Marcos Flores

{{short description|Argentine professional footballer|bot=PearBOT 5}}

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Marcos Flores

| fullname = Marcos Abel Flores Benard

| image = Marcos Flores-15.08.10.jpg

| image_size = 250px

| caption = Flores warming up with Adelaide United in 2010

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1985|10|23}}

| birth_place = Reconquista, Argentina

| height = {{height|m=1.84}}

| currentclub =

| clubnumber =

| position = Attacking midfielder

| youthyears1 = 2001–2003

| youthclubs1 = Unión de Santa Fe

| years1 = 2003–2006

| clubs1 = Unión de Santa Fe

| caps1 = 24

| goals1 = 9

| years2 = 2006–2008

| clubs2 = Newell's Old Boys

| caps2 = 16

| goals2 = 0

| years3 = 2007–2008

| clubs3 = → Unión de Santa Fe (loan)

| caps3 = 26

| goals3 = 2

| years4 = 2009

| clubs4 = Curicó Unido

| caps4 = 25

| goals4 = 4

| years5 = 2010–2011

| clubs5 = Adelaide United

| caps5 = 31

| goals5 = 8

| years6 = 2011–2012

| clubs6 = Henan Jianye

| caps6 = 15

| goals6 = 0

| years7 = 2012–2013

| clubs7 = Melbourne Victory

| caps7 = 24

| goals7 = 4

| years8 = 2013–2014

| clubs8 = Central Coast Mariners

| caps8 = 12

| goals8 = 3

| years9 = 2014–2015

| clubs9 = Newcastle Jets

| caps9 = 6

| goals9 = 1

| years10 = 2015

| clubs10 = Jacksonville Armada

| caps10 = 22

| goals10 = 2

| years11 = 2016

| clubs11 = Curicó Unido

| caps11 = 8

| goals11 = 1

| years12 = 2016

| clubs12 = Persib Bandung

| caps12 = 13

| goals12 = 1

| clubs13 = Bali United

| caps13 = 26

| goals13 = 8

| years13 = 2017

| clubs14 = Adelaide City

| caps14 = 22

| goals14 = 4

| years14 = 2019–2020

| totalcaps = 270

| totalgoals = 47

}}

Marcos Abel Flores Benard ({{IPA|es|ˈmaɾkos ˈfloɾes}}; born 23 October 1985) is an Argentine former professional footballer who last played for, and captained, Adelaide City.

Biography

=Unión de Santa Fe=

On 17 April 2004, Flores made his senior debut for Argentine club Unión de Santa Fe as a 67th-minute substitute for Miguel Sebastián Garcia and scored his first goal in the 89th minute of the same match.

=Newell's Old Boys=

In 2006, Flores was transferred to Newell's Old Boys but was loaned back to Unión de Santa Fe for a one-year period.

=Curicó Unido=

After returning to Newell's Old Boys, Flores was finally transferred to the Chilean Primera División club Curicó Unido.

=Adelaide United=

It was revealed in June 2009, that Australian A-League club Adelaide United had approached Flores for the 2009–10 A-League season, but the negotiations collapsed, citing Flores' desire to remain in South America.{{cite news | first=Val | last=Migliaccio | title=Ace defender Chris Coyne headlines Socceroos World Cup campaign | date=19 June 2009 | publisher=News Limited | url =http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,,25657278-5006373,00.html | work =AdelaideNow | accessdate = 15 December 2009}} On 8 December 2009, Flores signed with Adelaide United and was named as part of the club's squad for the 2010 AFC Champions League.{{cite news | first=Val | last=Migliaccio | title=Flores seals his spot | date=9 December 2009 | publisher=News Limited | url =http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,,26461142-5006373,00.html | work =AdelaideNow | accessdate = 15 December 2009}} Flores was officially revealed by the club on 11 January 2010.{{cite news|title=Flores keen to make an impression for Reds |date=11 January 2010 |publisher=A-League |url=http://www.adelaideunited.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=31895 |work=Adelaide United FC |accessdate=11 January 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110412105941/http://www.adelaideunited.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=31895 |archive-date=12 April 2011 }}

