Juan Claudio González Calderón
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Juan Claudio González Calderón (born 6 October 1975 in Santiago, Chile
) is a Chilean footballer, that currently plays for Deportes Iquique as centre back. Before joining Iquique, González had successful seasons with Audax Italiano and Universidad de Chile. At Audax was the most successful in the football career of González, during the 2007 season. The defender obtained important achievements in his career thanks to his coach in this time Raul Toro, who has also trained to González in Coquimbo Unido
, which meant a share of trust very important. At Universidad de Chile, González started playing with a bad level, but then he broke into the starting lineup and won the confidence of the Uruguayan coaches: Sergio Markarián
and Gerardo Pelusso
, to such an extent of winning the 2009 Apertura Tournament and reach the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores 2010.
He never has played for the Chilean national football team, but is a defender of extensive experience in Chilean football, with statistics such as: have scored at least one goal in every team that has played to date, having a total of 24 goals during 298 games in the Chilean Primera División and be one the players with more appearances in the first division of his country. Another relevant fact about González, is that started playing professionally recently at age 24 for Santiago Morning.
, Gustavo Biscayzacú
, Fernando Martel
, Carlos Tejas
, among others.
, team directed for the coach Raul Toro, who will influence too much in the career of the defender. His team reached advance to the finals of the 2005 Apertura Tournament, but was runner-up of the tournament, being defeated by Unión Española
.
In January 2006, González followed to his coach Raul Toro and both signed by Audax Italiano. The squad was conformed by players of great technical quality like Carlos Villanueva
, Roberto Cereceda
, Boris Rieloff
, Matías Campos Toro, among others. His team reached advance the finals of the 2006 Clausura Tournament, but again he and his team was defeated, now by Colo-Colo
. In the next season, his team again nearly won the tournament, but was won by Colo-Colo, after of be eliminated in the semi-finals of the playoffs of the Clausura Tournament 2007 by Universidad de Concepción.
In December 2007, Audax accepted a US$400.000 bid from Universidad de Chile for González, in a contract for the next three seasons.
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
) is a Chilean footballer, that currently plays for Deportes Iquique as centre back. Before joining Iquique, González had successful seasons with Audax Italiano and Universidad de Chile. At Audax was the most successful in the football career of González, during the 2007 season. The defender obtained important achievements in his career thanks to his coach in this time Raul Toro, who has also trained to González in Coquimbo Unido
Coquimbo Unido
Coquimbo Unido, is a Chilean football club based in the city of Coquimbo. The club was founded August 15, 1957 and plays in the second division of the Chilean football league...
, which meant a share of trust very important. At Universidad de Chile, González started playing with a bad level, but then he broke into the starting lineup and won the confidence of the Uruguayan coaches: Sergio Markarián
Sergio Markarián
Sergio Apraham Markarián is a Uruguayan-Armenian football coach. Currently, he is the head coach of the national football team of Peru.-Early life:...
and Gerardo Pelusso
Gerardo Pelusso
Gerardo Cono Pelusso Boyrie, better known as Gerardo Pelusso , is a Uruguayan football manager. It was chosen in the season 2006 as the best coach in the country in all the sport disciplines by the Uruguayan Olympic Committee.-Clubs:-Regionals:-Nacionals:-External links:...
, to such an extent of winning the 2009 Apertura Tournament and reach the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores 2010.
He never has played for the Chilean national football team, but is a defender of extensive experience in Chilean football, with statistics such as: have scored at least one goal in every team that has played to date, having a total of 24 goals during 298 games in the Chilean Primera División and be one the players with more appearances in the first division of his country. Another relevant fact about González, is that started playing professionally recently at age 24 for Santiago Morning.
Early career
His professional debut came in the 1999 season at Santiago Morning, when he was 24, a late age for a good development in the football. Despite of this, he was an undisputed titular in the team and during his period at Morning was teammate of successful players in the Chilean football like Álvaro OrmeñoÁlvaro Ormeño
Alvaro Andrés Ormeño Salazar is a Chilean football midfielder, who is currently playing for the prominent Chilean side Colo Colo. He debuted in Chile's second division with club Ñublense and later he played for Ovalle. In 2002 he made his debut in Chile's first division with club Santiago Morning...
, Gustavo Biscayzacú
Gustavo Biscayzacú
Gustavo Javier Biscayzacú Perea is a footballer, who currently plays for Portuguesa, also known as "grillito" .- Career :...
, Fernando Martel
Fernando Martel
Fernando Martel is a Chilean football offensive midfielder. He currently plays for Deportes Iquique of the first division in Chile.-Career:...
, Carlos Tejas
Carlos Tejas
Carlos Tejas Pastén is a Chilean footballer, also called "el cuchillo", currently plays for Club Deportivo O'Higgins. His position is Goalkeeper. He currently plays for Coquimbo Unido. Tejas was in Chile's squad for the 1997 Copa América and 1998 FIFA World Cup.-References:...
, among others.
Successful under Raul Toro
In 2003, González left Morning for Deportes Temuco, team of the same level of his former club (first division). In the next season, he signed by Coquimbo UnidoCoquimbo Unido
Coquimbo Unido, is a Chilean football club based in the city of Coquimbo. The club was founded August 15, 1957 and plays in the second division of the Chilean football league...
, team directed for the coach Raul Toro, who will influence too much in the career of the defender. His team reached advance to the finals of the 2005 Apertura Tournament, but was runner-up of the tournament, being defeated by Unión Española
Unión Española
Club Unión Española S.A.D.P is a professional Chilean football based in Independencia, Santiago de Chile. Founded by a Spanish immigrants on 18 May 1897, Unión Española have participated in the top-tier of Chilean football for all of their existence but two seasons in the late '90s .Unión Española...
.
In January 2006, González followed to his coach Raul Toro and both signed by Audax Italiano. The squad was conformed by players of great technical quality like Carlos Villanueva
Carlos Villanueva (footballer)
Carlos Andrés Villanueva Roland is a Chilean football player who is currently playing for Al Shabab.-Audax Italiano:In the Copa Libertadores 2007, the left-footed playmaker was the hub of Audax Italiano...
, Roberto Cereceda
Roberto Cereceda
Roberto Cereceda is a Chilean footballer, who currently plays for Universidad Católica of the Primera División in Chile.-Audax Italiano:...
, Boris Rieloff
Boris Rieloff
Boris Rieloff is a Chilean footballer, who currently plays as right back for Colo-Colo. His nicknames are "Flaco" and "Loco" .-Audax Italiano:...
, Matías Campos Toro, among others. His team reached advance the finals of the 2006 Clausura Tournament, but again he and his team was defeated, now by Colo-Colo
Colo-Colo
Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo...
. In the next season, his team again nearly won the tournament, but was won by Colo-Colo, after of be eliminated in the semi-finals of the playoffs of the Clausura Tournament 2007 by Universidad de Concepción.
In December 2007, Audax accepted a US$400.000 bid from Universidad de Chile for González, in a contract for the next three seasons.