Abel Aguilar

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Template:Short description Template:Family name hatnote Template:Use dmy dates Template:Infobox football biography Abel Enrique Aguilar Tapias (born 6 January 1985) is a Colombian former footballer who played as a central or defensive midfielder.

Having started his career at Deportivo Cali, Aguilar signed with Italian club Udinese at the age of 20 then spent seven seasons in Spanish football with four teams, appearing in La Liga for Zaragoza, Hércules and Deportivo. He also competed professionally in France, Portugal and the United States.

A Colombian international since 2004, Aguilar represented the nation in two World Cups and as many Copa América tournaments while playing 71 matches.

Club career

Italy

Aguilar was born in Bogotá. Serie A club Udinese Calcio bought his rights in the summer of 2005, from local Deportivo Cali, and loaned him immediately to fellow league team Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC due to the excess of foreign players in the roster;[1] however, after some problems in the arrival of the transfer, the player missed pre-season training, only joining it a month into the season.

Aguilar returned to Udinese in January 2006, after having never played for Ascoli,[2] but received few playing opportunities in the following months (two league matches and the UEFA Cup 1–0 loss at RC Lens, all incomplete).[3]

Spain

For the following three years, Aguilar was also loaned, always in the Spanish second division. He started out in January 2007 at Xerez CD,[4] where he remained until the end of the 2007–08 campaign, always as first choice.[5]

In 2008–09, Aguilar represented Hércules CF,[6] being a permanent fixture as the Alicante side fell three points short of a return to La Liga.[5] On 24 July 2009 he was again loaned, now to Real Zaragoza,[7] which in turn promoted to the top flight; he made his debut in the competition on 29 August, starting and playing 71 minutes in a 1–0 home win against CD Tenerife,[8] and scored all his four league goals during the first two months of competition.[9]

Aguilar was released by Udinese in July 2010, immediately signing a four-year contract with former club Hércules, returned to the top division after an absence of 13 years.[10] He appeared in 34 scoreless games during the season, which ended in relegation.[11]

Aguilar returned to the Spanish top tier in the 2012–13 campaign, being loaned to Deportivo de La Coruña.[12] He netted twice in just his second league appearance to help to a 3–3 draw at Valencia CF,[13][14] but his team was again eventually relegated.[15]

Toulouse

On 22 August 2013, Aguilar agreed to a three-year deal with Toulouse FC.[16] His maiden appearance in Ligue 1 occurred nine days later, putting on an average performance and being booked in a 2–1 away loss to SC Bastia.[17]

Aguilar spent his third year in France on the sidelines, nursing a serious ankle injury.[18] In the very last moments of the 2016 January transfer window, he joined C.F. Os Belenenses from Portugal.[19]

Return home

On 12 June 2016, after 11 years playing in Europe, Aguilar returned to his country and Deportivo Cali, signing a three-year contract.[20] He scored his first goal for the team on 29 July, in the 2–1 victory over América de Cali in the Copa Colombia.[21]

FC Dallas

On 27 August 2018, Aguilar joined Major League Soccer side FC Dallas.[22] At the end of the season, he was released.[23]

Unión Magdalena

Aged 33, Aguilar returned to his country in December 2018, agreeing to a deal at Unión Magdalena for the upcoming season.[24] On 18 February 2020, he announced his retirement.[25]

International career

Aguilar was captain of the Colombia national team at under-17 and under-20 levels.[26] He rose to stardom as leader of the latter side that finished third at the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship.[27]

Aguilar was then promoted to the senior squad for the 2004 Copa América held in Peru. There, he scored two goals, helping his country to the semi-finals.[28]

Subsequently, Aguilar returned to the under-20 (again as captain), helping them to a first-place finish at the 2005 South American Youth Cup with the consequent qualification for the World Championship of the category in the Netherlands. After helping the national team to three group-stage wins, he could not prevent a round-of-16 2–1 ousting at the ends of Argentina.[26]

Aguilar was selected by José Pekerman for his 2014 FIFA World Cup squad.[29] He played his first-ever game in the tournament on 14 June, starting in a 3–0 group stage win against Greece which was also his 50th cap.[30]

Aguilar was also picked for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.[31]

