Álvaro Domínguez (footballer, born 1981) explained

Álvaro Domínguez
Fullname:Álvaro José Domínguez Cabezas
Birth Date:10 June 1981
Birth Place:El Cerrito, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:2000
Youthclubs1:Deportivo Cali
Years1:2000–2007
Years2:2002
Years3:2002
Years4:2007–2010
Years5:2011
Years6:2012–2014
Years7:2014
Clubs1:Deportivo Cali
Clubs2:Deportivo Pasto (loan)
Clubs3:Atlético Huila (loan)
Clubs4:Sion
Clubs5:Samsunspor (loan)
Clubs6:Deportivo Cali
Clubs7:Junior de Barranquilla
Caps1:154
Caps2:9
Caps3:19
Caps4:122
Caps5:16
Caps6:29
Caps7:12
Goals1:29
Goals2:0
Goals3:2
Goals4:21
Goals5:2
Goals6:9
Goals7:1
Nationalyears1:2003–2007
Nationalteam1:Colombia
Nationalcaps1:7
Nationalgoals1:1
Pcupdate:17 July 2009]

Álvaro José Domínguez Cabezas (born 10 June 1981) is a Colombian former professional footballer.

He is the older brother of the fellow footballer Juan Guillermo Domínguez.

Career

Club

Álvaro Domínguez, a native of the town of El Cerrito from the center of Valle del Cauca, began his career with Deportivo Cali in 2000. In 2002, he played on loan with Deportivo Pasto and with Atlético Huila. Upon returning to Cali, Domínguez became an important player for his team. In 2005, he helped Cali to capture the Finalización title. In 2007, he joined Swiss side FC Sion,[1] where he was recognized for his sacrifice, long-distance shots and vision of the game. While with Sion he made 122 league appearances and scored 21 goals. During this period Domínguez was a key player in helping Sion to two Swiss Cup titles. In 2011, he left Sion and joined Turkish club Samsunspor on loan. At the end of the season he returned to his native Colombia signing with his first club Deportivo Cali.

International

He played for Colombia at the 2007 Copa America against Paraguay, as well as in friendlies before the tournament.

Honours

Deportivo Cali

Sion

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Sion secure Colombian coup. 3 July 2007. 23 March 2009. UEFA.com.
  2. News: Switzerland Cup Details. RSSSF. 18 August 2022.