Jesús Rico
association football player
- January 11, 1953 · Mexico City
- September 11, 2026
- 73 years
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Jesús Rico, 73, Mexican footballer (Atlante F.C., Real Club España, national team).
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|Jesús Rico Espejel (11 January 1953 – 11 September 2026) was a Mexican footballer who played as a defender. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1972 Summer Olympics. Rico died on 11 September 2026, at the age of 73.
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jes%C3%BAs_Rico_(footballer)
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- Sep 26, 2026
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- September 26, 2026
- Sep 26, 2026
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1.On what date was Jesús Rico Espejel born?
- A.11 September 1972
- B.11 January 1972
- C.11 January 1953correct
- D.11 September 1953
Jesús Rico Espejel was born on 11 January 1953.
Source: biography header
2.What was the primary playing position of Jesús Rico Espejel?
- A.Forward
- B.Goalkeeper
- C.Defendercorrect
- D.Midfielder
The text states that Jesús Rico Espejel was a Mexican footballer who played as a defender.
Source: biography header
3.In which international tournament did Jesús Rico Espejel compete?
- A.1968 Summer Olympics
- B.1972 Summer Olympicscorrect
- C.1980 Pan American Games
- D.1976 FIFA World Cup
Jesús Rico Espejel competed in the men's tournament at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Source: biography header
4.On what date did Jesús Rico Espejel pass away?
- A.11 September 2026correct
- B.11 January 1972
- C.11 January 2026
- D.11 September 1973
Jesús Rico Espejel died on 11 September 2026.
Source: biography header
5.How old was Jesús Rico Espejel when he died?
- A.72
- B.73correct
- C.74
- D.71
The biography states that Jesús Rico Espejel died at the age of 73.
Source: biography header
6.What was the nationality of the footballer Jesús Rico Espejel?
- A.Argentinian
- B.Spanish
- C.Brazilian
- D.Mexicancorrect
Jesús Rico Espejel is identified in the text as a Mexican footballer.
Source: biography header
7.Which website lists information regarding Jesús Rico?
- A.Goal.com
- B.WorldFootball.netcorrect
- C.FIFA.com
- D.ESPN.com
The external links section mentions Jesús Rico at WorldFootball.net.
Source: external links
8.Jesús Rico is documented in which of the following databases?
- A.Soccerway.com
- B.National-Football-Teams.comcorrect
- C.Transfermarkt.com
- D.OptaStats.com
The biography references Jesús Rico at National-Football-Teams.com.
Source: external links
9.What resource is listed to find biographical data on Jesús Rico?
- A.Biography.com
- B.Wikipedia.org
- C.Olympediacorrect
- D.IMDb.com
The biography lists Jesús Rico at Olympedia in the external links section.
Source: external links
10.Was Jesús Rico Espejel a forward during his career?
- A.No, he was a goalkeeper
- B.Yes, he played forward
- C.No, he was a midfielder
- D.No, he was a defendercorrect
The text explicitly states that Jesús Rico Espejel played as a defender.
Source: biography header
11.During which year was the tournament held that Jesús Rico Espejel participated in?
- A.1968
- B.1970
- C.1974
- D.1972correct
Jesús Rico Espejel competed in the men's tournament at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Source: biography header
12.What was the full name of the athlete described in the biography?
- A.Jesús Rico Espejelcorrect
- B.Jesús Rico Alvaredo
- C.Jesús Rico Mendoza
- D.Jesús Rico Castillo
The biography explicitly names him as Jesús Rico Espejel.
Source: biography header
13.What is the month of birth for Jesús Rico Espejel?
- A.September
- B.March
- C.July
- D.Januarycorrect
Jesús Rico Espejel was born on 11 January 1953.
Source: biography header
14.In the tournament Jesús Rico Espejel participated in, what was the gender category?
- A.Men'scorrect
- B.Co-ed
- C.Women's
- D.Youth
Jesús Rico Espejel competed in the men's tournament at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Source: biography header
15.What is the birth year of Jesús Rico Espejel?
- A.1957
- B.1951
- C.1955
- D.1953correct
Jesús Rico Espejel was born on 11 January 1953.
Source: biography header
16.Did Jesús Rico Espejel die in the same month he was born?
- A.Yes, both in September
- B.Yes, both in January
- C.No, born in September and died in January
- D.No, born in January and died in Septembercorrect
Jesús Rico Espejel was born in January 1953 and died in September 2026.
Source: biography header
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