Derlis Florentín facts for kids
Derlis Javier Florentín Noguera was a talented football player from Paraguay. He was known as a striker, which means he played in a position to score goals. Derlis was born on January 9, 1984, and sadly passed away on March 28, 2010. He played for many different clubs during his career and also represented his home country, Paraguay, in youth tournaments.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Derlis Javier Florentín Noguera | ||
Date of birth | 9 January 1984 | ||
Place of birth | Caacupé, Paraguay | ||
Date of death | 28 March 2010 | (aged 26)||
Place of death | Eusebio Ayala, Paraguay | ||
Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Playing position | Striker | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
2001–2002 | Deportivo Humaitá | ||
2003 | Gimnasia | 3 | (0) |
2004 | Sportivo Luqueño | ||
2005 | Mito HollyHock | 17 | (8) |
2005 | Consadole Sapporo | 19 | (1) |
2006 | Sportivo Luqueño | ||
2006 | Barcelona | ||
2007 | Palmeiras | ||
2007 | Nacional | ||
2008 | Danubio | ||
2008 | Alianza Lima | 8 | (1) |
2009 | Barcelona | ? | (1) |
2009 | Nacional | 2 | (0) |
2010 | Atenas | 2 | (1) |
National team | |||
2001 | Paraguay U–17 | ||
2003 | Paraguay U–20 | ||
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Derlis Florentín's Football Journey
Derlis Florentín began his football career playing for a team called Deportivo Humaitá. This was the start of his journey as a professional football player.
Playing for His Country: Paraguay Teams
Derlis was a very important player for his country. He played for the Paraguay national football team at both the Under-17 (U17) and Under-20 (U20) levels. He helped these teams win the exciting Milk Cup competition twice, once in 2001 and again in 2003. Winning this cup was a big achievement for him and his teammates.
Derlis's Club Adventures Around the World
Throughout his career, Derlis played for many different football clubs in several countries. After starting with Humaitá, he played for teams like Sportivo Luqueño in Paraguay.
He also had a chance to play in Japan in 2005. There, he joined Mito HollyHock and later Consadole Sapporo. During his time in Japan, he played in 36 games and scored 9 goals.
Later, Derlis played for clubs in other countries too, such as Barcelona in Ecuador, Palmeiras in Brazil, and Alianza Lima in Peru. He also played for Nacional and Danubio in Uruguay, and Atenas. His career showed he was a player who could adapt to different leagues and teams.
A Sad Farewell
Sadly, Derlis Florentín passed away on March 28, 2010. He was involved in a car accident. He was taken to a hospital, but he died shortly after. His friend, Aléxis Afonso, also passed away in the same accident. It was a very sad day for his family, friends, and the football community.
Achievements and Trophies
Derlis Florentín's main achievements include:
- Milk Cup: He won this competition twice, in 2001 and 2003, while playing for the Paraguay youth national teams.
See also
In Spanish: Derlis Florentín para niños