Néstor Ayala
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Néstor Ayala Villagra is a Paraguay
an football
player who plays as a striker
for San Martín de San Juan in the Primera División Argentina
.
in the Paraguayan third division. After playing well throughout the season, Ayala was offered trails to play for various clubs in the El Salvador's
Primera División
. Ayala had trails with various clubs but was ultimately signed by Once Lobos
for the 2004 Clausura tournament. He spent one year with the Santa Ana
club, before transferring to C.D. Atlético Balboa
for the 2005 season. After having a solid year with Atlético Balboa, Ayala finished the 2005-06 Apertura championship as his team's top goalscorer and tied for second as the leagues leading scorer. As a result of his consisitently good performances, Ayala arose interest from some of El Salvador larger clubs, and ultimately signed a 3 year contract with Club Deportivo FAS for the 2006 Clausura tournament. Ayala had a successful first season with FAS, finishing top scorer for his team. He led FAS to finish second for the season and was a vital part of the team progressing to the final against C.D. Águila
(a game they ultimately lost 4-2).
After that season there was talk of Ayala becoming nationalised as a Salvadoran and playing for the national team
, along with his teammate Alejandro de la Cruz Bentos
, Vista Hermosa's
Patricio Barroche
and A.D. Isidro Metapán's
Rodrigo Lagos.
For the 2006 Apertura Ayala once again began the season strong and was fast becoming a fan favourite. After his release Ayala returned to Paraguay, were he signed with Sportivo Luqueño
for the remainder of the season. There he was a part of Luqueño's championship winning team for that season. Ayala remained at the club for the 2006-07 Apertura tournament and was ultimately spotted by Argentina's Club Atlético Tigre
.
Ayala transferred to Tigre for a reportedly 2,5 million transfer fee. He had solid performances with Tigre during his first season, one being against Argentine giants River Plate
, when he netted 2 goals. Tigre eventually finished the 2007 Apertura in second place, the highest league finish in the clubs history. Ayala made a contribution of 7 goals in 11 games.
Ayala left Tigre to join Ecuadorian Serie A's champion Deportivo Quito in July 2010. He scored 6 goals for Deportivo Quito during the second half of the 2010 Season
.
On 1 February 2011, he officially has agreed a 6-month contract with Deportivo Cuenca.
against Ecuador. Ayala played well scoring a goal and assisting in another in Paraguay's 5-1 win.
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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...
player who plays as a 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...
for San Martín de San Juan in the Primera División Argentina
Primera División Argentina
The Primera División is a professional football league in Argentina. It is the country's premier football division and is at the top of the Argentine football league system. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Primera B Nacional. The season runs...
.
Career
Ayala began his professional footballing career playing for Sportivo IteñoSportivo Iteño
Sportivo Iteño, is a Paraguayan football club based in the city of Itá, in Asunción. The club was founded on June 1, 1924 and plays in the Intermedia division of the Paraguayan league . Their home games are played at the Salvador Morga stadium which has a capacity of about...
in the Paraguayan third division. After playing well throughout the season, Ayala was offered trails to play for various clubs in the El Salvador's
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...
Primera División
Primera División de Fútbol Profesional
The Primera División of the ' , more commonly known as La Liga Mayor or La Primera, is the top professional football league in El Salvador. It was established in 1969 and as of 2011 has 10 clubs...
. Ayala had trails with various clubs but was ultimately signed by Once Lobos
Once Lobos
Once Lobos Chalchuapa, commonly known as Once Lobos, is a professional Salvadoran football club based in Chalchuapa, Santa Ana, El Salvador...
for the 2004 Clausura tournament. He spent one year with the Santa Ana
Santa Ana, El Salvador
Santa Ana is the second largest city in El Salvador, located 64 kilometers west of San Salvador, the capital city. Santa Ana has approximately 274,830 inhabitants and serves both as the capital of the department of Santa Ana and...
club, before transferring to C.D. Atlético Balboa
C.D. Atlético Balboa
Club Deportivo Atlético Balboa, commonly known as Atlético Balboa or Balboa is a Salvadoran football club. The team currently plays in La Unión, El Salvador....
for the 2005 season. After having a solid year with Atlético Balboa, Ayala finished the 2005-06 Apertura championship as his team's top goalscorer and tied for second as the leagues leading scorer. As a result of his consisitently good performances, Ayala arose interest from some of El Salvador larger clubs, and ultimately signed a 3 year contract with Club Deportivo FAS for the 2006 Clausura tournament. Ayala had a successful first season with FAS, finishing top scorer for his team. He led FAS to finish second for the season and was a vital part of the team progressing to the final against 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...
