Álvaro Domínguez (footballer, born 1981)
Álvaro José Domínguez Cabezas (born June 10, 1981 in Colombia) is a former Colombian footballer.
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Álvaro José Domínguez Cabezas | ||
| Date of birth | June 10, 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | El Cerrito, Valle del Cauca, Colombia | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Deportivo Cali | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 200 | Deportivo Cali | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2000–2007 | Deportivo Cali | 154 | (29) |
| 2002 | → Deportivo Pasto (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2002 | → Atlético Huila (loan) | 19 | (2) |
| 2007–2010 | Sion | 122 | (21) |
| 2011 | → Samsunspor (loan) | 16 | (2) |
| 2012–2014 | Deportivo Cali | 29 | (9) |
| 2014 | Junior de Barranquilla | 12 | (1) |
| National team | |||
| 2003–2007 | Colombia | 7 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of July 17, 2009] | |||
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.
References
- "Sion secure Colombian coup". UEFA.com. 2007-07-03. Retrieved 2009-03-23.
