Wilson Palacios
Honduran footballer with Premier League success
Born
July 29th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Honduras
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Palacios played professional football primarily as a midfielder. His career commenced in Honduras before moving to Europe, where he played for clubs such as Wigan Athletic, Birmingham City, and Tottenham Hotspur. With Tottenham, he competed in the Premier League and participated in European competitions. Palacios earned over 100 caps for the Honduras national team, representing the country in two FIFA World Cups in 2010 and 2014.
Competed in the FIFA World Cup in 2010
Played for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League
Represented Honduras over 100 times
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