Christian Suárez
 Suárez while playing for Barcelona SC | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Christian Andrés Suárez Valencia | ||
| Date of birth | November 2, 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Guayaquil, Ecuador | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Attacking Midfielder / Wing Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Atlas | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2007 | Deportivo Azogues | 29 | (1) |
| 2008 | LDU Quito | 18 | (1) |
| 2009 | Olmedo | 30 | (10) |
| 2010 | → El Nacional (loan) | 38 | (12) |
| 2010–2011 | Necaxa | 16 | (3) |
| 2011–2012 | Santos Laguna | 53 | (9) |
| 2013 | Pachuca | 16 | (2) |
| 2014 | Barcelona SC | 25 | (8) |
| 2015- | Atlas | 5 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2010– | Ecuador | 10 | (3) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of March 15, 2015. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Christian Andrés Suárez Valencia (born November 2, 1985 in Guayaquil) is an Ecuadorian footballer currently playing for Atlas of the Liga MX.
Club career
Suárez began his career with Deportivo Azogues in the Serie A of Ecuador. After his performances with the team, he soon got the attention of many clubs especially LDU Quito.
In 2008, Suárez transferred to LDU Quito as part of the squad who won the Copa Libertadores. Unfortunately, Suárez had little playing time and was only used as a substitute.
In 2009, Suárez joined Olmedo. He played regularly for the team as an attacking midfielder and set his teammates up to score goals. He finished the season with 10 impressive goals which made Olmedo take their option to buy him permanently.
In 2010, Suárez was loaned to El Nacional. He started the season as first choice striker where he didn't disappoint and became one of the league's top scorers. He ended the season with 12 goals.
In 2015, Suárez joined Atlas.
Club Necaxa
On December 14, 2010 Christian Suárez completed his transfer to Necaxa of Mexico,[1] same club where legendary Ecuadorian midfielder, Alex Aguinaga, played. He scored his first goals coming in a game against Toluca in which he scored twice to give Necaxa a 2–3 victory. Santos Laguna
Santos Laguna
In May 2011, Suárez joined Santos Laguna of the Primera División Mexicana after Necaxa was relegated.[2] Suárez occupied the extracomunitary player placer left by his compatriot Christian Benítez, who joined Club América. Suarez reached the Apertura 2011 League Final but came in second place to Tigres. After scoring 5 goals in the 2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League, Suarez again lost the final, this time to Club de Futbol Monterrey. After reaching his third final in Mexican football, Suarez won his first title with Santos Laguna, winning the Apertura 2012, against Monterrey.[3]
International career
Suárez was called up on October 12, 2010 to play against Poland. He scored his first international goal in a 2–0 friendly win versus Costa Rica on August 10, 2011.
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Final | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | August 10, 2011 | San José, Costa Rica |  Costa Rica | 0–1 | 0–2 | Friendly |
| 2. | September 2, 2011 | Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, Quito, |  Jamaica | 2–0 | 5–2 | Friendly |
| 3. | September 6, 2011 | Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, Quito, | Costa Rica | 1–0 | 4–0 | Friendly |
Honors
Club
- LDU Quito
- Copa Libertadores (1): 2008
- Santos Laguna
- Mexican Primera División (1): Clausura 2012
References
- ↑ Christian Suárez ficha por el Necaxa; Olivera va al América
- ↑ Christian Suárez refuerzo del Santos
- ↑
- Christian Suárez Liga MX stats at Medio Tiempo.com (Spanish)
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