Oswaldo Minda facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tilson Oswaldo Minda | ||
| Date of birth | July 26, 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Pasaje, Ecuador | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2000–2008 | Aucas | 122 | (11) |
| 2006 | → Deportivo Cuenca (loan) | 20 | (0) |
| 2007 | → Emelec (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2008–2011 | Deportivo Quito | 136 | (10) |
| 2012–2014 | Chivas USA | 58 | (2) |
| 2015–2018 | Barcelona SC | 71 | (1) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2008–2014 | Ecuador | 20 | (0) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Tilson Oswaldo Minda (born July 26, 1983) is an Ecuadorian former footballer. He played as a midfielder, helping his teams win important championships.
Club Career Highlights
Oswaldo Minda began his football journey at Sociedad Deportiva Aucas. He played there for five years. After Aucas, he joined Deportivo Cuenca.
While at Deportivo Cuenca, Oswaldo took part in the Copa Libertadores 2006. This is a very important football tournament in South America. His good playing caught the attention of Club Sport Emelec.
Next, Oswaldo moved to Emelec. He was part of their team for the 2007 Copa Libertadores. However, he did not get to play much. This was because Emelec had many other talented players. So, he soon moved to Deportivo Quito.
At Deportivo Quito, Oswaldo had a fantastic first year. He played in the Copa Sudamericana 2008, another big South American tournament. He became a key player in the middle of the field. Oswaldo and his teammate Edwin Tenorio worked well together. They helped Deportivo Quito win the Ecuadorian Serie A in 2008. He also helped them win the Serie A again in December 2011.
Soon after, he signed with Chivas USA. This team plays in Major League Soccer in the United States. On February 27, 2015, Oswaldo joined Barcelona SC for two years.
Playing for Ecuador
Oswaldo Minda also played for his country, Ecuador. He made his first international appearance in 2008. He was chosen to represent Ecuador in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. This is one of the biggest football events in the world!
Achievements and Awards
Deportivo Quito
- Serie A: 2008, 2009, 2011
See also
In Spanish: Oswaldo Minda para niños
