Enrique Borja


Enrique David Borja García is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a forward.
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Career

Borja was recruited by Universidad Nacional at the age of 17. He made his professional debut for the club on 1 March 1964 in a Copa Mexico match against Zacatepec, and made his league debut a year later. Borja quickly established himself as a key player, becoming the league's second-leading scorer during the 1968-69 season.
On 27 March 1969, Borja was transferred to Club América for a fee of 400,000 pesos. According to statements made by the club's president, the player's transfer was due to his desire for a salary increase, which the institution was unable to provide at that time. Borja, who was not in agreement with the transfer, sought to halt the move. On 4 July, Borja and Club América reached an agreement.
Borja achieved notable success at Club América, leading the league in scoring for three consecutive seasons and winning two league titles. He scored over 100 goals in all competitions for the club. Borja retired from professional football on September 1977.
On the international stage, Borja made 65 appearances for Mexico over a nine-year period, scoring 31 goals. He represented Mexico at the FIFA World Cup in 1966 and 1970.

After retirement

Borja has been the club president of Club Necaxa and of the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol Asociación.
He was co-commentator for the American television network, Univision, for the FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 tournament, with Fernando Fiore, a veteran Univision sports commentator.
On 31 October 2007, he signed as club president for Tigres UANL of Mexico after the destitution of Fernando Urdiales from the team. He was destituted of the Presidency of Tigres UANL 25 May 2009.

Career statistics

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
111 May 1966Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Mexico City, Mexico1–01–0Friendly
213 July 1966Wembley Stadium, London, England1–01–11966 FIFA World Cup
35 January 1967Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico2–03–0Friendly
45 January 1967Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico3–03–0Friendly
56 December 1967Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico1–12–1Friendly
621 May 1968Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico2–23–3Friendly
710 July 1968Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico1–02–1Friendly
810 July 1968Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico2–02–1Friendly
916 October 1968Estadio El Campín, Bogotá, Colombia1–01–0Friendly
1020 October 1968Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru1–33–3Friendly
1123 October 1968Estadio Nacional, Santiago, Chile1–31–3Friendly
1226 October 1968Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay1–02–0Friendly
133 November 1968Mineirão, Belo Horizonte, Brazil1–21–2Friendly
141 January 1969Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico1–02–3Friendly
1522 January 1969Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico3–03–0Friendly
1622 May 1969Estadio León, León, Mexico1–03–0Friendly
1722 May 1969Estadio León, León, Mexico2–03–0Friendly
1818 September 1971Zentralstadion, Leipzig, East Germany1–11–1Friendly
1930 September 1971Toumba Stadium, Thessaloniki, Greece1–01–0Friendly
206 October 1971Bermuda National Stadium, Hamilton, Bermuda1–02–01971 CONCACAF Championship qualification
2113 October 1971Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico1–04–01971 CONCACAF Championship qualification
225 April 1972Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico2–12–1Friendly
239 August 1972Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru1–02–3Friendly
2416 August 1972Estadio Nacional, Santiago, Chile2–02–0Friendly
253 September 1972Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico3–03–11973 CONCACAF Championship qualification
2612 October 1972Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico1–03–1Friendly
2712 October 1972Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico2–03–1Friendly
2812 October 1972Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico3–03–1Friendly
296 February 1973Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico1–02–0Friendly
308 December 1973Stade Sylvio Cator, Port-au-Prince, Haiti1–01–01973 CONCACAF Championship
3124 August 1975Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico1–02–0Friendly

Honours

América
Individual