(a game they ultimately lost 4-2).
After that season there was talk of Ayala becoming nationalised as a Salvadoran and playing for the national team
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...
, along with his teammate Alejandro de la Cruz Bentos
Alejandro de la Cruz Bentos
Alejandro de la Cruz Bentos is an Argentinan Footballer who currently plays for C.D. FAS in El Salvador....
, Vista Hermosa's
Vista Hermosa
Vista Hermosa means "beautiful view" in Spanish and may refer to:*Vista Hermosa, Meta, a town and municipality in Colombia.*C.D. Vista Hermosa, a football club....
Patricio Barroche
Patricio Barroche
Patricio David Gomez Barroche is an Argentine footballer. He currently plays for the Mexican club Celaya of the Liga de Ascenso.- Career in Argentina :...
and A.D. Isidro Metapán's
A.D. Isidro Metapán
Asociación Deportiva Isidro Metapán, also known simply as Isidro Metapán, is a Salvadoran football club based in Metapán, El Salvador. The club currently plays in the Primera División, which is the top tier football league in the country...
Rodrigo Lagos.
For the 2006 Apertura Ayala once again began the season strong and was fast becoming a fan favourite. After his release Ayala returned to Paraguay, were he signed with Sportivo Luqueño
Club Sportivo Luqueño
Club Sportivo Luqueño is a Paraguayan football team, based in the city of Luque.-History:The club was founded in 1921 when three teams from the city of Luque decided to merge and form one single club: Sportivo Luqueño. Only three years after its foundation, the team was already playing in the...
for the remainder of the season. There he was a part of Luqueño's championship winning team for that season. Ayala remained at the club for the 2006-07 Apertura tournament and was ultimately spotted by Argentina's Club Atlético Tigre
Club Atlético Tigre
Club Atlético Tigre is a football club from Victoria, San Fernando Partido, Buenos Aires, Argentina. At the end of the 2006-2007 season the club was promoted to the Primera Division Argentina...
.
Ayala transferred to Tigre for a reportedly 2,5 million transfer fee. He had solid performances with Tigre during his first season, one being against Argentine giants River Plate
Club Atlético River Plate
Club Atlético River Plate is an Argentine sports club based in the Nuñez neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently competes in Nacional B, the second tier of Argentine football....
, when he netted 2 goals. Tigre eventually finished the 2007 Apertura in second place, the highest league finish in the clubs history. Ayala made a contribution of 7 goals in 11 games.
Ayala left Tigre to join Ecuadorian Serie A's champion Deportivo Quito in July 2010. He scored 6 goals for Deportivo Quito during the second half of the 2010 Season
2010 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol Serie A
The 2010 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol de la Serie A was the 52nd season of the Serie A, Ecuador's premier football league. It ran from February 7 to December 12....
.
On 1 February 2011, he officially has agreed a 6-month contract with Deportivo Cuenca.
International career
Ayala was called up to the Paraguayan national side in a South American FIFA World Cup qualifier2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)
The South American zone of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification saw 10 teams competing for places in the finals which were held in South Africa. The format is identical to that used for the previous three World Cup qualification tournaments held by CONMEBOL...
against Ecuador. Ayala played well scoring a goal and assisting in another in Paraguay's 5-1 win.
International goals
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Asunción
Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.The "Ciudad de Asunción" is an autonomous capital district not part of any department. The metropolitan area, called Gran Asunción, includes the cities of San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora, Lambaré, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, Ñemby, San...
, Paraguay || || 4-1 || 5-1 || 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)
The South American zone of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification saw 10 teams competing for places in the finals which were held in South Africa. The format is identical to that used for the previous three World Cup qualification tournaments held by CONMEBOL...
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