Nery Cardozo
Nery Antonio Cardozo Escobar (born 26 May 1989 in Quiindy, Paraguay)[1] is a Paraguayan former professional footballer who played as a forward. He has the record of the fastest goal in the history of 104 seasons of football of Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol in 2011.[2][3]
Career[]
Atlético Tembertary[]
In 2005, Cardozo formed part of Tembetary's squad as a 16-year-old, along with Jorge Aquino.[4] Both players remained at the club for the following season.[5] In 2007, he appeared for the squad in Paraguay's third-tier league.[6]
Rubio Ñu[]
In October 2011, Cardozo netted for Rubio Ñu against Olimpia Asunción.[7] In April 2011, Cardozo achieved the record of scoring the fasting goal in 104 seasons of Paraguayan football, scoring against Cerro Porteño in 7 and a fraction seconds.[2][3]
Viking (loan)[]
In March 2012, Cardozo impressed well coach Age Hareide in his first friendly game in Norway against Ålesund, only being in the country for 24 hours before it.[8] Cardozo's transfer to Viking FK was a loan deal from Rubio Ñú.[9]
Olimpia Asunción (loan)[]
In January 2014, Cardozo agreed to a six-month deal with Olimpia Asunción.[10] Chilean Primera División club O'Higgins wanted to sign Cardozo, but he signalled that he wanted to play for Olimpia.[10] His signing to Olimpia was a loan from his owner club Rubio Ñu.[11] Cardozo prepared the 2012 pre-season training with Rubio Ñu, before he was chosen as a signing by Olimpia coach Ever Hugo Almeida.[12] He began very well the first friendlies of the 2014 season with goals.[13] In February 2014, Cardozo received surgery which was a successful operation according to Olimpia's medic, and that the player could return within one month.[13]
Gimnasia LP (loan)[]
In July 2014, Cardozo left Olimpia to join Gimnasia La Plata.[14] His contract was until December 2015.[14] In January 2015, Cardozo gave his consent to return to Rubio Ñu whilst he was negotiating his departure with Gimnasia La Plata.[15]
Guaraní[]
In June 2016, Cardozo joined Club Guaraní, becoming their third signing for the Torneo Clausura.[16]
Nacional Asunción[]
In February 2018, Cardozo signed with Nacional Asunción.[17]
Independiente CG[]
In 2019, Cardozo formed part of the Independiente CG squad with and Aldo Paniagua, which played in the Copa Sudamericana, despite bring in the Paraguay División Intermedia.[18]
Clubs[]
- Atlético Tembetary 2005–2006
- Rubio Ñu 2007–2012
- Viking FK 2012
- Rubio Ñu 2012–2013
- Olimpia 2014
- Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 2014
- Rubio Ñu 2015
- Olimpia 2015–2016
- Guaraní 2016–2017
- Rubio Ñu 2017–2018
- Nacional 2018
Honours[]
Individual
- Fastest goal in the history of 104 seasons of football of Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol in 2011.[2][3]
References[]
- ^ "Nery Cardozo :: Nery Antonio Cardozo Escobar ::".
- ^ a b c "Nery Cardozo, autor del gol más rápido del fútbol paraguayo - Deportes - ABC Color". www.abc.com.py.
- ^ a b c "Nery Cardozo ya ingresó en la historia del fútbol - Deportes - ABC Color".
- ^ "Club Atlético Tembetary :: Statistics :: Titles :: Titles (in-depth) :: History (Timeline) :: Goals Scored :: Fixtures :: Results :: News & Features :: Videos :: Photos :: Squad :: playmakerstats.com". www.playmakerstats.com.
- ^ "Club Atlético Tembetary :: Statistics :: Titles :: Titles (in-depth) :: History (Timeline) :: Goals Scored :: Fixtures :: Results :: News & Features :: Videos :: Photos :: Squad :: playmakerstats.com". www.playmakerstats.com.
- ^ "Tembetary aprovecha el mal momento de Resi - Deportes - ABC Color".
- ^ "Nery Cardozo: "Necesitaba este gol" - Deportes - ABC Color".
- ^ "Nery Cardozo impresiona bien en su primer partido en Noruega - Deportes - ABC Color". www.abc.com.py.
- ^ "Viking Fotballklubb :: Statistics :: Titles :: Titles (in-depth) :: History (Timeline) :: Goals Scored :: Fixtures :: Results :: News & Features :: Videos :: Photos :: Squad :: playmakerstats.com". www.playmakerstats.com.
- ^ a b "Nery Cardozo acuerda con Olimpia - Fútbol - ABC Color". www.abc.com.py.
- ^ "Nery Cardozo estampó su firma - Deportes - ABC Color". www.abc.com.py.
- ^ "Cardozo se suma al ataque - Deportes - ABC Color".
- ^ a b "Nery volvería en un mes - Fútbol - ABC Color". www.abc.com.py.
- ^ a b "Cardozo, a Gimnasia - Fútbol - ABC Color".
- ^ "Esperan a Nery Cardozo - Deportes - ABC Color".
- ^ "Cardozo se sumó - Deportes - ABC Color".
- ^ "El nuevo académico - Fútbol - ABC Color".
- ^ "Independiente Football Club :: Statistics :: Titles :: Titles (in-depth) :: History (Timeline) :: Goals Scored :: Fixtures :: Results :: News & Features :: Videos :: Photos :: Squad :: playmakerstats.com". www.playmakerstats.com.
External links[]
- Nery Cardozo at BDFA (in Spanish)
- Nery Cardozo at Soccerway
- Nery Cardozo at WorldFootball.net
- 1989 births
- Living people
- Paraguayan footballers
- Association football forwards
- Paraguayan Primera División players
- Argentine Primera División players
- Atlético Tembetary footballers
- Club Rubio Ñu footballers
- Club Olimpia footballers
- Viking FK players
- Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata footballers
- Club Guaraní players
- Club Nacional footballers
- Paraguayan expatriate footballers
- Paraguayan expatriate sportspeople in Argentina
- Expatriate footballers in Argentina
- Paraguayan expatriate sportspeople in Norway
- Expatriate footballers in Norway