Joel Huiqui

Joel Adrián Huiqui Andrade is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. He is currently serving as manager of the Cruz Azul U21 team. His paternal surname is of Mayo origin.

Career

Joel Huiqui began his football career with Hermosillo Hidalgo in the Primera Division 'A', the affiliate team of Cruz Azul, before being loaned to Pachuca. He made his professional debut with Pachuca during the Apertura 2003 season in a 0–0 draw against Querétaro. After appearing in 38 matches over two tournaments, he returned to Cruz Azul in 2004, where he established himself as a regular starter.
Huiqui represented Mexico at both the U-23 and senior national team levels. He was part of the squad during the qualifiers for the 2006 FIFA World Cup but was ultimately not selected by coach Ricardo La Volpe for the final 23-man roster. In 2013, he captained the Mexican national team during the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
He gained notoriety for a controversial handball incident during the 2009 Liguilla semi-finals against Morelia, when he deliberately used his hand to stop a goal-bound effort from Wilson Tiago. Huiqui later went on to play for Monarcas Morelia.
On 26 January 2018, Huiqui signed with United Soccer League expansion team Las Vegas Lights FC, joining fellow Mexican player Gerardo Lugo.

#	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1.	December 14, 2005	Chase Field, Phoenix, United States		2–0	2–0	Friendly

Pachuca

Morelia