Arnold Peralta facts for kids
Peralta with Rangers in 2013
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Arnold Fabián Peralta Sosa | ||
| Date of birth | 29 March 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | La Ceiba, Honduras | ||
| Date of death | 10 December 2015 (aged 26) | ||
| Place of death | La Ceiba, Honduras | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2008–2013 | Vida | 114 | (2) |
| 2013–2015 | Rangers | 24 | (1) |
| 2015 | Olimpia | 23 | (1) |
| Total | 161 | (4) | |
| National team | |||
| 2009 | Honduras U20 | 3 | (1) |
| 2010 | Honduras U21 | 2 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Honduras U23 | 9 | (0) |
| 2011–2015 | Honduras | 26 | (0) |
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Arnold Fabián Peralta Sosa (born March 29, 1989 – died December 10, 2015) was a talented Honduran footballer (soccer player). He played as a defensive midfielder, which means he helped protect his team's goal.
Arnold started his professional career in 2008 with a team called Vida in his home country. Five years later, he moved to Scotland to play for the famous club Rangers. While with Rangers, he helped them win the Scottish League One championship in the 2013–14 season.
After leaving Rangers in early 2015, he went back to Honduras and joined Olimpia. Arnold also played for the Honduras national football team 26 times. He even represented his country at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Sadly, he could not play in the 2014 FIFA World Cup because of an injury.
Arnold Peralta passed away on December 10, 2015, in his hometown of La Ceiba. He was 26 years old.
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Playing Career
Club Teams
Starting at Vida
Arnold Peralta was born in La Ceiba, Honduras. He began his football journey in 2008 with his local team, Vida. This team played in the top football league in Honduras, the Liga Nacional.
Moving to Rangers
In June 2013, Arnold agreed to join the Scottish club Rangers. This was a big move for him! He signed a four-year contract. He was able to start playing for Rangers in September 2013.
Arnold scored his first goal for Rangers in a friendly game against Dundee. Later, he scored his first goal in a real competition against Stranraer on April 26, 2014. This game was a 3–0 win for Rangers at their home stadium, Ibrox. That season, Rangers won the Scottish League One championship.
In January 2015, Arnold and Rangers decided to end his contract early. He then tried out for a team in Kazakhstan, Shakhter Karagandy, but he didn't sign with them.
Returning to Olimpia
After his time in Scotland, Arnold Peralta returned to Honduras. He signed with Olimpia, another big team in his home country.
Playing for Honduras
Arnold was a very important player for his country. He was the captain of the Honduran Under-20 team. He helped them qualify for the 2009 FIFA World Youth Championship in Egypt. He played three games in that tournament and even scored a goal against Hungary.
He also played for Honduras at the 2012 Summer Olympics. His first game there was on July 26, 2012, a 2–2 draw against Morocco in Glasgow, Scotland.
Arnold made his first appearance for the senior Honduras team in September 2011. This was in a friendly game against Paraguay. He played in seven FIFA World Cup qualification matches and also in the 2013 Copa Centroamericana tournament. Sadly, he missed the 2014 FIFA World Cup because of an injury. By the time he passed away, he had played 26 games for his country.
His Passing
Arnold Peralta passed away tragically on December 10, 2015. This happened outside a shopping mall in his hometown of La Ceiba. He was only 26 years old.
Two days later, a moment of silence was held at Ibrox, the home stadium of Rangers. This was before a game between Rangers and Morton, to remember Arnold.
Honours
- Rangers
- Scottish League One: 2013–14
See also
In Spanish: Arnold Peralta para niños
