Biography
Who is Hendry Thomas?
Early life and career beginnings
Hendry Thomas Bernardo Thomas Suazo was born in La Ceiba, Honduras. He began his football path playing for the club Olimpia based in Tegucigalpa. He made his professional debut with Olimpia on September 26, 2001, when he was just sixteen years old against Real Comayagua. During his time with Olimpia, he scored the two thousandth goal in the history of the club and helped the team win numerous Liga Nacional de Futbol matches. He also became a regular member of the Honduras national football team starting in 2005, representing his country in various international competitions.
His early performances showed a rugged playing style driven by physical strength and a high work rate, combined with the technical ability needed for a holding midfielder. He also spent time on trial with the French club Toulouse, though that move did not result in a permanent contract. His consistent appearances for Olimpia and the national team eventually caught the attention of foreign scouts, paving the way for his eventual transfer to English football.
Wigan Athletic career
In July 2009, Hendry transferred to the Premier League side Wigan Athletic after securing a work permit. He was given the shirt number 6 and made his club debut on August 15, 2009, against Aston Villa, providing an assist in a two to zero victory. Early in his first season, he quickly established a strong partnership in central midfield with Mohamed Diame and earned praise from manager Roberto Martinez. He won early individual recognition, including a man of the match award against Aston Villa and a most impressive player award after facing Manchester United.
During the 2009 to 2010 season, Hendry made thirty three total appearances across different competitions. He remained a regular contributor through the 2010 to 2011 season, though injuries to teammates and tactical adjustments affected his playing time later on. In January 2012, Martinez maintained that the player still had a future at the club despite reduced minutes. However, upon the expiration of his contract at the end of the 2011 to 2012 season, Wigan released him along with several other players.
Major League Soccer and later career
Following his departure from English football, Hendry signed with the Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer on August 20, 2012. He made his debut for the team later that month in a match against the Portland Timbers. After half a season of solid performances, he signed an improved long-term contract with the American club. On March 30, 2013, he scored his first goal for the Colorado Rapids from a penalty kick in a two to all draw against the Timbers. While playing in Colorado, his teammates gave him the nickname El Patron.
In 2014, Hendry followed coach Oscar Pareja to FC Dallas for the season. He missed the second half of that year due to an injury, and in December 2014, FC Dallas chose not to exercise their option to sign him for the following season. Alongside his club career in the United States, he achieved a milestone off the pitch by receiving his United States green card in October 2013, which qualified him as a domestic player for roster purposes.
Birthday and age
Hendry Thomas was born on February 23, 1985, which makes Hendry 41 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Hendry shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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