Francisco Usúcar

Francisco "Pancho" Usúcar (born 17 April 1986) is a Uruguayan footballer who plays for Bangladesh Premier League club Sheikh Russel KC.

Francisco Usúcar
Personal information
Full name Francisco Andres Usucar Pasquetta
Date of birth (1986-04-17) 17 April 1986
Place of birth Montevideo, Uruguay
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Central Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Sheikh Russel KC
Number 8
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2008 Defensor Sporting 1 (0)
2007–2008 → Rampla Juniors (loan) 11 (0)
2008–2011 Central Español 56 (1)
2011–2012 Adelaide United 29 (0)
2012–2013 Técnico Universitario 26 (0)
2013–2014 Sheikh Russel KC ? (?)
2015 Macará ? (?)
2015 Atenas 14 (0)
International career‡
2001–2003 Uruguay U-17 13 (2)
2004–2005 Uruguay U-20 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 October 2016
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13 December 2010

Club career

Central Español

Usucar was transferred to Central Español in mid-2008. He played three championships with such team, and scored one goal in the 2010–11 season against River Plate.[1]

Adelaide United

On 13 November 2011 it was announced he had signed for A-League club Adelaide United.[2] Usúcar made his debut as a starting squad member for Adelaide United on 9 January 2011 win over arch-rivals Melbourne Victory in Melbourne. Usúcar has represented Uruguay's U-20 and U-17 national teams. He has played in Uruguay's Primera Division with Central Español contrary to reports he was never on loan to Greek Superleague Club Panathinaikos.[3][4] After impressing on debut, Usucar signed a 2-year contract extension.[5] Since arriving in Adelaide in January 2011, Usucar has made 34 appearances in all competitions for Adelaide United, consisting of 29 Hyundai A-League games and five in this year's AFC Champions League competition.

Técnico Universitario

Usúcar had attracted interest from Ecuadorian Serie A club Técnico Universitario and he signalled his interest to Adelaide United of his desire to move on.[6] On Wednesday, 11 July 2012 it was announced he had signed for Técnico Universitario.

Career statistics

(Current as of 15 July 2013)

Club Season League Finals/Cup Continental International Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Defensor Sporting 2006–07 1000000010
Rampla Juniors 2007–08 110200000130
Central Español 2008–09 180000000180
2009–10 260000000260
2010–11 121000000121
Adelaide United 2010–11 6010000070
2011–12 220004000260
Técnico Universitario 2012 190000000190
2013 7000000070
Total Career12213040001291

References
  1. "River Plate 1 – 3 Central Español". Central Español FC. golgolgol.net. 5 September 2010. Retrieved 6 September 2010.
  2. Migliaccio, Val (13 November 2010). "Reds sign Pancho". AdelaideNow. Retrieved 13 December 2010.
  3. "Francisco Usucar". Adelaide United FC. A-League. Retrieved 16 February 2012.
  4. "Adelaide United end hoodoo with emphatic victory". Adelaide United FC. A-League. 9 January 2011. Retrieved 10 January 2011.
  5. "Pancho to call Adelaide home". Adelaide United FC. A-League. 19 January 2011. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 19 January 2011.
  6. au.fourfourtwo.com/news/245334,surplus-usucar-exits-adelaide.aspx
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