Career statistics

International

Colombia[32][33][34]
Year Apps Goals
2004 7 2
2005 5 2
2006 0 0
2007 0 0
2008 1 0
2009 7 0
2010 2 0
2011 9 0
2012 2 0
2013 11 1
2014 9 0
2015 2 1
2016 3 1
2017 10 0
2018 3 0
Total 71 7
Scores and results list Colombia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Aguilar goal.[33]
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 12 July 2004 Estadio Mansiche, Trujillo, Peru {{ Template:Yesno alias = Peru flag alias = Flag of Peru.svg flag alias-spain = Flag of Cross of Burgundy.svg flag alias-1820 = Flag of Tacna Regiment (1820 proposal).svg flag alias-1821 = Flag of Peru (1821-1822).svg flag alias-1822 = Flag of Peru (1822).svg flag alias-1822a = Flag of Peru (1822–1825).svg flag alias-1825 = Flag of Peru (1825–1884).svg flag alias-confederation = Flag of the Peru-Bolivian Confederation.svg flag alias-north = Flag of Peru (1825–1884).svg link alias-north = North Peru flag alias-south = Flag of South Peru.svg link alias-south = South Peru flag alias-1884 = Flag of Peru (1884–1950).svg flag alias-state = Flag of Peru (state).svg flag alias-football = Flag of Peru.svg flag alias-army = Flag of the Peruvian Army.svg link alias-army = Peruvian Army flag alias-naval= Flag of the Peruvian Navy.svg link alias-naval = Peruvian Navy flag alias-air force= Flag of the Peruvian Air Force.svg link alias-air force = Peruvian Air Force flag alias-military=Flag of Peru (war).svg link alias-military=Peruvian Armed Forces flag alias-marines = Flag of the Peruvian Navy.svg link alias-marines = Peruvian Naval Infantry flag alias-navy = Flag of Peru (state).svg link alias-navy = Peruvian Navy size = name = altvar = football altlink = national football team variant = }} ||
2–1
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2–2
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". || rowspan=2| 2004 Copa América
2. 17 July 2004 {{ Template:Yesno alias = Costa Rica flag alias = Flag of Costa Rica.svg flag alias-1839 = Flag of Costa Rica (1839-1848).svg flag alias-1848 = Flag of Costa Rica (1848-1906).svg flag alias-state = Flag of Costa Rica (state).svg flag alias-naval = Flag of Costa Rica (state).svg flag alias-navy = Flag of Costa Rica (state).svg Costa Rican Coast Guard Costa Rican Coast Guard size = name = altlink = national football team variant = }} ||
1–0
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2–0
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3. 12 July 2005 Orange Bowl, Miami, United States {{ Template:Yesno alias = Trinidad and Tobago flag alias = Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg flag alias-colonial = Flag of Trinidad and Tobago (1889–1958).svg flag alias-1958 = Flag of Trinidad and Tobago (1958–1962).svg flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Trinidad and Tobago.svg link alias-naval = Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard flag alias-air force = Flag of the Trinidad and Tobago Air Guard.svg Trinidad and Tobago Air Guard flag alias-army = Flag of the Trinidad and Tobago Regiment.svg link alias-army = Trinidad and Tobago Regiment flag alias-navy = Naval Ensign of Trinidad and Tobago.svg link alias-navy = Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard size = name = altlink = national football team variant = }} ||
2–1
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2–1
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". || rowspan=2| 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup
4. 17 July 2005 Reliant Stadium, Houston, United States {{ Template:Yesno alias = Mexico flag alias = Flag of Mexico.svg flag alias-1821a = Flag of the Three Guarantees.svg flag alias-1821 = Bandera del Primer Imperio Mexicano.svg flag alias-1823 = Flag of Mexico (1823-1864, 1867-1893).svg flag alias-1864 = Imperial Standard of Mexico (1864-1867).svg flag alias-1867 = Flag of Mexico (1823-1864, 1867-1893).svg flag alias-1893 = Flag of Mexico (1893-1916).svg flag alias-1916 = Flag of Mexico (1916–1934).svg flag alias-1934 = Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg flag alias-air force = Flag of the Mexican Air Force.svg flag alias-army = Flag of the Mexican Army.svg link alias-army = Mexican Army link alias-air force = Mexican Air Force link alias-naval = Mexican Navy flag alias-coast guard = Flag of the Mexican Maritime Search and Rescue.png link alias-coast guard = Mexican Maritime Search and Rescue flag alias-navy = Naval jack of Mexico.svg link alias-navy = Mexican Navy flag alias-marines = Estandarte Infantería de Marina de México.svg link alias-marines = Mexican Naval Infantry Corps size = name = altlink = national football team variant = }} ||
2–1
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2–1
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5. 6 February 2013 Sun Life, Miami Gardens, United States {{ Template:Yesno alias = Guatemala flag alias = Flag of Guatemala.svg flag alias-1825 = Flag of Guatemala (1825-1838).svg flag alias-1839 = Flag of Guatemala (1839-1843).svg flag alias-1843 = Flag of Guatemala (1843-1851).svg flag alias-1851 = Flag of Guatemala (1851-1858).svg flag alias-1858 = Flag of Guatemala (1858–1871).svg flag alias-1871 = Flag of Guatemala (1871-1968).svg flag alias-1968 = Flag of Guatemala (1968-1997).svg flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of Guatemala.svg link alias-naval = Guatemalan Navy link alias-air force = Guatemalan Air Force link alias-army = Guatemalan Army link alias-navy = Guatemalan Navy size = name = variant = altlink = national football team }} ||
3–0
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4–1
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6. 30 March 2015 Mohammed Bin Zayed, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates {{ Template:Yesno alias = Kuwait flag alias = Flag of Kuwait.svg flag alias-1844 = Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1844–1922).svg flag alias-1914 = Flag of Kuwait (1914-1921).svg flag alias-1921 = Flag of Kuwait (1921-1940).svg flag alias-1940 = Flag of Kuwait (1940-1961).svg flag alias-naval-1956 = Maritime Ensign of Kuwait 1956-1961.svg flag alias-republic-1990 = Flag of Kuwait.svg size = name = altvar = football altlink = national football team variant = }} ||
1–0
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3–1
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7. 11 October 2016 Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, Barranquilla, Colombia {{ Template:Yesno alias = Uruguay flag alias = Flag of Uruguay.svg flag alias-1828 = Flag of Uruguay (1828-1830).svg link alias-naval = National Navy of Uruguay flag alias-army = Flag of Uruguayan Army.svg National Army of Uruguay link alias-air force = Uruguayan Air Force flag alias-air force = Flag of the Uruguayan Air Force.svg link alias-navy = National Navy of Uruguay size = name = altlink = national football team variant = }} ||
1–0
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2–2
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