Lucas Wílchez
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Lucas Daniel Wilchez is an Argentine footballer
that currently plays for Chilean side Colo-Colo
as attacking midfielder.
in the Argentine 2nd division before making his breakthrough into the Estudiantes first team squad in 2007, although he has mainly been used as a substitute.
In August 2008 he joined Talleres de Córdoba.
He made his debut in a 0–0 draw against Larisa on 23 August 2009. He scored a twice against Panionios, thanks for Wílchez his club won 2–0. He was a frequently player in the starting lineup of the club. During his pass for the club, he had two goals, four assistances in 19 appearances.
agreed transfer terms with Estudiantes
for Wílchez's services on 19 June 2010. The player arrive to the team for one-season on loan and joined to the club's pre-season at Canada
in the city of Edmonton
during the morning of this day. He was officially on 27 June, after the club's pre-season at North America.
Wílchez made his debut for Colo-Colo on 7 July 2011 in a pre-season friendly against Olimpia, playing the full 90th minutes during the 2–2 draw, that was won by his club 4–3 on penalties. He had a great match, in where he paired with his team-mate Macnelly Torres
and showed his abilities. His competitive debut was for a league game in a 2–0 home win over Everton. Wilchez's first goal came on 1 August against Unión San Felipe
in a 5–2 win, scoring the first goal at the 11th minute. Despite his influence in the field, Wílchez was quickly known by Colo-Colo fans as Peter Veneno, character portrayed by Daniel Alcaino, who realizates the parody of the former Chilean goalscorer and legend Iván Zamorano
.
Initially, Colo-Colo used him as a right midfielder, but with the pass of time he was used as central midfielder, having more connection in the plays with the playmaker Cristobal Jorquera
, using his velocity, vision and creativity to optimum effect. This factors made that Wílchez had more continuity in the club, being a very regular player.
(who had as starter to Wílchez), and then contracting to his countrymen Américo Gallego
as coach, the player had the same continuity that had with Cagna, being a frequently in the coach's starting XI.
On 1 March 2011, Wílchez scored his first Copa Libertadores goal in a 4–2 away win over Deportivo Táchira at Venezuela
, the player scored the last goal fo the club in the game at the 83rd minute. His first goal in the 2011 Apertura Tournament
, in a 2–0 win against Unión La Calera
, scoring the first of the victory, including also Wílchez was elected the man of the match according to CDF
commentators. In his third appearance at the 2011 Copa Libertadores
against Santos, Wilchez give a goal pass to Diego Rubio
for the second goal of Colo-Colo in a 3–2 defeat. His good performance made that his former club, but owner of rights, Estudiantes de la Plata
will have him in their plans for the second half, and if the club try to acquire the rights of Wílchez, will have to pay US$750.000. However, the club paid this fee and signed the player for three-seasons.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
that currently plays for Chilean side 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...
as attacking midfielder.
Estudiantes de la Plata
Wilchez came through the Estudiantes youth system, he spent several years on loan to San Martín de San Juan and Club Atlético TigreClub Atlético Tigre
Club Atlético Tigre is a football club from Victoria, San Fernando Partido, Buenos Aires, Argentina. At the end of the 2006-2007 season the club was promoted to the Primera Division Argentina...
in the Argentine 2nd division before making his breakthrough into the Estudiantes first team squad in 2007, although he has mainly been used as a substitute.
In August 2008 he joined Talleres de Córdoba.
Asteras Tripolis
In August 2009, Wílchez signed for the Greece Super League side Asteras Tripolis, the player arrive to the club for one-season loan.He made his debut in a 0–0 draw against Larisa on 23 August 2009. He scored a twice against Panionios, thanks for Wílchez his club won 2–0. He was a frequently player in the starting lineup of the club. During his pass for the club, he had two goals, four assistances in 19 appearances.
2010 season
During the winter transfer, Colo-ColoColo-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...
agreed transfer terms with Estudiantes
Estudiantes de La Plata
Club Estudiantes de La Plata , simply referred to as Estudiantes, is an Argentine professional sports club based in La Plata. The club's football team currently competes in the Primera División, where it has spent most of its history....
for Wílchez's services on 19 June 2010. The player arrive to the team for one-season on loan and joined to the club's pre-season at Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
in the city of Edmonton
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
during the morning of this day. He was officially on 27 June, after the club's pre-season at North America.
