Posted: Saturday, January 4, 2025. 2:36 pm CST.
Belmopan FC new foreign players – Photo Credit: Belmopan FC
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Belmopan Football Club are making strides in their aim to make a resurgence in the Premier League of Belize through an alliance with a Mexican club and the signing of several foreign players. After taking over the Premier League of Belize (PLB) Bandits franchise, Belmopan FC are aiming to reclaim their glory days.
On December 12, 2024, Belmopan FC announced an international sports alliance with Alebrijes Oaxaca, a second-division club from Oaxaca, Mexico. This partnership is set to bring numerous benefits to Belmopan FC, including training clinics for coaches, player exchanges, and fostering a friendly relationship between the two clubs. The signing was done by Cruz Gamez, President of Belmopan FC, and Julio Villalobos, Director of Sports Development for Alebrijes, representing their president Juan Carlos Jones.
Signing of sports alliance with Alebrijes of Oaxaca, Mexico, on December 12, 2024 – Photo Credit: Belmopan FC
Through this alliance, Belmopan FC have welcomed five foreign players, four Mexicans and a Colombian, who are expected to make a significant impact on the team’s performance. Here’s a look at the foreign players, according to Belmopan FC:
- Gerardo Chávez: (Mexican) Playing as a central defender and right back, Gerardo brings vast experience, speed, and exceptional intercepting skills. His career includes playing for Inferiores San Lorenzo de Almagro (Argentina), Constructores de Gómez Palacio Durango (2daDivisionMx), and Leviatán FC (2daDivisionMx).
- Yeider Salamanca: (Colombian) An outstanding midfielder known for his game vision, ball recovery, speed, and technique. Yeider has previously played for Santander del Norte in Colombia and Cefar Delfines in Veracruz, Mexico.
- Marcelo Andrade: (Mexican) Bringing his experience and field vision, Marcelo has played for America México, Cerveceros de Tuxtepec, Caballeros de Córdoba, National Team México (doctors tournament World Cup), and Toros FC.
- Demetrio ‘Capi’ Torres Medina: (Mexican) Known for his speed, field vision, and scoring prowess, Capi has played for Cruz Azul, Pioneros de Cancún, Inter Playa del Carmen, Orizaba FC, Toros FC, and Chapulines de Oaxaca.
- Raúl Ruíz: (Mexican) A talented young left midfielder from Alebrijes de Oaxaca, Raúl brings energy, vision, and experience from his debut with the Mexican side.
Belmopan FC, previously known as the Bandits, had been languishing at the bottom of the standings in recent seasons after being the winningest PLB club. With this strategic alliance and the influx of skilled foreign players, Belmopan FC aim to revive their winning ways and achieve new heights in Belizean football.
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Posted: Saturday, January 4, 2025. 2:36 pm CST. Belmopan FC new foreign players – Photo Credit: Belmopan FC By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Belmopan Football Club
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