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) | ||
| Position(s) | 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) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2008–2014 | Ecuador | 20 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 July 2018 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 25 June 2014 |
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Tilson Oswaldo Minda (born July 26, 1983) is a former footballer from Ecuador. He played as a midfielder during his career.
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Oswaldo Minda's Club Journey
Early Days at Aucas and Deportivo Cuenca
Oswaldo Minda began his football career at a club called Sociedad Deportiva Aucas. He played there for five years. After that, he joined Deportivo Cuenca. He even played for Deportivo Cuenca in the Copa Libertadores 2006. This is a very important football tournament in South America. His good playing caught the attention of other big clubs.
Playing for Emelec and Deportivo Quito
After his time at Deportivo Cuenca, Oswaldo moved to Emelec. He was part of the Emelec team that played in the 2007 Copa Libertadores. However, he did not get to play much because there were many other talented players. So, he was then sold to Deportivo Quito.
At Deportivo Quito, Oswaldo had a fantastic first season. He played in the Copa Sudamericana 2008 tournament. His team eventually lost to San Luis F.C. While at Quito, he was a regular starter in the central midfield. Minda and his teammate Edwin Tenorio worked very well together. They helped Deportivo Quito win the Ecuadorian Serie A in 2008. Minda also helped Deportivo Quito win the Ecuadorian Serie A again in December 2011. A few days later, he signed with Chivas USA. This team plays in Major League Soccer in the United States.
Joining Barcelona SC
On February 27, 2015, it was confirmed that Minda would join Barcelona SC. He signed a contract to play for them for two years.
International Career with Ecuador
Minda started playing for the Ecuador national team in 2008. He was chosen to represent Ecuador in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. This is one of the biggest football tournaments in the world.
Achievements and Awards
Deportivo Quito
- Serie A: 2008, 2009, 2011
See also
In Spanish: Oswaldo Minda para niños
