Carlos Suazo

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Suazo and the second or maternal family name is Lagos.
Carlos Suazo
Personal information
Full name Carlos Humberto Suazo Lagos
Date of birth (1936-03-08)8 March 1936
Place of birth Tela, Honduras
Date of death 28 April 2019(2019-04-28) (aged 83)
Place of death Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1952–1953 Sonaguera FC
1953–1954 CD Federal
1954–1958 CD Olimpia
1958–1959 Elche CF
1960–1969 CD Olimpia
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Carlos Humberto Suazo Lagos (8 March 1936 - 28 April 2019) was a Honduran footballer and football manager who played as a striker.

Career

Suazo started his career with Honduran side Sonaguera FC.[citation needed] In 1953, he signed for Honduran side CD Federal.[citation needed] In 1954, he signed for Honduran side CD Olimpia.[citation needed] In 1958, he signed for Spanish second-tier side Elche CF.[1] He helped the club achieve promotion.[2] In 1960, he returned to Honduran side CD Olimpia.[citation needed]

As a manager, Suazo led Olimpia to the 1969–70 Honduran Liga Nacional title.[1] He also served as manager for Broncos de Choluteca, Sula de La Lima, and Tiburones de San Lorenzo.[1]

Personal life

Suazo was born in Tela, Honduras on 8 March 1936.[1][3] He died on 28 April 2019 in Tegucigalpa.[1] Suazo was the brother of Honduran footballer Raúl Suazo Lagos.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Castañeda, Gian Carlo (28 April 2019). "Fallece el ex jugador y técnico hondureño, Carlos 'Calistrín' Suazo". Diez.hn (in Spanish). Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Los hondureños que han logrado ascender en España". latribuna.hn. 12 July 2020.
  3. ^ ""Calistrín" Suazo: Se fue un grande del fútbol de Honduras". diariomas.hn. 29 April 2019.
  4. ^ "Los hermanos Suazo Lagos glorias del Olimpia y del fútbol". 14 September 2016.