Oswaldo Vizcarrondo facts for kids
Vizcarrondo with Nantes in 2015
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Oswaldo Augusto Vizcarrondo Araujo | ||
| Date of birth | 31 May 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Caracas, Venezuela | ||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
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Current team
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Venezuela U17 Venezuela U15 (manager of both) |
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| Youth career | |||
| 1998–2001 | Caracas | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2002–2008 | Caracas | 122 | (7) |
| 2009 | Olimpia | 27 | (5) |
| 2010 | Once Caldas | 28 | (3) |
| 2011 | Deportivo Anzoátegui | 14 | (1) |
| 2011 | Olimpo | 14 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | América | 12 | (1) |
| 2012–2013 | → Lanús (loan) | 32 | (0) |
| 2013–2017 | Nantes | 122 | (3) |
| 2017–2019 | Troyes | 23 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | AS Sautron | ||
| Total | 394+ | (20+) | |
| International career | |||
| 2004–2016 | Venezuela | 80 | (7) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2022–2023 | Nantes (women) | ||
| 2023 | Nantes (assistant) | ||
| 2023 | Venezuela U17 (assistant) | ||
| 2023– | Venezuela U17 | ||
| 2024– | Venezuela U15 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Oswaldo Augusto Vizcarrondo Araujo (born on May 31, 1984) is a Venezuelan football coach and former player. He used to play as a centre-back, which is a defensive position in football. Today, he is the main coach for the Venezuela under-17 and under-15 teams.
Vizcarrondo played for the Venezuelan national team, known as La Vinotinto, starting in 2004. He played in over 80 games and scored 7 goals for his country. He was also part of the team that made history by finishing fourth in the 2011 Copa América tournament.
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Playing for His Country
Oswaldo Vizcarrondo had many important moments playing for Venezuela. On November 15, 2011, he scored the only goal in a game against Bolivia. This 1–0 win helped Venezuela move up in the World Cup qualifying standings.
Goals for Venezuela
Oswaldo Vizcarrondo scored several goals while playing for his national team. Here are some of them:
- On August 12, 2009, he scored against Colombia in a friendly game.
- On August 11, 2010, he scored against Panama in another friendly match.
- On October 7, 2010, he scored against Bolivia in a friendly game.
- On March 29, 2011, he scored against Mexico in a friendly match.
- On July 17, 2011, he scored against Chile during the 2011 Copa América tournament.
- On November 15, 2011, he scored against Bolivia in a World Cup qualifying game.
- On May 23, 2012, he scored against Moldova in a friendly match.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Vizcarrondo became a football coach. In 2022, he took on the role of head coach for the Nantes women's team. He later became an assistant coach for the main Nantes team in 2023. Since 2023, he has been the head coach for the Venezuela under-17 team, and from 2024, he also coaches the Venezuela under-15 team.
Awards and Achievements
Oswaldo Vizcarrondo won several titles during his time as a player:
With Caracas FC
- Venezuelan Primera División (Top League in Venezuela):
- 2003–04
- 2006–07
- 2008–09
- Torneo de Clausura (Closing Tournament):
- 2004
- 2007
- Torneo de Apertura (Opening Tournament):
- 2003
With Once Caldas
- Torneo de Finalización (Closing Tournament in Colombia):
- 2010
With Venezuela National Team
- Copa América (South American Championship):
- Fourth place in 2011
See also
In Spanish: Oswaldo Vizcarrondo para niños
