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Cuauhtémoc Blanco is a governor and association football player, born on January 17, 1973 in Mexico City, Mexico. As of 2026, Cuauhtémoc Blanco is 53 years old. The listed height is 177 cm.
My Take
Cuauhtémoc Blanco is one of football's great showmen, and I still picture the audacious Blanco Hop that stunned the 1998 World Cup. What fascinates me more is his second act. Going from beloved Mexico City fantasista to mayor of Cuernavaca and then governor of Morelos is an astonishing pivot from entertaining crowds to governing them. His political record draws plenty of debate, but I admire the sheer nerve of the transformation. He reminds me that for some stars the real drama begins only after the final whistle, in arenas far less forgiving than a stadium.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Cuauhtémoc Blanco
- Name (Japanese)
- クアウテモク・ブランコ
- Reading
- くあうてもく・ぶらんこ
- Born
- January 17, 1973 (age 53)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Ox
- Origin
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Height
- 177 cm
- Occupation
- governor / association football player
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3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Cuauhtémoc Blanco born?
Born January 17, 1973 (age 53).
Where is Cuauhtémoc Blanco from?
Cuauhtémoc Blanco is from Mexico City, Mexico.
What does Cuauhtémoc Blanco do?
Cuauhtémoc Blanco works as governor, association football player.
How tall is Cuauhtémoc Blanco?
Cuauhtémoc Blanco is 177 cm.
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