Amir Amizis Soto Espinoza (born 4 November 1997) is a Panamanian professional footballer.

Amir Soto
Personal information
Full name Amir Amizis Soto Espinoza
Date of birth (1997-11-04) 4 November 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth Panama City, Panama
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018 Ringkøbing
2019 Universitario 10 (0)
2020–2021 Valour FC 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 October 2021

Early life

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Soto was born in Panama City, Panama.[1] In 2018, he signed with Danish 2nd Division side Ringkøbing.[2]

Club career

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Universitario

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In 2019, Soto returned to Panama and played for Liga Panameña side Universitario, making ten appearances.[1]

Valour FC

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On 7 February 2020, Soto signed with Canadian Premier League side Valour FC.[2] On 30 June 2021, he made his debut as a substitute in a 2–0 win over HFX Wanderers.[3] In January 2022 Valour announced that Soto was departing the club.[4]

International career

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In late 2018, Soto received his first call-up to the Panama national team for a friendly against Venezuela, but did not appear in the match.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "A. Soto". Soccerway. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Valour FC sign defender Amir Soto". Canadian Premier League. 7 February 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Valour vs. HFX Wanderers". Soccerway. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  4. ^ Jacques, John (28 January 2022). "Valour FC Announces Player Departures". Northern Tribune.
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