Hendry Thomas facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hendry Bernardo Thomas Suazo | ||
| Date of birth | 23 February 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | La Ceiba, Honduras | ||
| Height | 1.80m | ||
| Playing position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Olimpia Reservas | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2001–2009 | Olimpia | 143 | (6) |
| 2009–2012 | Wigan Athletic | 55 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Colorado Rapids | 35 | (2) |
| 2014 | FC Dallas | 10 | (0) |
| 2015 | Fort Lauderdale Strikers | 15 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Olimpia | 9 | (0) |
| Total | 267 | (8) | |
| National team | |||
| 2007–2008 | Honduras U23 | 7 | (3) |
| 2005–2011 | Honduras | 52 | (2) |
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Hendry Bernardo Thomas Suazo (born 23 February 1985) is a former footballer from Honduras. He was known as Buchuca and played as a defensive midfielder. Hendry was a strong player who worked very hard on the field. He was also good with the ball, which helped him play well in his midfield role.
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Club Football Journey
Starting Out in Honduras
Hendry Thomas began his professional football career with Olimpia in Honduras. He made his first appearance on 26 September 2001. At that time, he was only 16 years old. Olimpia is a well-known club in Tegucigalpa. During his time there, Olimpia won many games in the Liga Nacional de Fútbol. Hendry even scored the 2000th goal in the club's history.
Playing in England with Wigan
In July 2009, Hendry moved to England to play for Premier League team Wigan Athletic. He signed a three-year contract. He made his first game for Wigan on 15 August 2009, against Aston Villa. Wigan won that game 2–0, and Hendry helped set up one of the goals.
Early in his first season, Hendry played very well. He formed a strong partnership with another midfielder, Mohamed Diamé. Their manager, Roberto Martínez, praised their performances. Hendry played in 33 games in his first season. He was a regular player for Wigan during the 2009–10 and 2010–11 seasons.
In the 2010–11 season, Wigan faced the risk of being moved down to a lower league. Hendry did not play as much towards the end of that season. However, Wigan managed to stay in the Premier League by winning their last game. Hendry still played in 30 games that season. After the 2011–12 season, Hendry left Wigan when his contract ended.
Moving to Major League Soccer
On 20 August 2012, Hendry Thomas signed with the Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States. He was excited about this new challenge. He played his first game for the Rapids on 31 August 2012.
On 30 March 2013, Hendry scored his first goal for the Colorado Rapids. It was a penalty kick in a game that ended in a 2–2 draw. He later moved to FC Dallas for the 2014 season.
Playing for Honduras
Hendry Thomas also played for the Honduras national team. He made his first appearance for his country in February 2005. He has played in a total of 52 games for Honduras and scored 2 goals.
He represented Honduras in 15 FIFA World Cup qualification matches. He also played in the 2008 Summer Olympics. In 2010, he was part of the Honduran team that played in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He also took part in several other international tournaments.
International Goals
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 March 2008 | Lockhart Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, United States |  Colombia |
2 – 1 | 2–1 | Friendly |
| 2 | 11 October 2008 | Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano, San Pedro Sula, Honduras |  Canada |
3 – 1 | 3–1 | World Cup 2010 Qualifier |
About Hendry's Life
In October 2013, Hendry Thomas received his U.S. green card. This meant he was considered a domestic player for MLS teams.
While playing for the Colorado Rapids, his teammates gave him the nickname "El Patrón." Before that, he was called "El Doctór" when he played in Honduras.
See also
In Spanish: Hendry Thomas para niños
