16 Facts About Abel Aguilar

Abel Enrique Aguilar Tapias was born on 6 January 1985 and is a Colombian former footballer who played as a central or defensive midfielder.

Abel Aguilar competed professionally in France, Portugal and the United States.

Abel Aguilar returned to Udinese in January 2006, after having never played for Ascoli, but received few playing opportunities in the following months.

Abel Aguilar was released by Udinese in July 2010, immediately signing a four-year contract with former club Hercules, returned to the top division after an absence of 13 years.

Abel Aguilar appeared in 34 scoreless games during the season, which ended in relegation.

On 22 August 2013, Abel Aguilar agreed to a three-year deal with Toulouse FC.

Abel Aguilar spent his third year in France on the sidelines, nursing a serious ankle injury.

On 12 June 2016, after 11 years playing in Europe, Abel Aguilar returned to his country and Deportivo Cali, signing a three-year contract.

On 27 August 2018, Abel Aguilar joined Major League Soccer side FC Dallas.

Aged 33, Abel Aguilar returned to his country in December 2018, agreeing to a deal at Union Magdalena for the upcoming season.

Abel Aguilar was captain of the Colombia national team at under-17 and under-20 levels.

Abel Aguilar rose to stardom as leader of the latter side that finished third at the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship.

Abel Aguilar was then promoted to the senior squad for the 2004 Copa America held in Peru.

Subsequently, Abel Aguilar returned to the under-20, helping them to a first-place finish at the 2005 South American Youth Cup with the consequent qualification for the World Championship of the category in the Netherlands.

Abel Aguilar was selected by Jose Pekerman for his 2014 FIFA World Cup squad.

Abel Aguilar was picked for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.