Guillermo Cantú

Mexican midfielder and football administrator

Guillermo Luis Cantú Sáenz (born 12 January 1968) is a Mexican former footballer who played as a midfielder.

Quick Facts

Affiliation: Liga MX (historical)
Status: Retired
Legacy: Remembered for his contributions to Atlante and Mexican football

Lore & Background

Cantú played professionally for Atlante, Club León and Atlético Celaya. He spent the prime years of his career at Atlante. During the 1992–93 season, he scored six goals from midfield as Atlante won the championship. He played his final top-division matches with Celaya in 1998. He earned 4 caps for Mexico and made two appearances at the 1993 CONCACAF Gold Cup, playing in an 8–0 victory over Canada and in the 4–0 victory over the United States in the final.

Reader's Guide

Cantú was active in Mexican soccer administration after his playing career. He was director of national selections for the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol Asociación from 2004 to 2009. He also served as president of Santos Laguna and Chiapas, holding the latter post from 2010 to 2012.