José María Cárdenas

José Maria Cárdenas López (born 2 April 1985) is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a left-back.

Cárdenas received his first call-up to the Mexico national team in a friendly against Bolivia, scoring his first goal as well in a 5–1 victory. He was also called up to play the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament with Mexico.

Atlante
He made his Primera División debut with Atlante on August 24, 2005 in a 2–2 draw against San Luis during the 2005 Apertura tournament. During that season, he only amassed 9 league matches, scoring no goals. During the 2006 Clausura, José María played in all 17 league matches, helping Atlante reach the play-offs. Although part of the team, Cárdenas was not able to play a part in Atlante's 2007 Apertura championship campaign, winning in the final against UNAM. His last season with the Cancún-based club was the 2008 Clausura, playing only one match. In total, Cárdenas played 70 matches for Atlante, and scored 5 goals.

International career
He made his debut with the senior national team on March 11, 2009 in a friendly against Bolivia and scored in his debut.

International goals

 * 1. || March 11, 2009 || Commerce City, Colorado, United States || 🇧🇴 bolivia || 5–1 || Win || Friendly
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International appearances
As of July 20, 2013

Honours
América
 * Liga MX: Clausura 2013

Morelia
 * Copa MX: Apertura 2013

León
 * Liga MX: Clausura 2014

Mexico
 * CONCACAF Gold Cup: 2009