Marcos Flores
Encyclopedia
Marcos Abel Flores Benard, (born 23 October 1985) is an Argentine
footballer. He currently plays as a midfielder for the Chinese Super League
club Henan Jianye
.
club Unión de Santa Fe
as a 67th minute substitute for Miguel Sebastián Garcia
and scored his first goal in the 89th minute of the same match. In 2006, Flores was transferred to Newell's Old Boys
but was loaned back to Unión de Santa Fe for a one-year period. After returning to Newell's Old Boys, Flores was finally transferred to the Chilean Primera División club Curicó Unido.
club Adelaide United
had approached Flores for the 2009–10 A-League season, but the negotiations had collapsed citing Flores' desire to remain in South America as one of the reasons. On 8 December 2009, Flores signed with Adelaide United and was named as part of the club's squad for the 2010 AFC Champions League. Flores was officially revealed by the club on 11 January 2010.
Flores was then registered as an injury replacement player for fellow import Cristiano
and made his debut as a 60th minute substitute for Adelaide United in their 2-0 win against Brisbane Roar on 6 February 2010. Flores impressed at Adelaide, providing the team with the playmaker
position and showcasing skills and technique rarely seen in the A-League. Flores added aggression and stamina to his game since coming to the A-League. Flores gained instant legendary status by the Adelaide United fans.
Flores scored four A-League goal of the season
contenders in the 2010-11 season. Flores' form at Adelaide attracted overseas attention, with J-League club Urawa Red Diamonds
and aspiring MLS
club New York Cosmos
. On 21 January 2011, Flores scored his first A-league
hat-trick for Adelaide in their record 8-1 win over North Queensland Fury. Flores won the Johnny Warren player of the year award for the 2010-11 season. Adelaide offered Flores a three-year deal worth $320,000 a season, which would have made him the highest paid player in the club's history.
club Henan Jianye
, on 26 June 2011, where he is set to earn $2.4 million over a 3 year period. The transfer fee was said to be worth $500,000. Flores made his debut for Henan Jianye as a second half substitute on the 10th July 2011 in an away nil all draw against Changchun Yatai
in the Chinese Super League.
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
footballer. He currently plays as a midfielder for the Chinese Super League
Chinese Super League
The Chinese Football Association Super League , commonly known as Chinese Super League or CSL, currently known as the Pirelli Chinese Football Association Super League for sponsorship reasons, is the highest tier of professional association football in China, operating under the auspices of the...
club Henan Jianye
Henan Jianye
Henan Construction is a Chinese professional association football club based in Zhengzhou , in the province of Henan , China. The clubs predecessor was the Henan Provincial Team who were founded in 1958 while the current professional football team was established on August 27, 1994...
.
Biography
On 17 April 2004, Flores made his senior debut for ArgentineArgentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
club Unión de Santa Fe
Unión de Santa Fe
Club Atlético Unión is a sports club from Santa Fe, the capital city of the province with the same name in Argentina. The club, founded in 1907, has a strong rivalry with Colón de Santa Fe....
as a 67th minute substitute for Miguel Sebastián Garcia
Miguel Sebastián Garcia
Miguel Sebastián Garcia, nicknamed "Pitu", is an Argentine football midfielder who plays for Atromitos F.C. in the Greek Superleague. He started his career in Unión de Santa Fe, base in his hometown, from which he was loaned firstly to Palestino and subsequently to Iraklis...
and scored his first goal in the 89th minute of the same match. In 2006, Flores was transferred to Newell's Old Boys
Newell's Old Boys
Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys is an Argentine sports club based in Rosario. The club was founded on November 3, 1903, and is named after Isaac Newell, one of the pioneers of Argentine football...
but was loaned back to Unión de Santa Fe for a one-year period. After returning to Newell's Old Boys, Flores was finally transferred to the Chilean Primera División club Curicó Unido.
Adelaide United
It was revealed in June 2009 that Australian A-LeagueA-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
club Adelaide United
Adelaide United FC
Adelaide United Football Club is a professional football club based in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. It currently participates in the A-League as the sole team from the state of South Australia. Adelaide is one of the most successful clubs in the A-League. The club's home ground is...
had approached Flores for the 2009–10 A-League season, but the negotiations had collapsed citing Flores' desire to remain in South America as one of the reasons. On 8 December 2009, Flores signed with Adelaide United and was named as part of the club's squad for the 2010 AFC Champions League. Flores was officially revealed by the club on 11 January 2010.
