Cristian Esnal
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Cristian Eduardo Esnal Fernández (born May 2, 1986 in San Salvador
, El Salvador
) is a Salvadoran footballer of Uruguay
an descent, who currently plays for Juventud Independiente
.
Esnal is the son of assassinated Uruguayan footballer Raúl Esnal
.
. After that season he caught the attention of C.D. Águila
. He participated in the 2007 pre-Olympic qualifiers but failed to see any playing time. On October 2009, Esnal left Águila to join second division side Dragón
.
On July 27, 2010, Esnal signed to Uruguayan first division club Montevideo Wanderers
. He was called-up by Ruben Israel
for the El Salvador
friendly against Venezuela
. On August 7, 2011, Esnal started the match but was subbed-out at the 67th minute for a more offensive technique.
San Salvador
The city of San Salvador the capital and largest city of El Salvador, which has been designated a Gamma World City. Its complete name is La Ciudad de Gran San Salvador...
, El Salvador
El Salvador
El Salvador or simply Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country's capital city and largest city is San Salvador; Santa Ana and San Miguel are also important cultural and commercial centers in the country and in all of Central America...
) is a Salvadoran footballer of Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
an descent, who currently plays for Juventud Independiente
Juventud Independiente
Club Deportivo Juventud Independiente is a Salvadoran football club. The team is currently based in San Juan Opico, El Salvador.They were promoted from Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño to Primera División de Fútbol Profesional after beating San Salvador F.C...
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Esnal is the son of assassinated Uruguayan footballer Raúl Esnal
Raúl Esnal
Raúl Esnal was a football defender from Uruguay, who obtained a total number of 4 international caps for the Uruguay national football team. He was a member of the team that won the 1983 Copa América. On December 15, 1993, he was murdered in El Salvador...
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Career
He began his career playing for C.D. ChalatenangoC.D. Chalatenango
Club Deportivo Chalatenango is a Salvadoran football club. The team is based out of Chalatenango, El Salvador and plays in the Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño, which is the country's second tier league.Their mascot is the Scorpion.-History:...
. After that season he caught the attention of C.D. Águila
C.D. Águila
Club Deportivo Águila is a Salvadoran football club based in San Miguel. They currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, and are one of the most prestigious teams in the country along with long-time rivals Club Deportivo FAS...
. He participated in the 2007 pre-Olympic qualifiers but failed to see any playing time. On October 2009, Esnal left Águila to join second division side Dragón
C.D. Dragon
Club Deportivo Dragón is a Salvadoran football club. The team currently plays in San Miguel, El Salvador.-Achievements:*Primera División: 2*El Salvador Benefit Tournament: 1-Current squad:As of 2010:=-Notable players:...
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On July 27, 2010, Esnal signed to Uruguayan first division club Montevideo Wanderers
Montevideo Wanderers F.C.
Montevideo Wanderers Fútbol Club, usually known simply as Wanderers is a Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo. The club are currently members of the Primera División and play at the Estadio Viera...
. He was called-up by Ruben Israel
Rubén Israel
Rubén Israel is a Uruguayan footballer and coach. He currently coaches the El Salvador national football team.-Club Libertad:...
for the El Salvador
El Salvador national football team
El Salvador's national football team represents El Salvador in international football and is sanctioned by the Federación Salvadoreña de Fútbol . In 1899, Santa Ana and San Salvador met for the first hosted football game in El Salvador...
friendly against Venezuela
Venezuela national football team
The Venezuela national football team is the national football team of Venezuela and is controlled by the Federación Venezolana de Fútbol. It is nicknamed La Vinotinto , because of the traditional burgundy color of their shirts....
. On August 7, 2011, Esnal started the match but was subbed-out at the 67th minute for a more offensive technique.
International caps and goals
El Salvador's goal tally first.| International appearances and goals | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Result | Competition | Goals | Minutes played | Extras |
| 1 | 7 August 2011 | Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, in Washington, D.C., United States, and the current home of MLS's D.C. United.... , Washington, D.C. |
2–1 | Friendly | 0 | 67 | ||