Flores was then registered as an injury replacement player for fellow import Cristiano{{cite news | first=Val | last=Migliaccio | title=Hitch for Griffiths | date=5 February 2010 |publisher=News Ltd. | url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/hitch-for-griffiths/story-e6frecj3-1225827009302 | work =AdelaideNow | accessdate = 8 February 2010}} and made his debut as a 60th-minute substitute for Adelaide United in their 2–0 win against Brisbane Roar on 6 February 2010.{{cite news|title=Reds finally display finals form to defeat Roar |date=6 February 2010 |publisher=A-League |url=http://www.adelaideunited.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=32435 |work=Adelaide United FC |accessdate=8 February 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110328065047/http://www.adelaideunited.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=32435 |archive-date=28 March 2011 }} Flores impressed at Adelaide and gained instant legendary status by the Adelaide United fans.{{cite web|url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/marco-flores-a-big-hit-in-j-league/story-e6frecj3-1225846756140|title=Flores a big hit in J-League}} Flores provided the team with the playmaker position, and showcased skills and technique rarely seen in the A-League.{{cite web|url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/flores-pr-skills-one-of-a-kind/story-e6frecj3-1226084508030|title=Why I'm breaking up with Adelaide}} Flores added aggression and stamina to his game since coming to the A-League.{{cite web|url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/marcos-flores-to-be-lured-away-from-adelaide-united/story-e6frecj3-1226016753393|title=Reds likely to lose medal winner}}

Flores scored four A-League goal of the season contenders in the 2010–11 season.{{cite web|url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/soccer/arentile-marco-flores-wonder-strike-propels-united/story-e6frectc-1225918822610|title=Flores wonder strike propels United}}{{cite web|url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/flores-super-goal-a-maradona-re-run/story-e6frecj3-1225919895529|title=Super goal a Diego re-run}} Flores' form at Adelaide attracted overseas attention, with J-League club Urawa Red Diamonds and aspiring MLS club New York Cosmos.{{cite web|url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/key-reds-playmaker-flores-in-demand/story-e6frecj3-1225962701908|title=Key Reds playmaker Flores in demand|date=29 November 2010|publisher=Adelaide Now|accessdate=29 November 2010}} On 21 January 2011, Flores scored his first A-league hat-trick for Adelaide in their record 8–1 win over North Queensland Fury. Flores won the Johnny Warren player of the year award for the 2010–11 season.{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/soccer/adelaide-uniteds-marcos-flores-named-a-league-player-of-the-year/story-e6frey4r-1226016737982|title=MVP Flores was in a league of his own}} Adelaide offered Flores a three-year deal worth $320,000 a season, which would have made him the highest paid player in the club's history.{{cite web|url=http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/203411,watson-flores-will-only-get-better.aspx|title=Watson: Flores Will Get Better|access-date=9 May 2011|archive-date=2 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102202530/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/203411,watson-flores-will-only-get-better.aspx|url-status=dead}}File:Marcos Flores.png

=Henan Jianye=

Flores announced his transfer to Chinese Super League club Henan Jianye on 26 June 2011, where he was set to earn $2.4 million over a three-year period. The transfer fee was said to be worth $500,000.{{cite news | first = Val | last = Migliaccio | title = Reds star Flores to play in China | date = 27 June 2011 | publisher = News Limited | url = http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/reds-star-flores-to-play-in-china/story-e6frecj3-1226082380908 | work = The Advertiser | accessdate = 27 June 2011}} Flores made his debut for Henan Jianye as a second-half substitute on 10 July 2011 in an away 0–0 draw against Changchun Yatai in the Chinese Super League. His contract was terminated by mutual consent at 21 June 2012.{{cite web|url=http://www.sportal.com.au/football-news-display/adelaide-rule-out-flores-return-183286|title=Adelaide rule out Flores return|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121230213523/http://www.sportal.com.au/football-news-display/adelaide-rule-out-flores-return-183286|archive-date=30 December 2012|df=dmy-all}} Flores stated that he was interested in coming back to Australia, preferably Adelaide United, but a move was halted due to salary cap reasons.{{cite web|url=http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/243771,flores-my-a-league-vow.aspx|title=Flores: My A-League Vow|access-date=23 June 2012|archive-date=2 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102202539/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/243771,flores-my-a-league-vow.aspx|url-status=dead}}

=Melbourne Victory=

On 4 July 2012, it was announced that Marcos Flores had signed with A-League club Melbourne Victory on a two-year deal worth around $1 million.{{cite web|url=http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/244722,marcos-flores-signs-for-melbourne-victory.aspx|title=Marcos Flores Signs For Melbourne Victory|access-date=4 July 2012|archive-date=2 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102202534/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/244722,marcos-flores-signs-for-melbourne-victory.aspx|url-status=dead}}

