Jean Carlos Solórzano Madrigal
Encyclopedia
Jean Carlos Solórzano Madrigal (born 8 January 1988) is a Costa Rica
n footballer who plays for Melbourne Victory in the Australia
n A-League
, on loan from LD Alajuelense
. He plays as a forward.
n A-League
club Brisbane Roar on-loan for a year from LD Alajuelense
. Solorzano impressed at Brisbane, scoring 11 goals. Solorzano went on to win the 2010/11 Hyundai A-League Grand Final in stunning fashion against Central Coast Mariners.
He stated that he wanted to stay at the Roar.
has signed Solorzano from Brisbane Roar, with LD Alajuelense
extending his loan deal for one more season so that the move could take place. Solorzano will line up with Harry Kewell
in the 2011/12 Hyundai A-League season.
. He has also represented his country at U-20 level. He has been called up to the full senior Costa Rican squad
on two occasions, however has not played in any matches.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica , officially the Republic of Costa Rica is a multilingual, multiethnic and multicultural country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east....
n footballer who plays for Melbourne Victory in the Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n A-League
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
, on loan from LD Alajuelense
LD Alajuelense
Liga Deportiva Alajuelense , is a Costa Rican football club, currently playing in the Primera División de Costa Rica. It was founded on June 18, 1919. The team is located in Alajuela's downtown and they play their local games at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.Alajuelense was the first Costa...
. He plays as a forward.
Club career
He made his official debut with the first team during the 2005–2006 season, on December 14, against Santacruceña, with only 17 years, and played 29 minutes for his team. Since then, he has accumulated a total of 29 games and 10 goals. He was the best striker and top scorer for his team in the season that just ended, scoring eight goals in 17 games.Brisbane Roar FC
It was announced that he had signed with AustraliaAustralia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n A-League
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
club Brisbane Roar on-loan for a year from LD Alajuelense
LD Alajuelense
Liga Deportiva Alajuelense , is a Costa Rican football club, currently playing in the Primera División de Costa Rica. It was founded on June 18, 1919. The team is located in Alajuela's downtown and they play their local games at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.Alajuelense was the first Costa...
. Solorzano impressed at Brisbane, scoring 11 goals. Solorzano went on to win the 2010/11 Hyundai A-League Grand Final in stunning fashion against Central Coast Mariners.
He stated that he wanted to stay at the Roar.
Melbourne Victory FC
It was announced on the 28th March 2011 that Melbourne VictoryMelbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory Football Club is an Australian professional football club based in Melbourne, Victoria, that plays in the A-League....
has signed Solorzano from Brisbane Roar, with LD Alajuelense
LD Alajuelense
Liga Deportiva Alajuelense , is a Costa Rican football club, currently playing in the Primera División de Costa Rica. It was founded on June 18, 1919. The team is located in Alajuela's downtown and they play their local games at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.Alajuelense was the first Costa...
extending his loan deal for one more season so that the move could take place. Solorzano will line up with Harry Kewell
Harry Kewell
Harold "Harry" Kewell is an Australian professional football midfielder who plays for Melbourne Victory in the A-League. Internationally he has received 55 caps, and scored 16 goals, while playing for the Australian national team...
in the 2011/12 Hyundai A-League season.
International career
Solórzano has represented Costa Rica at U-17 level, and played in the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship
The 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship was held in the cities of Lima, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Piura and Iquitos in Peru between 16 September and 2 October 2005. Players born after 1 January 1988 could participate in this tournament...
. He has also represented his country at U-20 level. He has been called up to the full senior Costa Rican squad
Costa Rica national football team
The Costa Rica national football team, nicknamed La Sele, is the national team of Costa Rica and is controlled by the Federación Costarricense de Fútbol. Costa Rica is the third most successful team in CONCACAF after Mexico and the United States...
on two occasions, however has not played in any matches.
Honors
With Brisbane Roar:- A-LeagueA-LeagueThe A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
Premiership: 2010–2011 - A-LeagueA-LeagueThe A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
Championship: 2010–2011