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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Luis Ángel Landín Cortés | ||
| Date of birth | July 23, 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Zamora, Mexico | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Houston Dynamo | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2004–2007 | Pachuca | 81 | (19) |
| 2007–2009 | Morelia | 48 | (7) |
| 2009 | → Cruz Azul (loan) | 16 | (7) |
| 2009– | Houston Dynamo | 7 | (1) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2008 | Mexico U-23 | 2 | (2) |
| 2006– | Mexico | 5 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 3 November, 2009. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Luis Ángel Landín (born July 23, 1985 in Zamora) is a Mexican soccer player who currently plays for Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer.
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Career
Professional
Landín began his footballing career as a talent in the youth development system of the Pachuca football club, also known as the "Pachuca Juniors." Landín made Mexican First Division debut in 2004 with the Pachuca senior team and played with the club until 2007. For the apertura season of 2007, Landín was sold to Monarcas Morelia where he used to serve as a striker. For the clausura season of 2009, he was sold to Cruz Azul to start as a striker.
Landín signed with Major League Soccer side Houston Dynamo on August 20, 2009[1]. He also became Houston's first Designated Player[2].
International
Landín made his Mexican national team debut, under the direction of Hugo Sanchez, in Copa America 2007 where he was called in to replace an injured Jared Borgetti. Landín made an appearance in two matches. He also played for Mexico U-23 in the 2008 CONCACAF Men's Pre-Olympic Tournament where Mexico failed to qualify to the Olympics, Landín was criticized for his poor performance and his constant failure to score goals. He scored 2 goals at the tournament.
Personal
In 2009, Landín married his girlfriend Viridiana.[3] The couple are expecting their first child.
Adidas sponsors Landín and he can be seen sporting F50i's in games.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Luis Angel Landín signs with the Houston Dynamo examiner.com
- ^ http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20090820&content_id=6522206&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp
- ^ Luis Angel Landín deja la solteria record.com.mx
- ^ "ADIDAS MUESTRA LA SEGUNDA PIEL DEL PIE DE MESSI: SPRINTSKIN;". Vision Global. 2009. http://www.visionglobal.com.mx/1bell04/be09.html.
External links
- MLS player profile
- Luis Ángel Landín stats at MedioTiempo.com (Spanish)
- Luis Ángel Landín playing stats at ESPNsoccernet
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