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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| International career | |||
| 2004–2016 | Venezuela | 80 | (7) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 July 2019 | |||
Oswaldo Augusto Vizcarrondo Araujo was born on May 31, 1984. He is a former professional footballer from Venezuela. He played as a centre-back, which is a defensive position in football.
Oswaldo was a very important player for his country's national team, known as La Vinotinto. He played in more than 80 games for Venezuela and scored 7 goals. 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 Clubs
Oswaldo Vizcarrondo started his football journey in Venezuela. He played for the youth team of Caracas FC from 1998 to 2001. He then joined the senior team of Caracas FC in 2002. He played there for many years, helping them win several championships.
After playing in Venezuela, Oswaldo moved to play for clubs in other countries. He played for Club Olimpia in Paraguay in 2009. In 2010, he played for Once Caldas in Colombia, where he also won a league title. He also had spells with Deportivo Anzoátegui and Club Olimpo before moving to Mexico to play for Club América.
One of his most notable periods was playing for FC Nantes in France from 2013 to 2017. He played over 100 games for Nantes, showing his strong defensive skills. He later played for Troyes AC before ending his professional career.
Playing for Venezuela
Oswaldo Vizcarrondo was a key player for the Venezuelan national team. He started playing for La Vinotinto in 2004. He became known for his strong defense and leadership on the field.
He played in many important matches, including qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup. On November 15, 2011, he scored the only goal in a 1–0 win against Bolivia. This important goal helped Venezuela tie for first place in the World Cup qualifying standings at that time.
International Goals
Oswaldo scored 7 goals for his country during his international career. These goals came in friendly matches and important tournaments. For example, he scored a goal in the 2011 Copa América against Chile. He also scored in World Cup qualifiers.
Achievements
Oswaldo Vizcarrondo won several titles during his career with different clubs and achieved a historic result with his national team.
Club Achievements
Caracas
- Venezuelan League: 2003–04, 2006–07, 2008–09
- Clausura Tournament: 2004, 2007
- Apertura Tournament: 2003
Once Caldas
- Colombian League (Finalización): 2010
International Achievements
- Copa América: Fourth place in 2011
See also
In Spanish: Oswaldo Vizcarrondo para niños
