David Henríquez

David Andrés Henríquez Espinoza (born 12 July 1977) is a Chilean footballer who played as centre back. Henríquez recently played for Primera División club Universidad Católica. He is known for his strength, marking and heading ability.[1]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Henríquez and the second or maternal family name is Espinoza.
David Henríquez
Personal information
Full name David Andrés Henríquez Espinoza
Date of birth (1977-07-12) 12 July 1977
Place of birth Santiago, Chile
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Centre back
Youth career
1986–1994 Colo-Colo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995–2007 Colo-Colo 187 (5)
2003 → Beira Mar (loan) 2 (0)
2004–2005 → Monarcas Morelia (loan) 36 (2)
2008–2009 Dorados de Sinaloa 48 (4)
2009–2012 Universidad Católica 57 (5)
National team‡
2001–2003 Chile 5 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17 May 2012
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 24 October 2003

Club career

Colo-Colo

At the end of 2007, Henríquez contract was not renewed with Chilean Colo-Colo. After the 2007 Clausura championship game, he did not celebrate much with the team as he knew the team was not going to renew his contract. He was injured and could not finish his last game with Colo-Colo. He left the club as one of the most decorated players in club history and was the team's captain. In the 2006 Clausura Tournament, Henríquez led them to the championship, which was the twenty-fifth in Colo-Colo's storied history. He made his professional debut playing defender for Colo-Colo on 11 February 1995.

International career

Henríquez also made appearances with the Chilean national team from 2001 to 2003. He was a member of the national squad competing at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, which won the bronze medal.[2]

Honours

Club
Colo-Colo
Universidad Católica

International

References
  1. "Player Profile". Colo Colo. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  2. "David Henríquez Biography and Statistics". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 19 January 2012. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
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