Paulo Cesar "Tilon" Chavez Quirarte (born 7 January 1976) is a Mexican former footballer who played as a midfielder.

Paulo Cesar Chavez
Personal information
Full name Paulo Cesar Chavez Quirarte
Date of birth (1976-01-07) 7 January 1976 (age 48)
Place of birth Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1993–2000 Guadalajara 119 (27)
2000–2004 Monterrey 68 (29)
2004–2005 Toluca 26 (0)
2005 Guadalajara 7 (2)
2006–2007 Morelia 10 (0)
2007–2008 Tapatio 40 (9)
2008–2009 Veracruz 11 (0)
2009 León 16 (0)
2009–2011 Club Necaxa 62 (4)
2011–2012 Irapuato 16 (2)
2012 Dorados de Sinaloa 14 (0)
International career
1997–2000 Mexico 30 (2)
Managerial career
2013–2014 Tijuana Reserves and Academy
2020–2021 CAFESSA Tlajomulco
2021 Guadalajara Reserves and Academy
2021–2022 Guadalajara (Assistant)
2022–2023 Tapatío (Assistant)
Medal record
Representing  Mexico
Third place Copa America 1997
Third place Copa America 1999
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He played midfielder and is known for his precise passing and his speed.

Chivas edit

Chavez debuted with Chivas on December 12, 1993, against Puebla F.C. where Chivas won 2–0. Since his debut, he started every single game for Chivas. He helped Chivas win the cup in Verano 1997 by scoring one of the six goals against Toros Neza. Chavez made his third stint with the club by participating in the SuperLiga. He recently stated that he only wants to play for the senior team only.

Other Mexican Clubs edit

In 2000, Chavez was transferred to CF Monterrey. He was a key player as he once was with Chivas. He would go on to play all of their games. In 2004, he would be transferred to CD Toluca where he saw little playing time. In 2005, Chavez would return to Chivas for the tournament Apertura 2005. Having little participation, he would register to play with CD Tapatio. In the tournament Apertura 2006, he would play for Monarcas Morelia with 707 minutes in 10 games. On January 3, 2007, he would return to CD Tapatio. In 2009, he joins Club Necaxa in the Liga de Ascenso and obtains the bi-campeonato with the team after scoring a goal against Leon in the final. He was a big part in Necaxa going back to the first division.

Mexico National Team edit

Chavez was a huge part of Mexico national team. He Represented his country in Copa America 1999. Unfortunately a very hard decision from Manuel Lapuente would leave him and David Oteo out the 1998 FIFA World Cup. In total he has made 30 appearances for the Mexican team.

International goals edit

No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1. November 9, 1997 Mexico City, Mexico   Costa Rica 3–3 Draw 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
2. June 9, 1999 Chicago, United States   Argentina 2–2 Draw Friendly

Titles edit

Season Team Title
Verano 1997   Chivas Primera División de México Clausura 2003   Monterrey Primera División de México|

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