Biography
Who is David Suazo?
Early life and career
David Suazo was born in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, on November 5, 1979. He began his football path in his home country, developing alongside his cousin Maynor Suazo. He spent time in the youth system at Olimpia before moving to Europe to play professionally.
His talent caught the attention of Italian club Cagliari, which brought him to Europe for the 1999 to 2000 Serie A season. During his early years in Italy, he established himself as a quick and strong striker known for his strong pace and acceleration on the field.
Club career highlights
David Suazo played twelve seasons in Italy, appearing in more than 300 league games and scoring over 90 league goals. After his time at Cagliari, he transferred to Inter Milan in June 2007. He scored his first goal for Inter against Genoa and finished his debut season with the club with eight goals.
During his time under contract with Inter Milan, David Suazo also spent periods on loan at other clubs. He played for Portuguese club Benfica during the 2008 to 2009 season and later joined Genoa on a six-month loan deal. He subsequently played for Catania before officially announcing his retirement from professional football in March 2013 due to knee injuries.
International career
David Suazo represented the Honduras national football team across various international competitions. He made his senior debut for his country in a friendly match against Haiti in May 1999. Over his career, he earned a total of 57 caps and scored 17 goals for the national team.
He played in 30 FIFA World Cup qualification matches and represented Honduras at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. His international career also included appearances at the 2000 Summer Olympics, the 2003 UNCAF Nations Cup, the 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup, and the Copa América. His final international appearance took place on June 12, 2012, in a match against Canada.
Coaching career and personal life
Following his retirement as a player, David Suazo transitioned into coaching and scouting roles. He worked as a scout for Cagliari and later joined the team's coaching staff as an assistant. He also served as the youth team coach for the Giovanissimi Nazionali before managing Serie B side Brescia in 2018. He later returned to management with Sardinian Serie D side Carbonia.
In his personal life, David Suazo holds Italian nationality through his 2005 marriage to Elisa Secchi. They have two sons named David Edoardo and Luis Gabriel, both of whom pursued football careers. His brother is fellow footballer Nicolás Suazo, and former internationals Maynor Suazo and Hendry Thomas are his cousins.
Birthday and age
David Suazo was born on November 5, 1979, which makes David 47 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. David shares the date with 54 other famous people.
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