Luis Pedro Figueroa
Encyclopedia
Luis Pedro Figueroa is a Chilean football player (born May 14, 1983 in Concepción
, Chile
), currently playing for Sporting Clube Olhanense in Portugal
.
in 2002 (just 18 years old) and was bought by Universidad de Chile in 2005. In 2007 he signed for the Argentine club Club Atlético Banfield
before returning to Chile in 2008 to play for Cobreloa
. He then moved to Colo Colo to play in the Clausura 2008.
twice in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores 2009
he transferred to the Brazilian club on September 2009. His debut for Palmeiras
was on a 2–1 win over Cruzeiro
on September 24, 2009. And with good appearances with Palmeiras in 2009, Figueroa was the first choice player for right back position in the 2010 club's season
. Unfortunately, Figueroa performed below it was expected from him due to leg injury in late February 2010. During recovery, Palmeiras announced the arrival of Vítor
, who would be the first choice as right back following Figueroa's recovery. Palmeiras announced that they would not renew Figueroa's contract, expiring on 31 July 2010, and Figueroa moved back to Chile
, this time joining Unión Española
.
in Peru
. Figueroa has also played friendlies during the 2006 and he scored his first goal for Chile
against Paraguay (3–2 victory).
Concepción, Chile
Concepción is a city in Chile, capital of Concepción Province and of the Biobío Region or Region VIII. Greater Concepción is the second-largest conurbation in the country, with 889,725 inhabitants...
, Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
), currently playing for Sporting Clube Olhanense in Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
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Career
He made his debut for Universidad de ConcepciónUniversidad de Concepción
The University of Concepción , also known for its acronym UdeC, is one of the most prestigious universities in Chile. It is the third oldest university in the country, and it is part of the Council of Rectors. It was the first University founded in the South of Chile, and the first to become a...
in 2002 (just 18 years old) and was bought by Universidad de Chile in 2005. In 2007 he signed for the Argentine club Club Atlético Banfield
Club Atlético Banfield
Club Atlético Banfield is an Argentine sports club located in the city of Banfield, part of Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires province. Founded on 21 January 1896 by residents of the town of British origin , its main activity is football...
before returning to Chile in 2008 to play for Cobreloa
Cobreloa
Club de Deportes Cobreloa is a Chilean football club from the Atacama Desert mining city of Calama which has established itself as one of the country's most competitive clubs. The club was founded on January 7, 1977 and play in the Chilean top flight, the Primera División, where they have played...
. He then moved to Colo Colo to play in the Clausura 2008.
Palmeiras
After playing against PalmeirasSociedade Esportiva Palmeiras
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras is a Brazilian football club from São Paulo. The club was founded on August 26, 1914, as Palestra Italia but changed to the current name on September 14, 1942...
twice in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores 2009
Copa Libertadores 2009
The 2009 Copa Libertadores de América was the 50th edition of the Copa Libertadores, CONMEBOL's premier annual international club tournament....
he transferred to the Brazilian club on September 2009. His debut for Palmeiras
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras is a Brazilian football club from São Paulo. The club was founded on August 26, 1914, as Palestra Italia but changed to the current name on September 14, 1942...
was on a 2–1 win over 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...
on September 24, 2009. And with good appearances with Palmeiras in 2009, Figueroa was the first choice player for right back position in the 2010 club's season
2010 Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras season
The 2010 Season was the 96th season in Palmeiras's existence, and their 95th in Brazil's first division. Palmeiras also played the usual Campeonato Paulista, the Copa do Brasil and the Copa Sudamericana....
. Unfortunately, Figueroa performed below it was expected from him due to leg injury in late February 2010. During recovery, Palmeiras announced the arrival of Vítor
Cícero Vítor dos Santos Júnior
Cícero Vítor dos Santos Júnior or simply Vítor , is a Brazilian right back football player. He currently plays for Cruzeiro.-External links:...
, who would be the first choice as right back following Figueroa's recovery. Palmeiras announced that they would not renew Figueroa's contract, expiring on 31 July 2010, and Figueroa moved back to Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
, this time joining Unión Española
Unión Española
Club Unión Española S.A.D.P is a professional Chilean football based in Independencia, Santiago de Chile. Founded by a Spanish immigrants on 18 May 1897, Unión Española have participated in the top-tier of Chilean football for all of their existence but two seasons in the late '90s .Unión Española...
.
The National team
Luis Pedro Figueroa debuted in the national Chilean team in 2004 during the Copa América 2004Copa América 2004
The Copa América 2004 was the 41st edition of the Copa América, the South-American championship for international association football teams. The competition was organized by CONMEBOL, South America's football governing body, and was held in Peru, who hosted the tournament for the sixth time,...
in Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
. Figueroa has also played friendlies during the 2006 and he scored his first goal for Chile
National football team
National football team may refer to:*List of men's national association football teams*List of women's national association football teams...
against Paraguay (3–2 victory).
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 16 November 2006 | Estadio Sausalito Estadio Sausalito Estadio Sausalito is a multi-purpose stadium in Viña del Mar, Chile. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of CD Everton. The stadium holds 18,037 people and was built in 1929... , Viña del Mar Viña del Mar Viña del Mar , is a city and commune on central Chile's Pacific coast. Its long stretches of white sandy beaches are a major attraction for national and international tourists. The city is Chile's main tourist attraction. Known as "La Ciudad Jardín" , Viña del Mar is a Chilean Municipality located... |
3–2 | Win | Friendly |