Flores was then registered as an injury replacement player for fellow import Cristiano
Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues
Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues , commonly known as Cristiano, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker for South Australian Premier League side White City FC.-Early career:...
and made his debut as a 60th minute substitute for Adelaide United in their 2-0 win against Brisbane Roar on 6 February 2010. Flores impressed at Adelaide, providing the team with the playmaker
Playmaker
In association football, a playmaker is a player who controls the flow of the team's offensive play, and is often involved in passing moves which lead to goals....
position and showcasing skills and technique rarely seen in the A-League. Flores added aggression and stamina to his game since coming to the A-League. Flores gained instant legendary status by the Adelaide United fans.
Flores scored four A-League goal of the season
Goal of the Season
In English football, the Goal of the Season is an annual competition and award given on BBC's Match of the Day, in honour of the most spectacular goal scored that season...
contenders in the 2010-11 season. Flores' form at Adelaide attracted overseas attention, with J-League club Urawa Red Diamonds
Urawa Red Diamonds
are a professional association football club playing in Japan's football league, J. League Division 1. One of Japan and Asia's best supported teams, the club has been able to boast the highest average crowds for thirteen of the J-League's twenty season history...
and aspiring MLS
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
club New York Cosmos
New York Cosmos (2010)
The New York Cosmos are an American soccer club based in New York City. The team was formed in August 2010 by a consortium led by English businessman Paul Kemsley, and aspires to become a franchise of Major League Soccer, the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
. On 21 January 2011, Flores scored his first A-league
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
hat-trick for Adelaide in their record 8-1 win over North Queensland Fury. Flores won the Johnny Warren player of the year award for the 2010-11 season. Adelaide offered Flores a three-year deal worth $320,000 a season, which would have made him the highest paid player in the club's history.
Henan Jianye
Flores announced his official transfer to Chinese Super LeagueChinese Super League
The Chinese Football Association Super League , commonly known as Chinese Super League or CSL, currently known as the Pirelli Chinese Football Association Super League for sponsorship reasons, is the highest tier of professional association football in China, operating under the auspices of the...
club Henan Jianye
Henan Jianye
Henan Construction is a Chinese professional association football club based in Zhengzhou , in the province of Henan , China. The clubs predecessor was the Henan Provincial Team who were founded in 1958 while the current professional football team was established on August 27, 1994...
, on 26 June 2011, where he is set to earn $2.4 million over a 3 year period. The transfer fee was said to be worth $500,000. Flores made his debut for Henan Jianye as a second half substitute on the 10th July 2011 in an away nil all draw against Changchun Yatai
Changchun Yatai
Changchun Yatai is a Chinese football team. It was founded on June 6, 1996 by Jilin Yatai Group at Changchun, Jilin. Their manager is Shen Xiangfu....
in the Chinese Super League.
A-League career statistics
(Current as of 6 March 2011)| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | ||
| 2009–10 A-League 2009–10 The A-League's 2009-10 season was the fifth season of the Australasian A-League football competition. The season marked the addition of two new teams from Queensland. and the made their A-League debuts at the start of the season. Because of this, were re-named to , as they were no longer the... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010–11 2010–11 A-League The 2010–11 A-League season is the sixth season of the Australian football championship since its establishment in 2004. The home and away season began on 5 August 2010 and concluded on 13 February 2011. The addition of brought the total number of teams to 11... |
29 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 9 | 9 | |
| Henan Jianye | 2011 2011 Chinese Super League The 2011 Chinese Super League was the eighth season since the establishment of the Chinese Super League, the eighteenth season of a professional association football league and the 50th top-tier league season in China. Guangzhou Evergrande F.C... |
11 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 42 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 49 | 11 | 12 | |
Honours
- Johnny Warren MedalJohnny Warren MedalThe Johnny Warren Medal is the award for best player in the Australian national football club competition. It was first awarded in the National Soccer League in 1990, and upon the NSL's demise in November 2004, was carried forward into the A-League, the competition in Australia...
: 2010–20112010–11 A-LeagueThe 2010–11 A-League season is the sixth season of the Australian football championship since its establishment in 2004. The home and away season began on 5 August 2010 and concluded on 13 February 2011. The addition of brought the total number of teams to 11...
with - A-LeagueA-LeagueThe A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
Foreign Player of the Year: 2010-2011 - Adelaide United Player's Player of the Year: 2010–112010–11 Adelaide United seasonThe 2010–11 Adelaide United season is 's sixth A-League season. It includes the 2010–11 A-League season as well as any other competitions of the 2010–11 football season, including the 2010 AFC Champions League...