Nolberto Molina
Colombian footballer and manager (born 1953)
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Nolberto Molina Flórez (born 5 January 1953) is a former Colombian football defender and manager.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nolberto Molina Flórez | ||
| Date of birth | 5 January 1953 | ||
| Place of birth | Palmira, Valle del Cauca, Colombia | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1973–1977 | Independiente Medellín | ||
| 1977–1982 | Once Caldas | ||
| 1983–1985 | Millonarios | ||
| 1986–1987 | Atlético Nacional | ||
| 1988 | Independiente Medellín | ||
| Total | 596 | (46) | |
| International career | |||
| 1983–1987 | Colombia | 18 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1993 | Alianza Petrolera | ||
| 1995 | Independiente Medellín | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Born in Palmira, Valle del Cauca, Molina played club football for Independiente Medellín, Once Caldas, Millonarios and Atlético Nacional, appearing in 596 matches, and scoring 46 goals.[1] Molina began his career with Medellín and joined Millonarios in 1983, where he was involved in organizing a Colombian football players' union (Afucol).[2]
Molina made several appearances for the Colombia national football team, including at Copa América 1983 and Copa América 1987.[1] In total, he made 18 appearances and scored one goal.[3]
After he retired from playing, Molina became a football coach. He managed Independiente Medellín during 1995.[4]
