Alicio Solalinde

Alicio Ignacio Solalinde Miers is a Paraguayan former footballer who played as a forward and works as a coach.

Career

Born in Villeta, Solalinde began playing football for local side Olimpia de Villeta. He also played for Club Libertad and Club Atlético [River Plate |Club River Plate], but enjoyed his greatest success with Club Olimpia where he became a key player by winning several national and international titles such as the Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental [Cup and FIFA Club World Championship statistics|Intercontinental Cup] in 1979. Solalinde also played for the Paraguay national football team from 1975 to 1981, where he obtained 32 caps and 4 goals. His most important achievement while playing for Paraguay is winning the 1979 Copa América.
After retiring from professional football, Solalinde became a coach and has managed a large number of Paraguayan teams such as Olimpia, Club 12 de Octubre, Club 2 de Mayo, Club Atletico 3 de Febrero and Sportivo Luqueño. He managed Paraguayan Primera División side Independiente F.B.C. in 2012.