Nery Antonio Cardozo Escobar (born 26 May 1989) 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.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nery Antonio Cardozo Escobar | ||
| Date of birth | 26 May 1989 | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2006 | Atlético Tembetary | ||
| 2007–2013 | Rubio Ñu | 72 | (21) |
| 2012 | → Viking FK (loan) | ||
| 2014 | → Olimpia (loan) | 13 | (3) |
| 2014 | → Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2015 | Rubio Ñu | 36 | (10) |
| 2015–2016 | Olimpia | 26 | (7) |
| 2016–2017 | → Guaraní (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Rubio Ñu | 36 | (10) |
| 2018 | Nacional | 22 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career edit
Atlético Tembertary edit
Cardozo was born in Quiindy, Paraguay.[3] In 2005, he 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 edit
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.[1][2]
Viking (loan) edit
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) edit
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) edit
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 edit
In June 2016, Cardozo joined Club Guaraní, becoming their third signing for the Torneo Clausura.[16]
Nacional Asunción edit
In February 2018, Cardozo signed with Nacional Asunción.[17]
Independiente CG edit
In 2019, Cardozo formed part of the Independiente CG squad with Victor Mareco and Aldo Paniagua, which played in the Copa Sudamericana, despite bring in the Paraguay División Intermedia.[18]
Honours edit
Individual
- Fastest goal in the history of 104 seasons of football of Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol in 2011.[1][2]
References edit
- ^ 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".
- ^ "Nery Cardozo :: Nery Antonio Cardozo Escobar ::".
- ^ "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 edit
- Nery Cardozo at BDFA (in Spanish)
- Nery Cardozo at Soccerway
- Nery Cardozo at WorldFootball.net