Wílchez made his debut for Colo-Colo on 7 July 2011 in a pre-season friendly against Olimpia, playing the full 90th minutes during the 2–2 draw, that was won by his club 4–3 on penalties. He had a great match, in where he paired with his team-mate Macnelly Torres
Macnelly Torres
Macnelly Torres is a Colombian footballer who currently plays for Atlético Nacional and for the Colombia national football team best known for his very accurate through passes...
and showed his abilities. His competitive debut was for a league game in a 2–0 home win over Everton. Wilchez's first goal came on 1 August against Unión San Felipe
Unión San Felipe
Unión San Felipe is a Chilean Football club, their hometown is San Felipe in the V Región of Valparaíso. They are playing in top level of the Chilean football league, the Primera División....
in a 5–2 win, scoring the first goal at the 11th minute. Despite his influence in the field, Wílchez was quickly known by Colo-Colo fans as Peter Veneno, character portrayed by Daniel Alcaino, who realizates the parody of the former Chilean goalscorer and legend Iván Zamorano
Iván Zamorano
Iván Luis Zamorano Zamora is a retired Chilean football striker. Along with former world-class forward Marcelo Salas and former world player of the year Elias Figueroa he is regarded as one of Chile's most recognized footballers.He was a member of the Chilean national team and played in the 1998...
.
Initially, Colo-Colo used him as a right midfielder, but with the pass of time he was used as central midfielder, having more connection in the plays with the playmaker Cristobal Jorquera
Cristóbal Jorquera
Cristóbal Andrés Jorquera Torres is a Chilean footballer, who currently plays attacking midfielder for Italian club Genoa.-Colo-Colo:After many years in the Colo-Colo youth squads, in January 2006 Jorquera was promoted to the first team...
, using his velocity, vision and creativity to optimum effect. This factors made that Wílchez had more continuity in the club, being a very regular player.
2011 season
The season started of worst form for Colo-Colo, firing to the manager Diego CagnaDiego Cagna
Diego Sebastián Cagna is an Argentine football coach. He was a footballer, playing in the midfield, he retired in 2005, and a few years later he became a coach.- Career :...
(who had as starter to Wílchez), and then contracting to his countrymen Américo Gallego
Américo Gallego
Américo Rubén "El Tolo" Gallego is an Argentine football coach and former player, he played 73 times for the Argentina national team during his playing career.-Playing career:...
as coach, the player had the same continuity that had with Cagna, being a frequently in the coach's starting XI.
On 1 March 2011, Wílchez scored his first Copa Libertadores goal in a 4–2 away win over Deportivo Táchira at Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
, the player scored the last goal fo the club in the game at the 83rd minute. His first goal in the 2011 Apertura Tournament
2011 Chilean Primera División season
The 2011 Primera División del Fútbol Profesional Chileno season is the 80th season of top-flight football in Chile...
, in a 2–0 win against Unión La Calera
Unión La Calera
Unión La Calera is a Chilean Football club, their home town is La Calera in Chile. They currently play in 1st division of Chilean football Liga Chilena de Fútbol: Primera División...
, scoring the first of the victory, including also Wílchez was elected the man of the match according to CDF
Canal del Fútbol (Chile)
Canal del Fútbol, also known by its initials CDF, is a privately owned cable TV channel of Chile. It launched in 2003 and is owned by CDF S.A.-History:...
commentators. In his third appearance at the 2011 Copa Libertadores
2011 Copa Libertadores
The 2011 Copa Libertadores de América was the 52nd edition of the Copa Libertadores, CONMEBOL's premier international club tournament. It was held from January 25 to June 22 of the same year...
against Santos, Wilchez give a goal pass to Diego Rubio
Diego Rubio
Diego Iván Rubio Köstner is a Chilean football player who plays as a striker for Sporting CP, in Liga ZON Sagres, and the Chile national team....
for the second goal of Colo-Colo in a 3–2 defeat. His good performance made that his former club, but owner of rights, Estudiantes de la Plata
Estudiantes de La Plata
Club Estudiantes de La Plata , simply referred to as Estudiantes, is an Argentine professional sports club based in La Plata. The club's football team currently competes in the Primera División, where it has spent most of its history....
will have him in their plans for the second half, and if the club try to acquire the rights of Wílchez, will have to pay US$750.000. However, the club paid this fee and signed the player for three-seasons.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||||
| Estudiantes La Plata | 2007-08 2007-08 in Argentine football 2007–08 season of Argentine football was the 117th season of competitive football in Argentina.-Primera División:*Apertura champion: Lanús .**Top scorer: Germán Denis .*Clausura champion: River Plate .... |
16 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 16 | 0 | - | - | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | ||||
| Asteras Tripolis | 2009-10 | 19 | 2 | – | 0 | 0 | 19 | 2 | ||||
| Total | 19 | 2 | 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... | 2010 2010 Chilean Primera División season The 2010 Primera División del Fútbol Profesional Chileno season was the 79th season of top-flight football in Chile. Originally comprising two tournaments, the 2010 season was the first single-stage season since 2001... |
20 | 2 | – | 2 | 0 | 22 | 2 | |
| 2011 2011 Chilean Primera División season The 2011 Primera División del Fútbol Profesional Chileno season is the 80th season of top-flight football in Chile... |
16 | 2 | – | 5 | 1 | 21 | 3 | |||||
| Total | 36 | 4 | - | - | 7 | 1 | 43 | 5 | ||||
| Career total | 71 | 6 | - | - | 8 | 1 | 79 | 7 | ||||