Astor Henríquez Explained

Astor Henríquez
Fullname:Astor Shermón Henríquez Cooper
Birth Date:26 February 1983
Birth Place:Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Currentclub:Marathón
Position:Defender
Youthclubs1:Olimpia
Youthclubs2:Club Deportivo Honduras
Years1:1999–2004
Years2:2005
Years3:2005–2011
Years4:2012
Years5:2013–present
Clubs3:Marathón
Clubs4:Hunan Billows
Clubs5:Marathón
Caps4:24
Goals2:0
Goals4:0
Nationalyears1:2005–2008
Nationalteam1:Honduras
Nationalcaps1:9
Nationalgoals1:0
Pcupdate:2005
Ntupdate:26 January 2013

Astor Shermón Henríquez Cooper (pronounced as /es-419/; born 26 February 1983) is a Honduran footballer, who currently plays for Marathón in the Honduran National League as a defender.

Club career

Henríquez started his career at Universidad and, after a short stint at F.C. Motagua, played for Marathón for five years. He moved abroad to play alongside compatriots Erick Norales and Emil Martínez for Chinese second division side Hunan Billows in 2012.

He returned to Marathón for the 2013 Clausura championship.[1]

International career

Henríquez made his debut for Honduras in a February 2005 UNCAF Nations Cup match against Guatemala and has earned a total of 9 caps, scoring no goals. He has represented his country at the 2005 UNCAF Nations Cup[2] as well as at the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup.[3]

His final international was a March 2008 friendly match against Colombia.

Personal life

Henríquez is married to Lilian, and they have a daughter, Yolana. He has a brother and sister. His parents are divorced.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.tiempo.hn/cronometro/liga-nacional/item/6042-astor-ya-entrena-con-el-marathon Astor ya entrena con el Marathon
  2. https://www.rsssf.org/tablesg/gold-cam05det.html Qualifying Tournament for Gold Cup 2005 - Details
  3. https://www.rsssf.org/tables/05gc-full.html CONCACAF Championship, Gold Cup 2005 - Full Details