LAREDO, Texas - A former professional Mexican soccer goalkeeper has been charged in South Texas with trafficking millions of dollars in counterfeit luxury watches, federal authorities announced.

Pedro Hernandez-Calderon, 45, a Mexican citizen, remains in custody pending further criminal proceedings.

During his initial court appearance, federal prosecutors noted that Hernandez-Calderon previously played as a goalkeeper for prominent Mexican soccer clubs, including Atlas, Santos Laguna, and Necaxa.