Carlos Suazo Explained

Carlos Suazo
Fullname:Carlos Humberto Suazo Lagos
Birth Date:8 March 1936
Birth Place:Tela, Honduras
Death Place:Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Position:Striker
Years1:1952–1953
Clubs1:Sonaguera FC
Years2:1953–1954
Clubs2:CD Federal
Years3:1954–1958
Clubs3:CD Olimpia
Years4:1958–1959
Clubs4:Elche CF
Years5:1960–1969
Clubs5:CD Olimpia

Carlos Humberto Suazo Lagos (8 March 1936 - 28 April 2019) was a Honduran footballer and football manager who played as a striker.

Career

Suazo started his career with Honduran side Sonaguera FC. In 1953, he signed for Honduran side CD Federal. In 1954, he signed for Honduran side CD Olimpia. In 1958, he signed for Spanish second-tier side Elche CF.[1] He helped the club achieve promotion.[2] In 1960, he returned to Honduran side CD Olimpia.

As a manager, Suazo led Olimpia to the 1969–70 Honduran Liga Nacional title.[1] He also served as manager for Broncos de Choluteca, Sula de La Lima, and Tiburones de San Lorenzo.[1]

Personal life

Suazo was born in Tela, Honduras on 8 March 1936.[1] [3] He died on 28 April 2019 in Tegucigalpa.[1] Suazo was the brother of Honduran footballer Raúl Suazo Lagos.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Fallece el ex jugador y técnico hondureño, Carlos 'Calistrín' Suazo. Gian Carlo. Castañeda. Diez.hn. 28 April 2019. 7 May 2024. es.
  2. Web site: Los hondureños que han logrado ascender en España. 12 July 2020 . latribuna.hn.
  3. Web site: "Calistrín" Suazo: Se fue un grande del fútbol de Honduras. 29 April 2019 . diariomas.hn.
  4. Web site: Los hermanos Suazo Lagos glorias del Olimpia y del fútbol. 14 September 2016 .