Edwin Congo
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Edwin Arturo Congo Murillo (born 7 October 1976 in Bogotá
) is a retired Colombia
n footballer who played as a striker.
Basing his game in physical display, he played most of his professional career in Spain
, appearing for a host of clubs in various league levels
, and amassing league totals of 164 games and 33 goals (44/3 in La Liga
) in eight seasons.
Amongst others, Congo represented Real Madrid
, without any impact as he was loaned for most of the duration of his contract.
, Congo was snapped by La Liga
giants Real Madrid
in 1999. However, he would not register one single league appearance for the capital
side during his stay there (the only season in which he played with the club was 2001–02), while also serving loans to Real Valladolid
, Vitória Sport Clube and Toulouse FC
.
His most steady period in Spain
- and abroad overall - was lived at Levante UD
(two top flight promotions
, with eight goals in 2003–04), while he also netted 11 in 2006–07, for Sporting de Gijón
, also in the second division
.
In 2007–08, Congo had an uneventful Spanish top flight stint with Recreativo de Huelva
, being released at the end of the season. With the following season already started, he decided to join CD Olímpic de Xàtiva (in Regional Preferente
- Group 3 (fifth division, in the Valencian Community
), as he was residing in the area, while also trying to keep himself fit while waiting for an offer from a mid-to-high level team in Europe. He netted thrice in his first two matches.
Congo retired from football in 2009 at the age of 33, after another brief spell in amateur football, also in Spain.
, Congo represented the nation at the 1999 and 2004 Copa América tournaments, being capped
a total of 17 times.
Bogotá
Bogotá, Distrito Capital , from 1991 to 2000 called Santa Fé de Bogotá, is the capital, and largest city, of Colombia. It is also designated by the national constitution as the capital of the department of Cundinamarca, even though the city of Bogotá now comprises an independent Capital district...
) is a retired Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
n footballer who played as a striker.
Basing his game in physical display, he played most of his professional career in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, appearing for a host of clubs in various league levels
Spanish football league system
The Spanish football league system refers to the system in Spanish club football that consists of several football leagues bound together hierarchically by promotion and relegation.-Primera División:...
, and amassing league totals of 164 games and 33 goals (44/3 in La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
) in eight seasons.
Amongst others, Congo represented Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
, without any impact as he was loaned for most of the duration of his contract.
Club career
After impressive performances with Once CaldasOnce Caldas
Corporación Deportiva Once Caldas is a Colombian association football team, based in Manizales. They were the surprise winners of Copa Libertadores de América in 2004, mainly due to the performances of Juan Carlos Henao and Jhon Viáfara...
, Congo was snapped by La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
giants Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
in 1999. However, he would not register one single league appearance for the capital
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
side during his stay there (the only season in which he played with the club was 2001–02), while also serving loans to Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valladolid, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, from where the nickname Pucela is derived....
, Vitória Sport Clube and Toulouse FC
Toulouse FC
Toulouse Football Club is a French association football club based in the city of Toulouse. The club was founded in 1970 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Toulouse plays its home matches at the Stadium Municipal located within the city. The first team is managed by...
.
His most steady period in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
- and abroad overall - was lived at Levante UD
Levante UD
Levante Unión Deportiva, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, in the namesake community.Founded in 1909, it plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadi Ciutat de València.-Early years:...
(two top flight promotions
Promotion and relegation
In many sports leagues around the world, promotion and relegation is a process that takes place at the end of each season. Through it, teams are transferred between divisions based on their performance that season...
, with eight goals in 2003–04), while he also netted 11 in 2006–07, for Sporting de Gijón
Sporting de Gijón
Real Sporting de Gijón, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club from Gijón, Asturias. Founded in 1 June 1905, it currently plays in Spanish first division....
, also in the second division
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
.
In 2007–08, Congo had an uneventful Spanish top flight stint with Recreativo de Huelva
Recreativo de Huelva
Real Club Recreativo de Huelva, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Huelva, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 23 December 1889, it is the oldest football team in Spain, and currently plays in the second division, holding home games at Estadio Nuevo Colombino, which has a...
, being released at the end of the season. With the following season already started, he decided to join CD Olímpic de Xàtiva (in Regional Preferente
Divisiones Regionales de Fútbol
The Divisiones Regionales de Fútbol are the Spanish football lower divisions. They are administered by the Autonomous football federations. The level immediately above is the Tercera División. The autonomous regional divisions are:-External links:*...
- Group 3 (fifth division, in the Valencian Community
Valencian Community
The Valencian Community is an autonomous community of Spain located in central and south-eastern Iberian Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Valencia...
), as he was residing in the area, while also trying to keep himself fit while waiting for an offer from a mid-to-high level team in Europe. He netted thrice in his first two matches.
Congo retired from football in 2009 at the age of 33, after another brief spell in amateur football, also in Spain.
International career
A Colombian internationalColombia national football team
The Colombian national football team represents Colombia in international football competitions and is controlled by the Colombian Football Federation. It is a member of the CONMEBOL...
, Congo represented the nation at the 1999 and 2004 Copa América tournaments, being capped
Cap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
a total of 17 times.