Rodolfo Moya
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Rodolfo Antonio Moya Spuler (born July 27, 1979 in Santiago
, Chile
) is a Chilean footballer, who currently plays forward for Chilean club Palestino. His nickname is Moyita. In his career, Moya has played for the three biggest teams in Chile: Universidad Católica
, Universidad de Chile
, and Colo-Colo
.
At 15 years, 4 months, and 21 days, Moya made his professional debut with Chilean club Everton
in Viña del Mar
against Unión Española
. Moya spent four years with Everton before moving to Universidad Católica
. He would go on to cap five times for Austria Vienna in 2002 before returning to Chile to play for Huachipato, La Serena
, and Audax
. Moya revived his career during the 2007 Chilean Apertura Tournament, while playing with Audax. During the Copa Libertadores 2007
, Moya's play almost qualified Audax out of group play. Moya scored three goals during the Libertadores and six during the national tournament. Moya was than sold to Colo-Colo for $300,000. On August 9, 2007, Moya scored his first goal with Colo-Colo in a 3-1 win over Bolivian team Real Potosí in a Copa Sudamericana 2007
match.
In July 2009 he was loaned to Everton.
Santiago, Chile
Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
, 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...
) is a Chilean footballer, who currently plays forward for Chilean club Palestino. His nickname is Moyita. In his career, Moya has played for the three biggest teams in Chile: Universidad Católica
Club Deportivo Universidad Católica
Club Deportivo Universidad Católica is a professional football club based in Santiago, Chile, which plays in the Primera División.Universidad Católica is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Chile and considered one of the three "big teams"...
, Universidad de Chile
Universidad de Chile (football club)
Club Universidad de Chile is a professional football club based in Santiago, Chile, which plays in the Primera División.The club was founded on May 24, 1927, as Club Deportivo Universitario. Universidad de Chile is the second most successful and popular football clubs in Chile, having won the...
, and Colo-Colo
Colo-Colo
Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo...
.
At 15 years, 4 months, and 21 days, Moya made his professional debut with Chilean club Everton
Corporación Deportiva Everton de Viña del Mar
Everton de Viña del Mar is a Chilean football club based in the city of Viña del Mar.The club was founded June 24, 1909 after a group of Anglo-Chilean teenagers formed a football club and named it after the English team Everton that had just made a pioneering visit to South America.The club are...
in 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...
against 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...
. Moya spent four years with Everton before moving to Universidad Católica
Club Deportivo Universidad Católica
Club Deportivo Universidad Católica is a professional football club based in Santiago, Chile, which plays in the Primera División.Universidad Católica is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Chile and considered one of the three "big teams"...
. He would go on to cap five times for Austria Vienna in 2002 before returning to Chile to play for Huachipato, La Serena
Club de Deportes La Serena
Club de Deportes La Serena S.A.D.P., is a Chilean football club based in the city of La Serena, Coquimbo Region. The club was founded December 9, 1955 and plays in the first division of the Chilean football league. Their home games are played at the La Portada stadium, which has a capacity of...
, and Audax
Audax Club Sportivo Italiano
Audax Italiano La Florida is a Chilean football club based in La Florida. Founded in 1910, it plays in the Chilean Primera División and has spent most of their history in the top tier of Chilean football. Audax has been national champions four times, being the sixth chilean team with more title...
. Moya revived his career during the 2007 Chilean Apertura Tournament, while playing with Audax. During the Copa Libertadores 2007
Copa Libertadores 2007
The 2007 Copa Libertadores de América was the 48th edition of the Copa Libertadores. It started on January 24, 2007 and finished on June 20, 2007...
, Moya's play almost qualified Audax out of group play. Moya scored three goals during the Libertadores and six during the national tournament. Moya was than sold to Colo-Colo for $300,000. On August 9, 2007, Moya scored his first goal with Colo-Colo in a 3-1 win over Bolivian team Real Potosí in a Copa Sudamericana 2007
Copa Sudamericana 2007
The 2007 edition of the Copa Sudamericana was played by 34 teams; 30 teams from the CONMEBOL and 4 teams from the CONCACAF. CONMEBOL organized the tournament and invited three North American clubs which were the best three of the CONCACAF Champions' Cup 2007; the fourth North American club was the...
match.
In July 2009 he was loaned to Everton.
Titles
Season | Club | Title |
---|---|---|
Clausura 2007 | Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
Primera Division Chile Liga Chilena de Fútbol: Primera División The Primera División del Fútbol Profesional Chileno is the top level of Chilean football, and main component of the Chilean football league system. It is organized by the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional and is currently ranked 9th in the IFFHS' Best Leagues of the World ranking... Champion |
Clausura 2008 | Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
Primera Division Chile Liga Chilena de Fútbol: Primera División The Primera División del Fútbol Profesional Chileno is the top level of Chilean football, and main component of the Chilean football league system. It is organized by the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional and is currently ranked 9th in the IFFHS' Best Leagues of the World ranking... Champion |