| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Juan Carlos Valenzuela Hernández | ||
| Date of birth | May 15, 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Club América | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Atlas | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2003–2007 | Atlas | 107 | (3) |
| 2008 | UAG | 33 | (1) |
| 2009– | América | 129 | (3) |
| National team | |||
| 2008– | Mexico | 12 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Juan Carlos "El Topo" Valenzuela, (born May 15, 1984 in Guaymas, Sonora) is a Mexican footballerwho currently plays for Club América in the Liga MX. His nickname means The Mole.
Club Career
Atlas
Valenzuela came up from the Atlas youth system, debuting in Clausura 2003 against future club Tecos UAG.
América
In Clausura 2008 he was acquired by Tecos where his performance arouse the interest of Mexican giantClub América and the Mexican national team. Valenzuela made his debut for América against Chivas in the Interliga 2009.
International Career
México
Valenzuela debuted on 24 September 2008, against Chile. He started in the 2009 Gold Cup semi-final and final, winning the championship. He made the preliminary list for the 2010 World Cup, getting cut prior to the "Goodbye" game in Mexico City.
International Caps
As of 30 October 2013
