Aldo Leão Ramírez facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Aldo Leao Ramírez Sierra | ||
| Date of birth | 18 April 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Santa Marta, Colombia | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Central Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Atlético Nacional | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1999–2005 | Santa Fe | 192 | (22) |
| 2005–2007 | Atlético Nacional | 78 | (11) |
| 2008–2014 | Morelia | 196 | (12) |
| 2009 | → Atlético Nacional (loan) | 15 | (1) |
| 2014–2016 | Atlas | 52 | (2) |
| 2016 | → Cruz Azul (loan) | 31 | (2) |
| 2017–2019 | Atlético Nacional | 86 | (10) |
| 2019–2020 | Rionegro Águilas | 30 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 2001 | Colombia U20 | 8 | (1) |
| 2002–2014 | Colombia | 30 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:05, 17 January 2021 (UTC) | |||
Aldo Leao Ramírez Sierra (born on April 18, 1981) is a talented Colombian footballer. He also has Mexican citizenship.
Ramírez started his professional journey with Santa Fe in Colombia. He later played for Atlético Nacional, where he helped his team win two league titles in a row. In 2008, Aldo moved to the Mexican club Monarcas Morelia. He spent most of his career there. Ramírez helped Morelia win the 2010 North American SuperLiga and the Apertura 2013 Copa MX. He even became the team captain for Morelia in 2014.
Aldo Ramírez also played for the Colombian national team at both youth and senior levels. He first played for the senior team in 2002. His first goal for Colombia was in 2005 during a game against England.
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Aldo Ramírez's Football Journey
Starting with Santa Fe
Aldo Ramírez grew up playing in the youth academy of Atlético Nacional. He made his first professional appearance with Independiente Santa Fe in 1999. In his first year, Santa Fe reached the final of the 1999 Copa Merconorte. They lost the final in a penalty shootout.
In the year 2000, Ramírez helped Santa Fe finish second in the league. He played in 36 games and scored three goals. He continued to play many games for Santa Fe in the following years. In 2004, he scored eight goals for the team.
In 2005, Santa Fe made it to the playoffs again. They reached the league final against Atlético Nacional. Ramírez played in both games of the final, but Santa Fe lost 2–0.
Playing for Atlético Nacional
After the 2005 season, Ramírez joined Atlético Nacional. This was the same team that had just beaten Santa Fe in the final. His first season with Nacional was not easy, and the team did not make the semifinals. In 2006, injuries limited his playing time.
Winning Back-to-Back Titles
In 2007, Atlético Nacional had a great start to the season. Ramírez played a key role in the team. He helped Nacional win their group and reach the final against Atlético Huila. Nacional won the first game 1–0. In the second game, Nacional won 2–1, securing their first league title. Ramírez was a very important player in this championship win.
Nacional continued their success in the second tournament of 2007. They went undefeated in their first eight league games. Ramírez was a regular starter for the team. Nacional finished first in the league. They reached their second straight final, this time against La Equidad. Nacional won both games of the final, winning their second title in a row. Ramírez was again seen as one of the most important players. He played 46 games and scored 9 goals in 2007.
Moving to Morelia in Mexico
On December 20, 2007, Ramírez moved to the Mexican club Monarcas Morelia. He made his first appearance for Morelia in a tournament game in Houston, Texas. His league debut for Morelia was a 1–0 win against Veracruz. In his second game, Ramírez scored two goals as Morelia won 3–2 against Pachuca.
A Short Return to Colombia
After two seasons in Mexico, Ramírez was loaned back to his old club, Atlético Nacional, for six months in 2009. He played in 15 games and scored one goal. After this loan, Morelia wanted him back, and he returned to Mexico.
Success with Morelia
Ramírez started the 2009 season strong, scoring a goal in his first game back with Morelia. He helped Morelia finish third in the league, which meant they qualified for the playoffs. Morelia reached the semifinals but lost to Cruz Azul.
In the 2010 season, Ramírez helped Morelia qualify for the playoffs again. They reached the semifinals but were eliminated by Santos Laguna. Ramírez also played in the Copa Libertadores for Morelia.
Winning the SuperLiga and Copa MX
Ramírez missed part of the 2010 season due to health issues. He could not play in the 2010 North American SuperLiga final, which Morelia won.
