Frickson Erazo facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Frickson Rafael Erazo Vivero | ||
| Date of birth | 5 May 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Esmeraldas, Ecuador | ||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 3+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre Back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2007 | El Nacional | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2011 | El Nacional | 68 | (2) |
| 2007 | → Técnico Universitario (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2012–2015 | Barcelona SC | 83 | (2) |
| 2014 | → Flamengo (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Grêmio (loan) | 23 | (2) |
| 2016–2018 | Atlético Mineiro | 22 | (0) |
| 2018 | → Vasco da Gama (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2018-2019 | Barcelona SC | 0 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | 9 de Octubre | 3 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2011–2018 | Ecuador | 64 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Frickson Rafael Erazo Vivero (born on 5 May 1988) is a retired professional footballer from Ecuador. He played as a centre back, which is a defensive position in football. Erazo was also a member of the Ecuador national football team.
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Club Career Highlights
Starting Out at El Nacional
Frickson Erazo began his journey in professional football at a club called El Nacional. He played for this team for six seasons, learning and growing as a defender. After his time there, he moved to Barcelona SC in January 2012.
Winning with Barcelona SC
Erazo made his first appearance for Barcelona SC on 2 February 2012. In that game, his team won 3–1 against Deportivo Cuenca. He scored his first goal for the club on 29 April 2012 in a 2–2 draw against LDU Quito. That season, he helped Barcelona SC win the Ecuadorian Serie A championship. This was a big achievement, as it was the club's first league title since 1997, and it was also Erazo's first major trophy in his career.
Playing in Brazil: Flamengo and Grêmio
In January 2014, Erazo moved to Brazil to play for Flamengo. He played his first game for them on 2 February 2014. He helped Flamengo win the Campeonato Carioca, which is the state championship for Rio de Janeiro.
The next year, on 17 January 2015, Erazo joined Grêmio on a loan deal for the whole year. A loan means a player temporarily plays for another team. He left Grêmio in December 2015.
Time at Atlético Mineiro
On 2 January 2016, Erazo joined another Brazilian club, Atlético Mineiro. He played for them for a couple of years.
Return to Barcelona SC and Retirement
In mid-2018, Erazo returned to Barcelona SC. However, he faced some issues that kept him from playing for the team.
After a short time playing for 9 de Octubre, Frickson Erazo announced that he was retiring from football on 13 February 2021.
International Career
Frickson Erazo also played for his country, the Ecuador national football team. He made his first appearance for Ecuador on 20 April 2011 in a friendly match against Argentina.
He scored his first goal for Ecuador on 7 June 2011 in a 1–1 draw against Greece. This game was played in New York City, United States. Erazo was chosen to be part of Ecuador's team for the 2011 Copa América, a big football tournament held in Argentina. He played in all three group games, but Ecuador did not win any matches and was eliminated early.
Erazo played in 64 international matches for Ecuador. He was also part of Ecuador's 23-man squad for the 2014 World Cup, which is one of the biggest football tournaments in the world.
International Goals for Ecuador
Erazo scored two goals for the Ecuador national team during his career:
- On 8 June 2011, he scored against Greece in a friendly match, which ended in a 1–1 draw.
- On 8 October 2015, he scored against Argentina in a qualifying match for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Ecuador won that game 2–0.
Honours
Here are some of the championships Frickson Erazo won with his teams:
- Barcelona SC
- Serie A: 2012
- Flamengo
- Campeonato Carioca: 2014
- Atlético Mineiro
- Campeonato Mineiro: 2017
- 9 de Octubre
- Ecuadorian Serie B: 2020
See also
In Spanish: Frickson Erazo para niños
