Jerry Palacios facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jerry Nelson Palacios Suazo | ||
| Date of birth | 1 November 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | La Ceiba, Honduras | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2005 | Olimpia | ? | (9) |
| 2005–2006 | Motagua | 23 | (5) |
| 2006 | Olimpia | 12 | (4) |
| 2007 | Vida | 31 | (6) |
| 2007–2008 | Olimpia | 7 | (1) |
| 2008–2010 | Marathón | 39 | (18) |
| 2010 | Hangzhou Greentown | 15 | (2) |
| 2011 | Hunan Billows | 23 | (6) |
| 2012 | Marathón | 10 | (2) |
| 2012 | Platense | 21 | (6) |
| 2013–2014 | Alajuelense | 29 | (15) |
| 2015–2016 | ATM | 2 | (0) |
| 2016 | Real Sociedad | 16 | (6) |
| 2016–2017 | Vida | 25 | (3) |
| 2018 | Real de Minas | 10 | (1) |
| 2019 | Belmopan Bandits | 1 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2002–2014 | Honduras | 26 | (5) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 14, 2014 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of October 14, 2014 |
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Jerry Nelson Palacios Suazo was born on November 1, 1981. He is a former footballer from Honduras. Jerry played as a striker, which means he was a player who focused on scoring goals.
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Jerry Palacios's Club Career
Jerry Palacios started his professional football journey with Olimpia. He played for this club for seven years. During this time, he also spent a season playing for F.C. Motagua and another season with Vida.
In January 2010, Jerry moved to Asia. He joined Chinese Super League team Hangzhou Greentown. After the Chinese football season ended, he returned to Honduras. He played for Marathón again in 2012.
Later in 2012, Jerry joined Platense. In December of that year, he moved to Costa Rica. There, he played for the team Alajuelense.
At the end of 2014, Jerry went back to Asia. This time, he joined a Malaysian club called ATM FA. In January 2016, he signed with Real Sociedad in Honduras. His last known club was Belmopan Bandits in Belize, which he joined in January 2019.
Playing for Honduras: International Matches
Jerry Palacios also played for his home country, Honduras. He made his first appearance for the national team in March 2002. This was in a friendly game against the USA.
He played in 26 international matches for Honduras. He also scored 5 goals for his country. Jerry represented Honduras in four FIFA World Cup qualification matches. These are important games to decide which teams play in the World Cup.
Brothers at the World Cup
The Palacios family made history in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. This major football tournament was held in South Africa. Jerry, along with his brothers Johnny and Wilson, were all part of the Honduras team. They were the first group of three brothers to play for the same country in a FIFA World Cup! Jerry was added to the team after another player, Julio César de León, got injured.
Scoring Goals for His Country
Here are the goals Jerry Palacios scored for the Honduras national team:
| N. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 3 August 2004 | Estadio Cuscatlán, San Salvador, El Salvador |  El Salvador |
2–0 | 4–0 | Friendly match |
| 2. | 3 August 2004 | Estadio Cuscatlán, San Salvador, El Salvador | El Salvador |
3–0 | 4–0 | Friendly match |
| 3. | 3 August 2004 | Estadio Cuscatlán, San Salvador, El Salvador | El Salvador |
4–0 | 4–0 | Friendly match |
| 4. | 23 January 2010 | The Home Depot Center, Carson, United States |  United States |
2–0 | 3–1 | Friendly match |
| 5. | 5 March 2014 | Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano, San Pedro Sula, Honduras |  Venezuela |
2–1 | 2–1 | Friendly match |
Jerry's Family and Life Off the Field
Jerry Palacios comes from a family of footballers. His brothers are Milton, Wilson, Johnny, and Edwin Palacios. As mentioned, Jerry, Johnny, and Wilson all played together for Honduras in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which was a very special moment for their family and country.
See also
In Spanish: Jerry Palacios para niños