In the 2011 season, Ramírez became a crucial part of Morelia's midfield. He helped the team go on an eight-game unbeaten streak. Morelia finished third in the league and made it to the playoffs. They defeated Club América and Cruz Azul to reach their first league final since 2003. In the final, Morelia faced UNAM. The first game was a 1–1 draw. In the second game, UNAM scored a late goal to win the title. Ramírez was praised for his performance in the final.
In the 2011-2012 season, Ramírez played every regular season game for Morelia. He also made his CONCACAF Champions League debut. Morelia reached the semifinals of the league playoffs but lost to Santos Laguna.
In the 2012-2013 season, Ramírez continued to be a key player for Morelia. He provided several assists throughout the season. Morelia finished fourth in the league and reached the playoffs. They faced Cruz Azul in the quarterfinals and were eliminated.
In the 2013-2014 season, Ramírez scored goals against Atlas, Monterrey, and Chiapas F.C.. He helped Morelia win their group in the Apertura 2013 Copa MX. In the quarterfinals, Ramírez scored a goal and assisted another to help Morelia advance. Morelia then defeated Monterrey to reach the final. In the final against Atlas, Ramírez assisted a goal. The game ended in a 3–3 draw, leading to penalty kicks. Morelia won the penalty shootout 3–1, and Ramírez lifted his first championship trophy with Morelia.
After the 2013-2014 season, Ramírez was named captain of Morelia.
Playing for Colombia
Aldo Ramírez made his first appearance for the Colombian national team on November 20, 2002. He played in friendly games in 2003 and 2005. Ramírez scored his first international goal in a friendly game against England in 2005. Colombia lost that game 3–2. He also played in the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup, where Colombia reached the semifinals.
In 2007, Ramírez played in three World Cup qualifying matches. He received another call-up to the national team in 2012 by the new manager, José Pékerman. Ramírez started the game against Mexico, which Colombia won 2–0. Pékerman often called Ramírez for World Cup qualifiers and friendly games. Ramírez was known for his strong performances when coming off the bench.
On September 11, 2012, Ramírez came off the bench in a World Cup qualifier against Chile. Five minutes later, he assisted Radamel Falcao for a goal that helped Colombia win 3–1. Colombia later qualified for their first World Cup in 16 years in 2013.
Career Statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Santa Fe | |||||||||||
| 1999 | 4 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | |||
| 2000 | 36 | 3 | — | 36 | 3 | ||||||
| 2001 | 35 | 3 | — | 35 | 3 | ||||||
| 2002 | 39 | 7 | — | 39 | 7 | ||||||
| 2003 | 21 | 1 | — | 21 | 1 | ||||||
| 2004 | 33 | 8 | — | 33 | 8 | ||||||
| 2005 | 24 | 0 | — | 24 | 0 | ||||||
| Total | 192 | 22 | — | 2 | 0 | — | 194 | 22 | |||
| Atlético Nacional | 2005 | 11 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | — | 16 | 2 | ||
| 2006 | 21 | 1 | — | 5 | 0 | — | 26 | 1 | |||
| 2007 | 46 | 9 | — | 4 | 0 | — | 50 | 9 | |||
| Atlético Nacional (loan) | 2009 | 15 | 1 | — | 15 | 1 | |||||
| Total | 93 | 12 | — | 14 | 1 | — | 107 | 13 | |||
| Morelia | 2007–08 | 16 | 2 | — | 3 | 0 | 19 | 2 | |||
| 2008–09 | 14 | 1 | — | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 | ||||
| 2009–10 | 35 | 2 | — | 2 | 0 | — | 37 | 2 | |||
| 2010–11 | 26 | 1 | — | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | ||||
| 2011–12 | 38 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | — | 45 | 0 | |||
| 2012–13 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 34 | 0 | ||||
| 2013–14 | 33 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 38 | 7 | ||
| Total | 196 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 218 | 13 | |
| Career Total | 481 | 46 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 519 | 49 | |
International
| Colombia national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 30 | 1 |
Honours
Atletico Nacional
- Categoría Primera A (2): 2007-I, 2007-II
Morelia
- North American SuperLiga (1): 2010
- Copa MX (1): Apertura 2013
See also
In Spanish: Aldo Leão Ramírez para niños
