| Orlando Suárez | |
| Full Name: | Orlando Suárez Azofra |
| Birth Date: | 21 November 1979 |
| Birth Place: | Las Palmas, Spain |
| Years1: | 1989–2003 |
| Clubs1: | Las Palmas |
| Caps1: | 341 |
| Goals1: | 83 |
| Years2: | 2003–2005 |
| Clubs2: | Universidad de Las Palmas |
| Caps2: | 34 |
| Goals2: | 4 |
| Nationalteam1: | Canary Islands |
Orlando Suárez Azofra (born 21 November 1972) is a Spanish former footballer who played as a forward.[1]
As a youth player, Suárez joined the youth academy of Spanish side Las Palmas.[2]
Suárez debuted for Spanish side Las Palmas at the age of sixteen.[3] At the age of seventeen, he became the club's youngest goalscorer.[4] He was known for forming an attacking trio with Chili and Eloy Jiménez.[5] He helped the club earn promotion from the Spanish third tier to the Spanish La Liga.[6] He is regarded as one of the most important players in club history.[7]
Suárez played for the Canary Islands autonomous football team. Previously, he represented Spain at youth international level.[8]
After retiring from professional football, Suárez was involved in local politics.[9]
Suárez mainly operated as a striker and was known for his speed.[9]