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On 9 July 2013, after his contract at Wigan expired,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/news/article/13-07-01-player-exits-confirmed-887540.aspx|title=Player exits confirmed|publisher=Wigan Athletic|date=1 July 2013|accessdate=1 July 2013}}</ref> Alcaraz joined [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] on a two-year deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23247458|title=Antolin Alcaraz and Joel Robles rejoin Martinez at Everton|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 July 2013|accessdate=10 July 2013}}</ref> He made his debut for the club on 29 December after an injury struck his start to [[2013–14 Premier League|the season]], featuring the full 90 minutes in a 2–1 home win against [[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25482673|title=Everton 2–1 Southampton|publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 December 2013|accessdate=30 December 2013}}</ref>
On 9 July 2013, after his contract at Wigan expired,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/news/article/13-07-01-player-exits-confirmed-887540.aspx|title=Player exits confirmed|publisher=Wigan Athletic|date=1 July 2013|accessdate=1 July 2013}}</ref> Alcaraz joined [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] on a two-year deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23247458|title=Antolin Alcaraz and Joel Robles rejoin Martinez at Everton|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 July 2013|accessdate=10 July 2013}}</ref> He made his debut for the club on 29 December after an injury struck his start to [[2013–14 Premier League|the season]], featuring the full 90 minutes in a 2–1 home win against [[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25482673|title=Everton 2–1 Southampton|publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 December 2013|accessdate=30 December 2013}}</ref>
On 26 April 2014, he scored an own goal in the first minute of a 2-0 loss to Southampton F.C., the fastest own goal ever conceded this season by Everton F.C.
On 26 April 2014, he scored an own goal in the first minute of a 2-0 loss to Southampton F.C., the fastest own goal ever conceded in the current season by Everton F.C.


==International career==
==International career==

Revision as of 02:48, 27 April 2014

Antolín Alcaraz
Alcaraz warming up for Wigan
Personal information
Full name Antolín Alcaraz Viveros[1]
Date of birth (1982-07-30) 30 July 1982 (age 41)
Place of birth San Roque González de Santa Cruz, Paraguay
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Centre back
Team information
Current team
 Everton
Number 32
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2001 Teniente Fariña
2001–2002 Racing Club 0 (0)
2002 → Fiorentina (loan) 0 (0)
2003–2007 Beira-Mar 112 (5)
2007–2010 Club Brugge 68 (5)
2010–2013 Wigan Athletic 68 (3)
2013– Everton 4 (0)
International career‡
2008– Paraguay 24 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of match played 21 April 2014
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12 September 2012

Template:Spanish name 2 Antolín Alcaraz Viveros (born 30 July 1982) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays for Everton in the Premier League, as a central defender.

He rarely settled with a team in his early career, signing in 2003 with Beira-Mar and remaining with the club five seasons, after which he joined Club Brugge. He spent the remainder of his career in the Premier League, mainly with Wigan Athletic.

Alcaraz represented Paraguay at the 2010 World Cup and the 2011 Copa América.

Club career

Early years / Beira-Mar

Hailing from a humble background, Alcaraz worked throughout his teenage years as a builder’s assistant in his hometown of San Roque González. After starting at amateur football in his country, the 19-year-old moved to Argentina and signed with Racing Club de Avellaneda, appearing rarely during his spell. In 2002 he was loaned to ACF Fiorentina, but the Italians soon faced bankruptcy and regrouped in the fourth division; he then had a trial at U.S. Città di Palermo,[2] but nothing came of it.

In January 2003, Alcaraz signed for Portuguese club S.C. Beira-Mar. After seven appearances in half a season he became a defensive mainstay at the top division team, eventually also gaining club captaincy; in 2005–06 he helped the Aveiro outfit return to the top flight, playing 31 matches.

Brugge

On 30 April 2007 Alcaraz was signed by Club Brugge in Belgium, with the deal being effective as of July.[3]

After a slow first season he also eventually became first-choice, helping his team to two third-places and one second.

