Álvaro José Domínguez Cabezas (born 10 June 1981) is a Colombian former professional footballer.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Álvaro José Domínguez Cabezas | ||
Date of birth | 10 June 1981 | ||
Place of birth | El Cerrito, Valle del Cauca, Colombia | ||
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
2000 | 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) |
International career | |||
2003–2007 | Colombia | 7 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 July 2009] |
He is the older brother of the fellow footballer Juan Guillermo Domínguez.
Career
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editÁlvaro 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
editHe played for Colombia at the 2007 Copa America against Paraguay, as well as in friendlies before the tournament.
Honours
editDeportivo Cali
- Copa Mustang (1): 2005-II
- Superliga Colombiana (1): 2014
Sion
References
edit- ^ "Sion secure Colombian coup". UEFA.com. 3 July 2007. Retrieved 23 March 2009.
- ^ "Switzerland Cup Details". RSSSF. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
External links
edit- Álvaro Domínguez at National-Football-Teams.com
- Player Profile FC Sion-Online