National Football
Heading to Europe: Elmer Cardoza signs for a Greek club and is a new legionnaire
The national player will wear the colours of Panargiakos FC of the Second Division of Greek football.
Elmer Cardoza during the training sessions of the National Team. (Photo Prensa Libre: Fedefut)
On the morning of July 20, the Xelajú MC, announced through their social networks the departure of one of its most active players in recent years; Elmer Cardoza.
The forward will go on loan to Panargiartos FCwho last season managed to finish first and gain access to the Second Division of Greece; with 76 points y They will play in the second tier of Greek football for the first time since its re-establishment in 2012.
Elmer has been one of the most important players of the Quetzaltenango team; he played in the last tournament 2 goals and an assist; has disputed 116 games with the “Chivos” in 5 seasons.
At 21 years of age, he has already played 7 games with the National Teambeing a frequent member of coach Luis Fernando Tena’s squad.
The history of Panargiakos is extensive, with several refoundations; based in the city of Argosis a club Founded in 1926 Under the name Pan-Hellenic Association of National Physical Education, the club has gone through several stages and divisions throughout its history.
Although The club briefly disappeared in 1933, was refounded in 1945 and has participated in various official competitions since 1947, previously they only participated in friendly matches.
Next season the national player will be on the call “Super League 2”; 24 teams divided into two groups of 12 clubs each, the top 5 of each group advance to the next round where they are divided into others two groups with 5 teams and only the top teams advance to the top flight of Greek football, where Elmer Cardoza’s Panargiakos is expected to be.
It will not be the first time that a Guatemalan has played in Greek football; Carlos Ruiz was at Aris Thessaloniki where he managed to score a goal in the UEFA Europa League; against Austria Vienna in the previous round that was played on August 17, 2010.
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