José Ortigoza
Encyclopedia
José María Ortigoza Ortiz, (born 1 April 1987) is a Paraguay
an football
striker
. He currently plays for Cruzeiro
of Brazilian Série A, on loan from Sol de América
.
tournament along with Julio Aguilar
. In 2009, Ortigoza was transferred to Palmeiras.
In January 2010, Ortigoza was loaned out to the K-League
side Ulsan Hyundai FC from Sol de América
.
In January 2011, he signed for Brazilian club Cruzeiro EC
on loan.
, scoring two goals.
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
an football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
. He currently plays for Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is a Brazilian football team, from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Internacional. Founded on January 2, 1921, they are only one of three clubs to have participated in...
of Brazilian Série A, on loan from Sol de América
Club Sol de América
Club Sol de América is a Paraguayan sports club, mostly known for its football team. The club is located in Barrio Obrero, Paraguay, and it was founded in 1909. The stadium Sol de America uses for most of its first division games is located in the suburb city of Villa Elisa. Sol de America have won...
.
Club
Ortigoza started his career with the Paraguayan club Sol de América. He quickly made a good impression and established himself as one of the team's best players, finishing second in goal-scoring in the Apertura 2008Torneo Apertura 2008 (Paraguay)
The Torneo Apertura 2008 was the football tournament that opened the season in the Paraguayan first division....
tournament along with Julio Aguilar
Julio Aguilar
Julio Ramón Aguilar Franco is a Paraguayan footballer. He currently plays for Olimpia. He is a striker.-Career:Aguilar finished as the second highest scorer of the Paraguayan Apertura 2008 tournament scoring 12 goals....
. In 2009, Ortigoza was transferred to Palmeiras.
In January 2010, Ortigoza was loaned out to the K-League
K-League
The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
side Ulsan Hyundai FC from Sol de América
Club Sol de América
Club Sol de América is a Paraguayan sports club, mostly known for its football team. The club is located in Barrio Obrero, Paraguay, and it was founded in 1909. The stadium Sol de America uses for most of its first division games is located in the suburb city of Villa Elisa. Sol de America have won...
.
In January 2011, he signed for Brazilian club Cruzeiro EC
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is a Brazilian football team, from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Internacional. Founded on January 2, 1921, they are only one of three clubs to have participated in...
on loan.
International
On 11 November 2010, he earned his first international goals in a match against Hong KongHong Kong national football team
The Hong Kong national football team , represents Hong Kong in international association football events such as the FIFA World Cup, AFC Asian Cup and East Asian Football Championship. The team is represented by the Hong Kong Football Association....
, scoring two goals.
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 November 2010 | So Kon Po So Kon Po So Kon Po is located in the south of Causeway Bay and Victoria Park on Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong, neighbours upon Caroline Hill and Jardine's Lookout.... |
7-0 | Win | Friendly match | |
| 2 | 17 November 2010 | So Kon Po So Kon Po So Kon Po is located in the south of Causeway Bay and Victoria Park on Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong, neighbours upon Caroline Hill and Jardine's Lookout.... |
7-0 | Win | Friendly match |