Wilson Palacios

Infobox Football biography
playername = Wilson Palacios


fullname = Wilson Roberto Palacios Suazo
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1984|7|29
cityofbirth = La Ceiba
countryofbirth = Honduras
height = height|ft=5|in=10
position = Midfielder
currentclub = Wigan Athletic
clubnumber = 5
youthyears = 2000–2002
youthclubs = Victoria
years = 2002–2007
2007–2008
2008–
clubs = Olimpia
→ Birmingham City (loan)
Wigan Athletic
caps(goals) = 102 (32)
007 0(0)
021 0(0)
nationalyears = 2003–
nationalteam = Honduras
nationalcaps(goals) = 055 0(4)
pcupdate = 19:43, 16 May 2008 (UTC)
ntupdate = September 10, 2008

Wilson Roberto Palacios Suazo (born July 29, 1984 in La Ceiba) is a Honduran football midfielder, currently playing for the English club Wigan Athletic.

Career

Palacios, along with his brothers (Milton, Jerry, Johnny and Edwin), started his career as a footballer with Club Deportivo Victoria, from which all five players were later transferred to Olimpia. He is remembered for scoring a stupendous goal from the half-way line against Marathón in the final minutes of a game in 2006.

Reports in the Honduran press stated that Palacios had gone missing during August 2007, until his father stated that Palacios had confirmed he was actually in London in a trial period with Premier League club Arsenal. [es icon [http://tiempo.hn/mostrar_noticia.php?id=36227&seccion=6 "Ya No Estamos Desesperados, Wilson Está Bien"] . "Tiempo Digital", August 2007. Accessed 2008-01-13.]

Birmingham City

On August 24, 2007 Birmingham City announced that after a recommendation from Arsène Wenger they were offering the player a trial with a view to a six month loan, which was agreed on August 31, 2007. [ [http://www.blues.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10412~1098805,00.html Bruce looks to bring in Honduran international on loan] . "Birmingham City F.C.", 2007-08-24. Accessed 2008-01-13.]

Palacios made his full debut for Birmingham against Liverpool at Anfield in a 0–0 draw. In October 2007 manager Steve Bruce, who likened Palacios to a young Paul Ince, said that Birmingham intended to make his loan a permanent transfer. [ [http://icbirmingham.icnetwork.co.uk/mail/blues/tm_method=full%26objectid=19894529%26siteid=50002-name_page.html Blues keen on permanent Palacios deal] . "Birmingham Mail", 2007-10-04. Accessed 2008-01-13.] but the player's absence following his brother's kidnap meant that new manager Alex McLeish had not seen enough of him to sign him permanently. [ [http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/2008/01/10/mcleish-palacios-was-just-too-risky-97319-20334088/ McLeish: Palacios was just too risky] . "Birmingham Mail", 2008-01-10. Accessed 2008-01-13.]

Wigan

On January 11 2008, Palacios rejoined Bruce at Wigan Athletic for an undisclosed fee, [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wigan_athletic/7184173.stm Wigan complete Palacios signing] . "BBC", 2008-01-11. Accessed 2008-01-13.] and made his debut the following day against Derby County. [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7172806.stm Derby 0-1 Wigan] . "BBC", 2008-01-12. Accessed 2008-01-13.] Since his debut, Wigan Athletic fans have been impressed with some labeling him as one of the most talented players the club has ever seen. Great hard working midfielder who has really helped Wigan in their so far successful bid to remain in the Premier League for another year. [ [http://boards.footymad.net/mboard/fmb.php?tno=558&fid=516&sty=2&act=1&mid=2130352330 Wigan Athletic FC forum from footymad.net ] ] He was also rated one of the top 10 signings of the Premier League 2007-2008 season by English Newspaper, The Sun. [ [http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article1115108.ece ] ]

Teammate Michael Brown has heaped praise on the Honduran. He said, "He has got a lot of talent, two good feet, he can head, tackle and he likes getting forward." [ cite web | url = http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=82788 | title = Brown hails Wigan pal Palacios | date = 2008-03-11 | work = www.tribalfootball.com | language = English ]

His impressive performances have led to reported interest from Manchester United for both his services and his team-mate Antonio Valencia, however Wigan manager Steve Bruce is reluctant to sell one of his key players. [cite news
title = Antonio Valencia and Wilson Palacios would not turn down Manchester United, concedes Wigan manager Steve Bruce | url = http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-560311/Antonio-Valencia-Wilson-Palacios-turn-Manchester-United-concedes-Wigan-manager-Steve-Bruce.html
work = Daily Mail | date = 2008-04-18 | accessdate = 2008-10-02]

International career

Palacios has already represented his country for over 50 times even though he is still 24 years of age. He is widely considered as the best Honduran player of this generation alongside David Suazo.

International goals

Ig match
n =3
d1=4 June 2008
st=Estadio Olimpico Metropolitano| ci=San Pedro Sula| co=Honduras
o=Puerto Rico
sc=2 – 0
fr=4 – 0
comp=2010 World Cup qualifiersIg match
n =4
d1=14 June 2008
st=Estadio Juan Ramon Loubriel| ci=Bayamon| co=Puerto Rico
o=Puerto Rico
sc=2 – 2
fr=2 – 2
comp=2010 World Cup qualifiers

Personal life

He is the brother of Milton Palacios, Jerry Palacios, Johnny Palacios and Edwin Rene Palacios. On October 30, 2007 his 15-year-old brother Edwin was kidnapped in La Ceiba. [ [http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,2202351,00.html Birmingham confirm kidnap of midfielder's brother] . "Guardian", 2008-10-31. Accessed on 2008-01-13.] On November 15, 2007, it was reported that the boy had been released, [ [http://www.soccerway.com/news/2007/November/15/palacios-kidnap-ordeal-over Palacios Kidnap Ordeal Over] . "AFP", 2007-11-15. Accessed 2008-01-13.] but this was not the case. [es icon [http://www.elheraldo.hn/nota.php?nid=91348&sec=12&fecha=2008-01-07 Edwin Palacios cumple 72 días en cautiverio] . "El Heraldo", 2008-01-07. Accessed 2008-01-13.]

References

External links

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* [http://www.blues.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10412~41667,00.html Profile] at [http://www.blues.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Welcome Birmingham City F.C.]