Pablo Barrera
Mexican winger who played for Pumas, West Ham, and Cruz Azul, never for Tigres.
Pablo Edson Barrera Acosta (born 21 June 1987) is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a winger.
Quick Facts
- Primary club
- Pumas UNAM
- West Ham United
- etc.
- Born
- Mexico (1987)
Lore & Background
Born in Tlalnepantla, Mexico, Barrera began his career as a midfielder for Mexico City-based club Universidad Nacional, also known as Pumas. He joined Pumas youth system at the age of 11 and made his debut in the Primera División in 2005. He later played for West Ham United, Real Zaragoza (on loan), Cruz Azul, Monterrey, Universidad Nacional, Atlético San Luis, and Querétaro. He never played for Tigres UANL.
Reader's Guide
Barrera was a winger, not a defensive midfielder. He played for Pumas UNAM, West Ham United, Real Zaragoza, Cruz Azul, Monterrey, Atlético San Luis, and Querétaro. He represented Mexico at the 2010 FIFA World Cup and won the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2009 and 2011.
Did You Know?
- Barrera scored the winning goal in overtime for Pumas in the Clausura 2009 final against Pachuca.
- He caused a penalty against France at the 2010 World Cup, which Cuauhtémoc Blanco converted.
- Barrera scored a brace in the 2011 Gold Cup final against the United States.
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