Jean Carlos Solórzano

This name uses Spanish naming customs; the first or paternal family name is Solórzano and the second or maternal family name is Madrigal.
Jean Carlos Solórzano
Personal information
Full name Jean Carlos Solórzano Madrigal
Date of birth 8 January 1988 (1988-01-08) (age 24)
Place of birth Nicoya, Costa Rica
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current club Melbourne Victory
Number 9
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2005– LD Alajuelense 61 (21)
2010–2011 → Brisbane Roar (loan) 25 (11)
2011– → Melbourne Victory (loan) 2 (0)
National team‡
2003–2005 Costa Rica U-17 9 (3)
2006–2007 Costa Rica U-20 11 (4)
2009– Costa Rica 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:00, 1 November 2011 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 17:30, 29 October 2010 (UTC)

Jean Carlos Solórzano Madrigal (born 8 January 1988) is a Costa Rican footballer who plays for Melbourne Victory in the Australian A-League, on loan from LD Alajuelense. He plays as a forward.

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Club career

He made his official debut with the first team during the 2005–2006 season, on December 14, against Santacruceña, with only 17 years, and played 29 minutes for his team. Since then, he has accumulated a total of 29 games and 10 goals. He was the best striker and top scorer for his team in the season that just ended, scoring eight goals in 17 games.[1]

Brisbane Roar FC

It was announced that he had signed with Australian A-League club Brisbane Roar on-loan for a year from LD Alajuelense.[2] Solorzano impressed at Brisbane, scoring 11 goals.[3] Solorzano went on to win the 2010/11 Hyundai A-League Grand Final in stunning fashion against Central Coast Mariners. He stated that he wanted to stay at the Roar.[4]

Melbourne Victory FC

It was announced on the 28th March 2011 that Melbourne Victory has signed Solorzano from Brisbane Roar, with LD Alajuelense extending his loan deal for one more season so that the move could take place. Solorzano will line up with Harry Kewell in the 2011/12 Hyundai A-League season.[5]

International career

Solórzano has represented Costa Rica at U-17 level, and played in the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship. He has also represented his country at U-20 level. He has been called up to the full senior Costa Rican squad on two occasions, however has not played in any matches.

Honors

With Brisbane Roar:

References

  1. ^ "Jean Carlos Solórzano: Desempeño" (in Spanish). La Nacion. http://www.nacion.com/ln_ee/futbol/campeonato2006-2007/stats/jugador2007.jsp?opcion=1&codigo=424&camp=17. Retrieved 2009-12-03. 
  2. ^ "Roar Sign Costa Rican Hitman". Australian FourFourTwo. July 15. http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/171936,roar-sign-costa-rican-hitman.aspx. Retrieved 15 July 2010. 
  3. ^ December 03, 2010 12:01AM (2010-12-03). "Nico's the man to make Brisbane roar, says Carlos Hernandez". Courier Mail. http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/soccer/nicos-the-man-to-make-brisbane-roar-says-carlos-hernandez/story-e6frepmf-1225964766392. Retrieved 2011-12-18. 
  4. ^ "Grand final goal may be last Roar act for striker Jean Carlos Solorzano". Courier Mail. 2011-03-12. http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/soccer/grand-final-goal-may-be-last-roar-act-for-striker-jean-carlos-solorzano/story-e6frepmf-1226019968682. Retrieved 2011-12-18. 
  5. ^ "Melbourne Victory | A-League Football Club". Mvfc.com.au. http://mvfc.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=39420. Retrieved 2011-12-18. 

External links

Melbourne Victory FC – current squad