Álvaro José Domínguez Cabezas (born 10 June 1981) is a Colombian former professional

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. He is the older brother of the fellow footballer Juan Guillermo Domínguez.

Career

Club

Álvaro Domínguez, a native of the town of El Cerrito from the center of Valle del Cauca, began his career with

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in 2000. In 2002, he played on loan with Deportivo Pasto and with

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. Upon returning to Cali, Domínguez became an important player for his team. In 2005, he helped Cali to capture the Finalización title. In 2007, he joined Swiss side FC Sion, where he was recognized for his sacrifice, long-distance shots and vision of the game. While with Sion he made 122 league appearances and scored 21 goals. During this period Domínguez was a key player in helping Sion to two

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titles. In 2011, he left Sion and joined Turkish club

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on loan. At the end of the season he returned to his native Colombia signing with his first club Deportivo Cali.

International

He played for Colombia at the 2007 Copa America against Paraguay, as well as in friendlies before the tournament.

Honours

Deportivo Cali * Copa Mustang (1): 2005-II *

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References

External links

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Player Profile FC Sion-Online
1981 births Living people Footballers from Valle del Cauca Department Colombian men's footballers Colombian expatriate men's footballers Colombia men's international footballers 2007 Copa América players Deportivo Cali footballers Deportivo Pasto footballers Atlético Huila footballers Estudiantes de Mérida F.C. players FC Sion players Atlético Junior footballers Samsunspor footballers Categoría Primera A players Swiss Super League players Süper Lig players Expatriate men's footballers in Switzerland Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey Colombian expatriate sportspeople in Turkey Colombian expatriate sportspeople in Switzerland Men's association football midfielders 21st-century Colombian sportsmen {{Colombia-footy-midfielder-stub