Antonio de Nigris Guajardo (Spanish pronunciation: [anˈtonjo ðe ˈniɣɾis]; 1 April 1978 – 15 November 2009) was a Mexican professional footballer who played as a striker.
Born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, de Nigris became interested in sports at a young age, and began his football career with C.F.
[2] He made his debut on 2 March, coming on as a 70th-minute substitute for Javier Farinós and scoring the last-minute winner for a 2–1 victory at home to Rayo Vallecano.
[3] De Nigris, who could play freely in the European Union due to his Italian passport, moved on a permanent deal to Polideportivo Ejido in the Segunda División in July 2003.
[9] De Nigris' younger brother Aldo was also a professional footballer who played as striker with Monterrey and the national team as well, while older sibling "Poncho" is a TV celebrity and influencer.