José Ortigoza
Paraguayan footballer (born 1987)
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José María Ortigoza Ortiz (Latin American Spanish: [xoˈse oɾtiˈɣosa]; born 1 April 1987) is a Paraguayan former football striker.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | José María Ortigoza Ortiz | ||
| Date of birth | 1 April 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Asunción, Paraguay | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2005 | Sol de América | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2012 | Sol de América | 101 | (29) |
| 2009 | → Palmeiras (loan) | 32 | (4) |
| 2010 | → Ulsan Hyundai (loan) | 25 | (17) |
| 2011 | → Cruzeiro (loan) | 24 | (2) |
| 2012 | Shandong Luneng | 10 | (2) |
| 2013 | Ventforet Kofu | 8 | (1) |
| 2013 | Cerro Porteño | 19 | (5) |
| 2014 | Atlas | 12 | (2) |
| 2014–2017 | Cerro Porteño | 92 | (34) |
| 2018 | Náutico | 16 | (7) |
| 2018 | Paraná | 5 | (0) |
| 2019 | Guaraní | 41 | (14) |
| 2020 | Cerro Porteño | 13 | (1) |
| 2021 | Sol de América | 9 | (1) |
| 2021–2022 | 12 de Octubre | 20 | (4) |
| 2023–2024 | Sol de América | 30 | (4) |
| International career | |||
| Paraguay U23 | |||
| 2010–2015 | Paraguay | 6 | (3) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Club
Ortigoza started his career with the Paraguayan club Sol de América, where he played alongside Pablo Zeballos. He quickly made a good impression and established himself as one of the team's best players, finishing second in goal-scoring in the Apertura 2008 tournament along with Julio Aguilar.[1] In 2009, Ortigoza was transferred to Palmeiras.
In January 2010, Ortigoza was loaned out to the K-League side Ulsan Hyundai FC from Sol de América.
In January 2011, he signed for Brazilian club Cruzeiro EC on loan.
Ortigoza transferred to Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng in July 2012.[2] However, after scoring 2 goals in 10 appearances, he was released by Shandong in February 2013.
Ortigoza signed a contract with J1 League club Ventforet Kofu on 22 March 2013.[3] However, after scoring only 1 goal in 8 appearances, he was released by Kofu in June 2013.
International
On 11 November 2010, he earned his first international goal in a match against Hong Kong, scoring two goals.
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 November 2010 | Hong Kong Stadium |  Hong Kong | 7-0 | Win | Friendly Match |
| 2 | 17 November 2010 | Hong Kong Stadium | Hong Kong | 7-0 | Win | Friendly Match |
| 3 | 15 February 2012 | Estadio Feliciano Cáceres |  Chile | 2-0 | Win | Friendly Match |
Honours
Club
- División Intermedia: 1
- Winner: 2006
