 3 0 4 2 39 11
1997–98 38 10 - - 3 1 41 11
1998–99 36 21 1 2 - - 37 23
1999–00 38 22 3 0 - - 42 22
2000–01 28 14 4 0 20 9 52 23
Spain League Copa del Rey Europe Total
2001-02 Espanyol La Liga 30 6 - - - - 30 6
Mexico League Cup North America Total
2002-03 Cruz Azul Primera División 33 7 3 1 10 3 46 11
2003-04 Guadalajara 39 5 3 0 - - 42 5
2004-05 34 8 3 0 14 5 51 13
USA League Open Cup North America Total
2005 Chivas USA Major League
Soccer		 15 4 - - - - 15 4
2006 19 4 - - - - 19 4
Mexico League Cup North America Total
2007 UNAM Primera División 16 3 - - - - 16 3
2007-08 28 2 3 0 - - 31 2
2008-09 33 6 - - 5 5 38 11
2009-10 33 1 - - 5 4 38 5
2010-11 40 5 - - - - 40 5
2011 15 2 - - 2 0 18 2
Total Mexico 477 123 27 3 64 29 568 158
Spain 30 6 - - - - 30 6
USA 34 8 - - - - 34 8
Career total 541 137 27 3 64 29 632 169

International goals

No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 14 December 1997 King Fahd II Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia  Saudi Arabia 1–0 5–0 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup
2 2–0
3 4 February 1998 Network Associates Coliseum, Oakland, United States  Trinidad & Tobago 3–1 4–2 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup
4. 24 February 1998 Pro Player Stadium, Miami Gardens, United States  Netherlands 1–3 2–3 Friendly
5 17 July 1999 Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Asunción, Paraguay  Chile 1–0 2–1 1999 Copa América
6 29 July 1999 Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico  Bolivia 1–0 1–0 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup
7 13 February 2000 Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, United States  Trinidad and Tobago 4–0 4–0 2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup
8 11 November 2001 Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico  Honduras 2–0 3–0 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification
9 16 May 2002 3Com Park at Candlestick Point, San Francisco, United States  Bolivia 1–0 1–0 Friendly
10 19 June 2004 Alamodome, San Antonio, United States  Dominica 10–0 10–0 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
11 28 March 2007 McAfee Coliseum, Oakland, United States  Ecuador 1–0 4–2 Friendly
12 10 October 2009 Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico  El Salvador 3–0 4–1 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Cruz Azul

UNAM

Mexico

References

  1. ^ "FutbolTotal.com.mx". Francisco Palencia, nuevo DT del Tec Academy Barcelona. March 18, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  2. ^ "Los momentos de Juan Francisco Palencia con Cruz Azul". AS México. 9 November 2018.
  3. ^ "Juan Francisco Palencia: Un ícono en Cruz Azul y Pumas UNAM" (in Spanish). Vavel. 9 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Francisco Palencia, el rockstar del futbol mexicano, cumple 47 años" (in Spanish). LatinUS. 28 April 2020.
  5. ^ "El motivo por el que Francisco Palencia dejó de amar a Cruz Azul y ahora ama a los Pumas" (in Spanish). ESTO. 25 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Perfil de Francisco Palencia" (in Spanish). ESPN Deportes. 25 August 2003.
  7. ^ "El idilio goleador de Palencia en la Copa Libertadores de América". La Afición. 12 May 2020.
  8. ^ "Paco Palencia se queda con Chivas USA" (in Spanish). MLS Soccer. 6 January 2006.
  9. ^ "Palencia Has Richest MLS Salary". Washington Post. 27 April 2006.
  10. ^ "El primer título de Paco Palencia como jugador de los Pumas" (in Spanish). W Radio. 11 August 2016.
  11. ^ "¿Qué fue de Paco Palencia? Jugador que brilló en Pumas y Chivas" (in Spanish). AS México. 30 October 2024.
  12. ^ Entrevista con Juan Francisco Palencia embajadoresaztecas.org
  13. ^ "Paco Palencia deja de ser técnico de Pumas" (in Spanish). ESPN México. 23 August 2017.
  14. ^ "Palencia deja a Lobos BUAP" (in Spanish). ESPN México. 6 June 2019.
  15. ^ "Mazatlán FC anuncia a Paco Palencia como el primer entrenador de su historia". Mediotiempo.com (in Spanish). 11 June 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  16. ^ "Palencia llegó a Costa Rica con altas expectativas, pero terminó decepcionando" (in Spanish). ESPN México. 29 January 2024.
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