Wigan Athletic

On 14 May 2010 Alcaraz signed with Wigan Athletic for an undisclosed fee,[4] as his contract with Brugge was due to expire at the end of June.[5] He scored his first goal for the club against Sunderland on 11 September 2010, netting in the 86th minute for an eventual 1–1 home draw.[6]

On 6 November 2011, Alcaraz caused widespread controversy when replays showed him spitting at Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Richard Stearman during Wigan's 1–3 defeat at Molineux Stadium,[7] and served a three-game suspension due to his actions.[8] He later issued an apology.[9]

On 7 May 2012 Alcaraz scored the game's only goal at Blackburn Rovers to retain the Latics' top division safety, whilst relegating their opponent to the Football League Championship.[10] He won the 2013 FA Cup, featuring the full 90 minutes in the 1–0 upset against Manchester City.[11] However, only three days later, with him on the pitch again, Wigan were relegated from the top division following a 1–4 defeat at Arsenal.[12]

Everton

On 9 July 2013, after his contract at Wigan expired,[13] Alcaraz joined Everton on a two-year deal.[14] He made his debut for the club on 29 December after an injury struck his start to the season, featuring the full 90 minutes in a 2–1 home win against Southampton.[15] On 26 April 2014, he scored an own goal in the first minute of a 2-0 loss to Southampton F.C., the fastest own goal ever conceded in the current season by Everton F.C.

International career

At the age of 26 (November 2008), Alcaraz received his first call-up to the Paraguayan national team.[16] He was picked for the squad present at the 2010 FIFA World Cup; on 14 June, in the group stage opener against Italy, in just his seventh international, Alcaraz scored from a set piece powering home a header in a 1–1 draw in Cape Town,[17] and played all the matches and minutes for the eventual quarterfinalists.

Alcaraz was again first-choice for Paraguay during the 2011 Copa América, held in Argentina. On 13 July he scored the 1–1 equalizer against Venezuela, in an eventual 3–3 group stage draw;[18] four days later, in the quarterfinals against Brazil, he was sent off after an altercation with Lucas Leiva, and the national team eventually finished runner-up.

International goals

# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 14 June 2010 Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa  Italy 1–0 1–1 2010 FIFA World Cup
2. 13 July 2011 Padre Ernesto Martearena, Salta, Argentina  Venezuela 1–1 3–3 2011 Copa América

Honours

Club

Beira-Mar
Wigan Athletic

Country

Statistics

Club

As of match played 20 April 2014.[19]
Club Season League Cup Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Beira-Mar 2002–03 Primeira Liga 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2003–04 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
2004–05 24 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 1
2005–06 Liga de Honra 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 0
2006–07 Primeira Liga 26 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 3
Club Brugge 2007–08 Belgian Pro League 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
2008–09 29 3 3 0 6 1 0 0 38 3
2009–10 29 1 0 0 11 0 0 0 40 1
Wigan Athletic 2010–11 Premier League 34 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 38 1
2011–12 25 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 2
2012–13 10 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 14 0
Everton 2013–14 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
Career total 221 12 12 0 17 1 0 0 240 13

References

  1. ^ "Barclays Premier League squad numbers 2013/14". Premier League. 16 August 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  2. ^ Massimo Manduzio, Franco Cirici, Valter Leone (15 August 2002). "Il Palermo fatica, ma Glerean non-si preoccupa" (in Italian). La Gazzetta dello Sport. Retrieved 16 May 2010. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "Club Brugge capture Alcaraz". UEFA.com. 30 April 2007. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
  4. ^ Wigan sign Paraguay defender Alcaraz; ESPN Soccernet, 14 May 2010
  5. ^ "Antolin Alcaraz ruilt Club Brugge voor Engelse Wigan" (in Dutch). Club Brugge. 15 May 2010. Retrieved 28 May 2010. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Alcaraz grabs point as Cattermole sees red; ESPN Soccernet, 11 September 2010
  7. ^ Alcaraz accused of spitting; ESPN Soccernet, 6 November 2011
  8. ^ Antolin Alcaraz banned after accepting spitting charge; BBC Sport, 8 November 2011
  9. ^ Antolin Alcaraz apologises for spitting on Richard Stearman; BBC Sport, 11 November 2011
  10. ^ Blackburn 0–1 Wigan; BBC Sport, 7 May 2012
  11. ^ "Man City 0–1 Wigan". BBC Sport. 11 May 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
  12. ^ "Arsenal 4–1 Wigan". BBC Sport. 14 May 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
  13. ^ "Player exits confirmed". Wigan Athletic. 1 July 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
  14. ^ "Antolin Alcaraz and Joel Robles rejoin Martinez at Everton". BBC Sport. 9 July 2013. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
  15. ^ "Everton 2–1 Southampton". BBC Sport. 29 December 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
  16. ^ ¿Lo conocías? (Did you know him?); Teledeportes Digital Template:Es icon
  17. ^ Italy 1–1 Paraguay; BBC Sport, 14 June 2010
  18. ^ Nicolás Fedor and Grenddy Perozo seal stunning Venezuela comeback; The Guardian, 14 July 2011
  19. ^ "A. Alcáraz". Soccerway. Retrieved 4 January 2014.

External links

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