Alejandro Faurlín
 |
This article's lead section may not adequately summarize its contents. Please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of the article's key points. (May 2011) |
 |
|||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alejandro Damián Faurlín | ||
| Date of birth | 9 August 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Rosario, Argentina | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Queens Park Rangers | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2004–2006 | Rosario Central | 1 | (0) |
| 2007–2008 | Atlético Rafaela | 40 | (1) |
| 2008–2009 | Instituto | 36 | (6) |
| 2009– | Queens Park Rangers | 101 | (5) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:31, 17 September 2011 (UTC)~. † Appearances (Goals). |
|||
Alejandro Damián Faurlín (born 9 August 1986) is an Argentine football midfielder, who plays for Queens Park Rangers in the Premier League.
Contents |
[edit] Career
Faurlín began his playing career in 2004 with Rosario Central in the Primera División Argentina, he made his debut in a 1–0 away defeat to Quilmes on 9 May 2004. After making only one appearance for his home town club he joined Atlético de Rafaela of the Argentine 2nd division in 2007.
Between 2008 and 2009 he played for Instituto de Córdoba of the Argentine 2nd division.
On 7 July 2009 Faurlín signed for Queens Park Rangers for a alleged[1] club record fee that could rise to £3.5 million (However no evidence that QPR had paid that amount to any institute). The FA found the player joined the club on Bosman transfer, but under contract with a US-incorporated company "TYP Sports Agency LLC".[1] TYP acquired the rights from Instituto for just US$250,000.[1] In 2010, TYP requested QPR to pay US$1 million (£615,000) and filed a compliant to The FA.[1] In October, Faurlín extended his contract, and £200,000 was paid to TYP's owner Peppino Tirri as agent fee.[1] In January 2011 QPR paid £615,000 to TYP.[1] Due to the involvement of third-parties ownership, QPR was fined in 2011 as it against regulations put in place by the Football Association after a similar case involving Carlos Tévez. This could have resulted in a penalty of deducted points for Queens Park Rangers[2] but on 7 May 2011 the FA revealed that QPR will not be deducted any points and will go up to the Premier League as Champions although they were proved guilty on two charges.[3]
£500,000 was reported paid to Internazionale in compensation as they had a first-option clause in his contract.[citation needed] Faurlín reportedly turned down the chance to play for Inter as José Mourinho could not guarantee him first team football. In 2011, it emerged that the fee was paid to a third party,
Prior to signing for Queens Park Rangers, Faurlín rejected opportunities to play in Spain, Italy and Greece.
Faurlin told the official site:
"I am really pleased to be here in England, playing for a club like Queens Park Rangers. I know a lot about the English game and I really admire the ability of the teams at this level. I am really looking forward to playing for the club and showing the manager, my fellow players and the QPR supporters what I can do. I had opportunities to play in Spain, Italy and Greece, but QPR was my choice and I'm delighted to be here. I was really impressed with the set-up and the ambition of the club and can't wait to make my QPR debut."
Faurlin made his Rangers debut at Bristol City on 18 August 2009 [4] and scored his first goal against Sheffield Wednesday on 3 April 2010.[5] He made an instant impact in the QPR side and was voted both supporters and players Player of the Year at the end of the 2009/10 season. [6] Faurlin was part of the Rangers team that won promotion to the Premier League and began life in the Premier League well, forming a partnership with new signing Joey Barton. He captained the QPR team that drew 1-1 with MK Dons in the FA cup, but was injured during the match, rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament. The injury has ruled him out for the season [7] and led to his omission from QPR's 25-man squad for the second half of the season.
[edit] Honours
[edit] Club
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f "Decision The FA v QPR/Gianni Paladini". The FA. 20 May 2011. http://www.thefa.com/TheFA/Disciplinary/NewsAndFeatures/2011/~/media/Files/PDF/TheFA/FA-v-QPR-and-Paladini-Full-Written-Reasons-for-Distribution.ashx. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
- ^ Alejandro Faurlín transfer to QPR saw Instituto de Córdoba paid nothing - The Guardian
- ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13318784.stm - BBC Sport. 7 May 2011. Retrieved 7 May 2011.
- ^ "Alejandro Faurlin". www.soccerbase.com. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=51673&season_id=139. Retrieved 2011-09-18.
- ^ "QPR 1–1 Sheff Wed". BBC Sport. 3 April 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/8594945.stm. Retrieved 4 April 2010.
- ^ "Faurlin clinches awards double". QPR FC. 3 May 2010. http://www.qpr.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10373~2037670,00.html.
- ^ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2084023/QPR-midfielder-Alejandro-Faurlin-ruled-rest-season.html
[edit] External links
- (Spanish) Primera División statistics
- (Spanish) BDFA profile
- Alejandro Faurlín career stats at Soccerbase
- QPR snap up Argentine midfielder at BBC Football
|
|||||
