Marvin Chávez facts for kids
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| Full name | Marvin Antonio Chávez | |||||||||
| Date of birth | November 3, 1983 | |||||||||
| Place of birth | La Ceiba, Honduras | |||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) | |||||||||
| Playing position | Winger | |||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||
| 2005–2008 | Victoria | 26 | (6) | |||||||
| 2008–2010 | Marathón | 22 | (6) | |||||||
| 2009–2010 | → FC Dallas (loan) | 27 | (3) | |||||||
| 2011 | FC Dallas | 32 | (6) | |||||||
| 2012–2013 | San Jose Earthquakes | 42 | (4) | |||||||
| 2014 | Colorado Rapids | 2 | (0) | |||||||
| 2014 | Chivas USA | 14 | (2) | |||||||
| 2015 | San Antonio Scorpions | 27 | (4) | |||||||
| 2016 | Rayo OKC | 8 | (1) | |||||||
| 2017 | Marathón | 1 | (0) | |||||||
| 2021 | Cedrito FC | 0 | (0) | |||||||
| National team‡ | ||||||||||
| 2006–2014 | Honduras | 48 | (4) | |||||||
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Marvin Antonio Chávez (born November 3, 1983) is a former professional footballer from Honduras. He was known for playing as a midfielder, especially as a winger. People sometimes called him "el hijo del viento," which means "the son of the wind."
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Marvin Chávez's Football Journey
Marvin Chávez started his football career in Honduras. He played for teams like Victoria and Marathón. His talent soon caught the eye of teams in the United States.
Playing in Major League Soccer
In August 2009, Chávez joined FC Dallas in Major League Soccer (MLS) on a loan. He quickly became a key player for the team. In 2010, he helped FC Dallas reach the MLS Cup final, which is a very big achievement. He played for 105 minutes in that final game.
Chávez continued to play well in 2011. He was even named to the MLS Team of the Week multiple times. This honor is given to players who have outstanding performances.
Moving to Other Teams
In December 2011, Chávez moved to the San Jose Earthquakes. He had a fantastic season in 2012 with his new team. He played in 27 league games and helped score 3 goals. He also made 13 assists, which means he helped his teammates score many goals. His great play helped the Earthquakes win the 2012 Supporters Shield. This award goes to the team with the best regular season record.
After his time in San Jose, Chávez was traded to the Colorado Rapids in January 2014. However, he didn't play much there. He soon moved to Chivas USA in May 2014.
Later Career and Retirement
In 2015, Chávez joined the NASL team San Antonio Scorpions. He played 27 matches for them. The Scorpions team stopped playing in December 2015. In 2016, he signed with a new team called Rayo OKC, also in the NASL.
He later returned to Marathón in 2017. Marvin Chávez officially retired from professional football after a long and successful career.
Playing for Honduras
Marvin Chávez also played for his country, the Honduras national team. He first played for Honduras in August 2006 in a friendly match against Venezuela.
He played in many important international tournaments. These included:
- FIFA World Cup qualification matches
- The 2009 and 2011 UNCAF Nations Cup
- The 2009 and 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup
- The 2014 FIFA World Cup
By April 2015, he had played 48 games for Honduras and scored 4 goals. His goals helped Honduras in several matches, including games against El Salvador, Cuba, and Haiti.
Personal Life
In January 2013, Marvin Chávez received his U.S. green card. This meant he could live and work permanently in the United States. For MLS teams, this status made him count as a local player, which is helpful for team rosters.
Achievements and Awards
- FC Dallas
- Major League Soccer Western Conference Playoff Championship: 2010
- San Jose Earthquakes
- Major League Soccer Supporters Shield: 2012
- Major League Soccer Western Conference Regular Season Championship: 2012
See also
In Spanish: Marvin Chávez para niños
