Johnny Palacios


Johnny Eulogio Palacios Suazo is a Honduran former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Personal life

His brothers are Milton, Jerry, Wilson and Edwin René Palacios. On 30 October 2007 Edwin, aged 14, was kidnapped in La Ceiba; he was found dead one year and seven months later in Omoa.

Club career

A one-club man, he has only played professional football for Olimpia so far.

International career

Palacios made his debut for Honduras in a July 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup match against Grenada and has, as of February 2013, earned a total of 15 caps, scoring no goals. He has represented his country in 1 FIFA [World Cup qualification] match and played at the 2011 UNCAF Nations Cup as well as at the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
In the 2010 [FIFA World Cup], held in South Africa, Honduras achieved an historical distinction by including brothers Jerry, Johnny, and Wilson in their squad. They became the first trio of brothers to represent a single nation in the World Cup. Johnny however did not play in any match.

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