Cristian Suárez (footballer)
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Christian Andrés Suárez Valencia (born November 2, 1985 in Guayaquil
) is an Ecuadorian footballer currently playing for Santos Laguna.
in the Serie A
of Ecuador. After his performances with the team, he soon got the attention of many clubs especially LDU Quito.
In 2008, Suárez transferred to LDU Quito as part of the squad who won the Copa Libertadores
. Unfortunately, Suárez had little playing time and was only used as a substitute.
In 2009, Suárez joined Olmedo
. He played regularly for the team as an attacking midfielder
and set his teammates up to score goals. He finished the season with 10 impressive goals which made Olmedo take their option to buy him permanently.
In 2010, Suárez was loaned to El Nacional
. He started the season as first choice striker where he didn't disappoint and became one of the league's top scorers. He ended the season with 12 goals.
On December 14, 2010 Christian Suárez completed his transfer to Necaxa of Mexico
, same club where legendary Ecuadorian midfielder, Alex Aguinaga
, played. He scored his first goals coming in a game against Toluca in which he scored twice to give Necaxa a 2-3 victory.
In May 2011, Suárez joined Santos Laguna of the Primera División Mexicana after Necaxa was relegated. Suárez occupied the extracomunitary player placer left by his compatriot Christian Benítez, who joined Club América
.
. He scored his first international goal in a 2-0 friendly win versus Costa Rica
on August 10, 2011.
Guayaquil
Guayaquil , officially Santiago de Guayaquil , is the largest and the most populous city in Ecuador,with about 2.3 million inhabitants in the city and nearly 3.1 million in the metropolitan area, as well as that nation's main port...
) is an Ecuadorian footballer currently playing for Santos Laguna.
Club career
Suárez began his career with Deportivo AzoguesDeportivo Azogues
Deportivo Azogues is an Ecuadorian football club based in Azogues. It plays in the Serie B, the second tier of professional football in Ecuador-Stadium:...
in the Serie A
Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol
The Primera Categoría Serie A, simply known as the Serie A or the Primera A, is a professional football league in Ecuador. At the top of the Ecuadorian football league system, it is the country's premier and primary football competition...
of Ecuador. After his performances with the team, he soon got the attention of many clubs especially LDU Quito.
In 2008, Suárez transferred to LDU Quito as part of the squad who won the Copa Libertadores
Copa Libertadores 2008
The 2008 Copa Libertadores de América was the 49th edition of the Copa Libertadores, CONMEBOL's premier annual international club tournament. This marked the first year the competition was sponsored by Spanish bank Santander. As such, the competition is officially the 2008 Copa Santander...
. Unfortunately, Suárez had little playing time and was only used as a substitute.
In 2009, Suárez joined Olmedo
Centro Deportivo Olmedo
Centro Deportivo Olmedo is a professional football club based in Riobamba, Ecuador. They currently play in the Serie A, Ecuador's top level of professional football....
. He played regularly for the team as an attacking midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
and set his teammates up to score goals. He finished the season with 10 impressive goals which made Olmedo take their option to buy him permanently.
In 2010, Suárez was loaned to El Nacional
Club Deportivo El Nacional
Club Deportivo "El Nacional" is a Ecuadorian sports club from Quito, known best for their professional football team. The team currently plays in the Serie A, the top-flight football league in the country....
. He started the season as first choice striker where he didn't disappoint and became one of the league's top scorers. He ended the season with 12 goals.
On December 14, 2010 Christian Suárez completed his transfer to Necaxa of Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, same club where legendary Ecuadorian midfielder, Alex Aguinaga
Álex Aguinaga
Álex Dario Aguinaga Garzón is a Ecuadorian retired footballer midfielder and former mananger. As a player, he is one of the all-time cap leaders for Ecuador with 109 matches, scoring 23 goals. Aguinaga is known as one of the best Ecuadorian footballers of all time...
, played. He scored his first goals coming in a game against Toluca in which he scored twice to give Necaxa a 2-3 victory.
In May 2011, Suárez joined Santos Laguna of the Primera División Mexicana after Necaxa was relegated. Suárez occupied the extracomunitary player placer left by his compatriot Christian Benítez, who joined Club América
Club América
Club América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
.
International career
Suárez was called up on October 12, 2010 to play against PolandPoland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
. He scored his first international goal in a 2-0 friendly win versus Costa Rica
Costa Rica national football team
The Costa Rica national football team, nicknamed La Sele, is the national team of Costa Rica and is controlled by the Federación Costarricense de Fútbol. Costa Rica is the third most successful team in CONCACAF after Mexico and the United States...
on August 10, 2011.
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Final | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | August 10, 2011 | San José, Costa Rica | 0-1 | 0-2 | Friendly | |
| 2. | September 2, 2011 | Estadio Olimpico Atahualpa Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa is a multi-purpose stadium in Quito, Ecuador. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 39,816. Built in 1951, it sits at the intersection of the Avenida 6 de Diciembre and Avenida Naciones Unidas, two major streets in Ecuador's... , Quito, |
2-0 | 5-2 | Friendly | |
| 3. | September 6, 2011 | Estadio Olimpico Atahualpa Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa is a multi-purpose stadium in Quito, Ecuador. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 39,816. Built in 1951, it sits at the intersection of the Avenida 6 de Diciembre and Avenida Naciones Unidas, two major streets in Ecuador's... , Quito, |
1-0 | 4-0 | Friendly |