title: Manuel Manzo
text: # Manuel Manzo
  
  Manuel Manzo (born 10 February 1952) is a Mexican former footballer who played professionally in the Liga MX. He is an Olympian.
  
  ## Career
  
  Born in Mexico City, Manzo began his career with Club León at age 16. He made his Primera División debut, and quickly had success.
  
  Manzo won the Primera División with Pumas in the 1980–81 season.
  
  Manzo made three appearances for the Mexico national football team in 1981. He also played for Mexico at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.
  
  After he retired from playing, Manzo became a football coach. He managed Toros Neza from 1997 to 1998.
  
  ## Personal
  
  Manzo suffered from alcoholism, and nearly died while under contract with Chivas after he wandered into an empty swimming pool while drunk.
  
  