Why Enrique Esqueda Will Be the Surprise Package for Mexico in the Copa America

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Published: May 18, 2015

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The Copa America is a month away and Mexico coach Miguel Herrera is hoping to reach the final, although he has called up some surprising names for the squad—including Enrique Esqueda.

Currently playing for Tigres, “El Paleta” made his professional debut with America in the 2006 Clausura tournament.

However, he became an occasional player in the 2007 Apertura, where he appeared nine times and scored his first couple of goals in the Liga MX.



After that, Las Aguilas gave him more and more playing time, until he secured the starting position in the 2009 Apertura. But things didn't turn so well for Esqueda.

His performances left much to be desired, and after 11 tournaments with America, he was sold to Pachuca.

In his first season with Tuzos, he proved to be back on track. Esqueda posted his best season in the local tournament, putting the ball away eight times in 19 appearances—16 of those in the starting XI.

Just when it seemed that El Paleta was ready to make a real impact with his club, he suffered plantar fasciitis, which hurt his performance deeply.

Esqueda returned for the 2013 Apertura and the 2014 Clausura, but he only scored twice in 16 matches.

Eventually, Pachuca loaned him to Atlas, where he started to show improvement. The forward played 16 times and bagged three goals, his best season in four years.

The 27-year-old caught Tigres' attention; before the 2015 Clausura started, he was transferred to UANL.

Esqueda continued the good momentum he had. For starters, he became a very valuable asset in the Copa Libertadores; he scored four goals in five games.

Little by little, he has recovered the confidence and good touch.



His call-up for this summer's Copa America is neither a surprise nor a first cap.

Esqueda made his debut with Mexico in 2007, in a friendly ag...
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