Orlando Suárez

Orlando Suárez Azofra (born 21 November 1972) is a Spanish former footballer who played as a forward.[1]

Orlando Suárez
Personal information
Full name Orlando Suárez Azofra
Date of birth (1979-11-21) 21 November 1979
Place of birth Las Palmas, Spain
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
Las Palmas
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1989–2003 Las Palmas 341 (83)
2003–2005 Universidad de Las Palmas 34 (4)
International career
Canary Islands
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

As a youth player, Suárez joined the youth academy of Spanish side Las Palmas.[2]

Club career

Suárez debuted for Spanish side Las Palmas at the age of sixteen.[3] At the age of seventeen, he became the club's youngest goalscorer.[4] He was known for forming an attacking trio with Chili and Eloy Jiménez.[5] He helped the club earn promotion from the Spanish third tier to the Spanish La Liga.[6] He is regarded as one of the most important players in club history.[7]

International career

Suárez played for the Canary Islands autonomous football team. Previously, he represented Spain at youth international level.[8]

Post-playing career

After retiring from professional football, Suárez was involved in local politics.[9]

Style of play

Suárez mainly operated as a striker and was known for his speed.[9]

References
  1. "Orlando Suárez: un depredador del área y jugón".
  2. "Orlando Suárez, orgullo de la cantera de la UD Las Palmas".
  3. "Orlando Suárez: y parece que fue ayer". tintaamarilla.es.
  4. "Orlando Suárez: "Nunca me sentí un goleador"". tintaamarilla.es.
  5. "Orlando, Eloy y Chili: un tridente de 62 goles". tintaamarilla.es.
  6. "Orlando recuerda con nostalgia su pasado en la UD". tiempodecanarias.com.
  7. "Orlando, el embajador de la historia amarilla". tintaamarilla.es.
  8. "Orlando Suárez - article".
  9. "¿Quién es Orlando Suárez?". laprovincia.es.
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