Sebastián Domínguez
Encyclopedia
Sebastián Enrique Domínguez (born July 29, 1980) is an Argentine
football centre back who plays for Vélez Sársfield
in the Argentine Primera División.
in 1998. In 2004 he helped Newell's win the 2004 Apertura tournament, breaking the club's 12-year title drought. Subsequent to the championship, he was bought by third-party
Media Sports Investments
for £1.32 million, who loaned him along fellow Argentine players Carlos Tévez
and Javier Mascherano to Brazil
ian side Corinthians
. With his new club he won the 2005 season of the Brazilian Série A
.
During the 2007 January transfer window, Domínguez returned to Argentina to play for Estudiantes de La Plata
. He played with the team the whole year, and was signed by Mexican
side América
in January 2008. With América, Domínguez won the 2008 InterLiga.
On January 27, 2009, Argentine Primera División side Vélez Sársfield
signed the defender on a free transfer. He immediately established himself as a starter as center back playing along Nicolás Otamendi
. Domínguez featured in all 19 games of his first tournament in Vélez, the 2009 Clausura, helping the team clain the national championship. He was also a regular along Fernando Ortiz
as centre backs in Vélez' 2011 Clausura winning campaign (16 games), as well as the team's 2011 Copa Libertadores
semi-finalist campaign (playing all 12 games and scoring one goal).
for the Argentine national team
on August 31, 2009. He joined fellow Vélez Sársfield teammates Nicolás Otamendi
and Emiliano Papa
in the squad. With Argentina, he started the World Cup qualifier
games against Brazil
and Paraguay
(both defeats for Argentina).
Corinthians
América
Vélez Sársfield
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
football centre back who plays for Vélez Sársfield
Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield
Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield is a sports club based in the Liniers neighborhood of western Buenos Aires, Argentina. Vélez is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División, the top level of the Argentine league system...
in the Argentine Primera División.
Club career
Domínguez started his professional career playing for Newell's Old BoysNewell's Old Boys
Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys is an Argentine sports club based in Rosario. The club was founded on November 3, 1903, and is named after Isaac Newell, one of the pioneers of Argentine football...
in 1998. In 2004 he helped Newell's win the 2004 Apertura tournament, breaking the club's 12-year title drought. Subsequent to the championship, he was bought by third-party
Third-party ownership in association football
Third-party ownership in association football is the ownership of a player's economic rights by third-party sources, such as football agents, sports-management agencies, or other investors...
Media Sports Investments
Media Sports Investments
Media Sports Investments is a London-based international investment fund that until June 2006 was headed by the Iranian-born, British-educated, businessman Kia Joorabchian...
for £1.32 million, who loaned him along fellow Argentine players Carlos Tévez
Carlos Tévez
Carlos Alberto Tévez is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for English club Manchester City...
and Javier Mascherano to Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian side Corinthians
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, commonly just known as Corinthians , is a Brazilian football club based in the city of São Paulo. They play in the São Paulo state league, as well as the Brasileirão, Brazil's top national league...
. With his new club he won the 2005 season of the Brazilian Série A
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
The Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
.
During the 2007 January transfer window, Domínguez returned to Argentina to play for 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....
. He played with the team the whole year, and was signed by Mexican
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...
side 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 ....
in January 2008. With América, Domínguez won the 2008 InterLiga.
On January 27, 2009, Argentine Primera División side Vélez Sársfield
Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield
Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield is a sports club based in the Liniers neighborhood of western Buenos Aires, Argentina. Vélez is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División, the top level of the Argentine league system...
signed the defender on a free transfer. He immediately established himself as a starter as center back playing along Nicolás Otamendi
Nicolás Otamendi
Nicolás Hernán Gonzalo Otamendi is an Argentine football centre back who plays for F.C. Porto in the Portuguese Liga.-Vélez Sársfield:...
. Domínguez featured in all 19 games of his first tournament in Vélez, the 2009 Clausura, helping the team clain the national championship. He was also a regular along Fernando Ortiz
Fernando Ortiz (footballer)
Fernando Ortiz is an Argentine football defender who currently plays for Vélez Sársfield in the Argentine Primera División.-Career:...
as centre backs in Vélez' 2011 Clausura winning campaign (16 games), as well as the team's 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...
semi-finalist campaign (playing all 12 games and scoring one goal).
International career
Domínguez was called by coach Diego MaradonaDiego Maradona
Diego Armando Maradona is a retired Argentine football player and widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. Over the course of his professional club career Maradona played for Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla and Newell's Old Boys, setting...
for the Argentine national team
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
on August 31, 2009. He joined fellow Vélez Sársfield teammates Nicolás Otamendi
Nicolás Otamendi
Nicolás Hernán Gonzalo Otamendi is an Argentine football centre back who plays for F.C. Porto in the Portuguese Liga.-Vélez Sársfield:...
and Emiliano Papa
Emiliano Papa
Emiliano Ramiro Papa is an Argentine football left back or left winger who plays for Vélez Sársfield in the Argentine Primera División.-Club career:...
in the squad. With Argentina, he started the World Cup qualifier
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)
The South American zone of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification saw 10 teams competing for places in the finals which were held in South Africa. The format is identical to that used for the previous three World Cup qualification tournaments held by CONMEBOL...
games against Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
and Paraguay
Paraguay national football team
The Paraguay national football team is controlled by the Paraguayan Football Association and represents Paraguay in men's international football competitions. The team has reached the second round of the World Cup on four occasions . The 2010 trip also featured their first appearance in the...
(both defeats for Argentina).
Titles
Newell's Old Boys- Argentine Primera División (1): 2004 Apertura
Corinthians
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série ACampeonato Brasileiro Série AThe Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
(1): 2005
América
- InterLigaInterLigaThe InterLiga was a football competition from 2004 to 2010 between Mexican clubs to determine qualifying spots for that country in South America's premier club competition, the Copa Libertadores....
(1): 2008
Vélez Sársfield
- Argentine Primera División (2): 2009 Clausura, 2011 Clausura
External links
- Profile at Vélez Sársfield official website
- Argentine Primera statistics at Fútbol XXI
- Statistics at BDFA