Antonio Salazar (footballer)
Antonio Salazar Castillo (7 February 1989 – 8 May 2022) was a Mexican professional footballer who played as a forward. Club career

Guadalajara 
Salazar made his debut with Chivas on 18 March 2007, against America. This game resulted in a 1–0 victory for America over Chivas. His nickname is "Hulk" because of his strength. Despite having not shown his worthiness at Primera División, he was viewed as Chivas' most promising young forward. Salazar was top scorer at Copa Chivas 2008. He scored his first goal with Chivas, 15 seconds after he subbed in for Omar Bravo. Loan to Jaguares de Chiapas & return to Chivas 
Salazar signed on loan with Jaguares for the Torneo Bicentenario 2010. After a great performance with Jaguares de Chiapas during Copa Santander Libertadores de America and Clausura 2011, Salazar returned to Chivas de Guadalajara for the Apertura 2011. However, on the Clausura 2012 season, "Hulk" even had minutes with the first team, being on the bench almost all the time. Second loan to Jaguares 
With the arrival of new coach John van't Schip, Salazar was not considered for Chivas first team, being loaned to Jaguares for a second time. He scored again with Jaguares against Necaxa in the Copa MX game, making the winning goal. Death
On May 8, 2022, Salazar was found burned inside the trunk of his car between Tonalá and El Salto. The circumstances of his death remain unknown. References

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1989 births
2022 deaths
People from Ciudad Madero
Mexican people of Basque descent
Mexican men's footballers
Footballers from Tamaulipas
Men's association football forwards
Liga MX players
Ascenso MX players
Liga Premier de México players
C.D. Guadalajara footballers
Chiapas F.C. footballers
Atlético Zacatepec players
Santos de Guápiles F.C. footballers
Assassinated Mexican people