Carlos Suazo
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Carlos Humberto Suazo Lagos | ||
| Date of birth | 8 March 1936 | ||
| Place of birth | Tela, Honduras | ||
| Date of death | 28 April 2019 (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. In 1953, he signed for Honduran side CD Federal. In 1954, he signed for Honduran side CD Olimpia. 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.
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
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Los hondureños que han logrado ascender en España". latribuna.hn. 12 July 2020.
- ^ ""Calistrín" Suazo: Se fue un grande del fútbol de Honduras". diariomas.hn. 29 April 2019.
- ^ "Los hermanos Suazo Lagos glorias del Olimpia y del fútbol". 14 September 2016.