Pablo Larios


Pablo Larios Iwasaki was a football goalkeeper from Mexico. He was nicknamed "El Arquero de la Selva", both for being from Zacatepec, a town in the Mexican state of Morelos known for his humid and warm climate, and for starting his career with his hometown's football club.

Career

Larios was a goalkeeper for Zacatepec, Cruz Azul, Puebla and Toros Neza during his playing career. He played for the Mexico national football team at the 1986 FIFA World Cup, where Mexico reached quarter-finals and 1991 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He also participated in the 1979 FIFA World Youth Championship.
He was the goalkeeper trainer in the 2006 FIFA World Cup working for Ricardo Lavolpe.

Personal life

He has Japanese ancestors on his maternal side.
In early September 2008, Larios's 19-year-old son, Pablo Larios Garza, was reported missing. After an intense search, he was found dead by the border police near the area of Grajeno, approximately 600 feet away from Rio Grande. He attempted to illegally cross the border to visit his girlfriend, who lived in the USA, since he had lost his visa.

Death

On Thursday January 31, 2019 Larios was pronounced dead at a hospital in Puebla.

Honours

Player

Club

;Zacatepec
;Puebla