Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Footballer (Retired), Football Coach |
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| Nationality | Mexican |
| Date of Birth | 18/02/1983 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Los Mochis, Mexico |
Latest News about Joel Huiqui
25/05/2026
Joel Huiqui was appointed as Cruz Azul's interim head coach after Nicolás Larcamón was dismissed late in the Clausura 2026 season. He led the team through the playoffs and later guided Cruz Azul to a Liga MX title, which prompted the club to keep him in charge on a full-time basis.
23/04/2026
Cruz Azul named Joel Huiqui interim manager after the club changed its coaching staff following Larcamón's departure. He had been working with the club's youth system before stepping up to the first team alongside Sergio Pinto and other assistants.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Joel Adrián Huiqui Andrade |
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| Description | Mexican former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. Currently serving as head coach of Liga MX club Cruz Azul. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'11" (184 cm) |
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| Weight | 152 lbs (69 kg) |
| Position | Centre-back / Central Defender |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Won Gold Medal at Gold Cup | |
| 2. Played alongside fellow Mexican player Gerardo Lugo at Las Vegas Lights FC |