He made his debut in round 1 of the A-League against cross town rivals Melbourne Heart on 5 October 2012.{{cite web|url=http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/aleague/matchcentre/lineup/Melbourne-Victory-FC-v-Melbourne-Heart-FC-Hyundai-A-League/2601|title=Hyundai A-League Home|access-date=5 November 2012|archive-date=4 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104011716/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/aleague/matchcentre/lineup/Melbourne-Victory-FC-v-Melbourne-Heart-FC-Hyundai-A-League/2601|url-status=dead}} Flores scored his first ever Melbourne Victory goal on 5 November 2012, in a game against Wellington Phoenix.{{cite web|url=http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbournevictory/news-display/Rojas-brace-sets-up-32-win-over-Phoenix/52101|title=Melbourne Victory Home|access-date=5 November 2012|archive-date=4 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104011720/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbournevictory/news-display/Rojas-brace-sets-up-32-win-over-Phoenix/52101|url-status=dead}} Flores was released by Melbourne Victory on 5 July 2013, becoming a free agent.

=Central Coast Mariners=

Shortly after his release, he was signed by the Central Coast Mariners on a one-year contract.{{cite web|url=http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/centralcoastmariners/news-display/Magic-Marcos-a-Mariner/70096|title=Central Coast Mariners Home|access-date=5 July 2013|archive-date=25 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130925065425/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/centralcoastmariners/news-display/Magic-Marcos-a-Mariner/70096|url-status=dead}} He was seriously injured, suffering an Anterior cruciate ligament tear, and was put out for the rest of the season. On 29 March 2014 the Mariners announced he would not be re-signed for the following season.{{cite web|url=http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/centralcoastmariners/news-display/Marcos-to-move-from-Mariners/89098|title=Central Coast Mariners Home|access-date=29 March 2014|archive-date=29 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140329101726/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/centralcoastmariners/news-display/Marcos-to-move-from-Mariners/89098|url-status=dead}}

=Newcastle Jets=

On 9 June 2014, it was announced that Flores will play for the Newcastle Jets in the upcoming Hyundai A-League season.{{cite web|url=http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/newcastlejets/news-display/Jets-sign-Marcos-Flores/90781|title=Jets sign Marcos Flores|date=9 June 2014|publisher=Football Federation Australia|access-date=9 June 2014|archive-date=9 June 2014|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140609182543/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/newcastlejets/news-display/Jets-sign-Marcos-Flores/90781|url-status=dead}} Marcos scored his first goal for the Newcastle Jets against the Western Sydney Wanderers in the 27th minute in a 1–1 draw.{{cite web|url=http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/matchcentre/Western-Sydney-Wanderers-v-Newcastle-Jets/753819#widget-match-day-tabs|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141130085220/http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/matchcentre/Western-Sydney-Wanderers-v-Newcastle-Jets/753819%23widget-match-day-tabs|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 November 2014|title=Western Sydney Wanderers v Newcastle Jets - Newcastle Jets Match Centre}}

On 15 January 2015, Flores' contract with the Jets was mutually terminated, to allow Flores to move to an overseas football club.{{cite web|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2015/01/15/marcos-flores-leaves-newcastle-jets-move-overseas|title=Marcos Flores leaves Newcastle Jets to move overseas}}

=Jacksonville Armada=

After being released by the Newcastle Jets, Flores signed with NASL team Jacksonville Armada FC.{{cite news | title= Armada FC signs experienced midfielder Marcos Flores from Australian A-League | date=22 January 2015 | publisher=Jacksonville Armada FC | url =http://www.armadafc.com/news/detail/uuid/19vvu83b7q7a61k4yfu7kdc0we/armada-fc-signs-experienced-midfielder-marcos-flores-from-australian-a-league | accessdate = 23 January 2015 }} The Armada's General Manager, Dario Sala, flew out to Australia to complete the signing of Flores on 22 January 2015.{{cite news | title= Flores Completes Move To Jacksonville Armada | date=22 January 2015 | publisher=SBS The World Game | url =http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2015/01/22/flores-completes-move-jacksonville-armada | accessdate = 23 January 2015 }} Flores was released by Jacksonville in November 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.armadafc.com/news/2015/11/09/armada-fc-releases-eight-from-roster|title=Armada FC Releases Eight From Roster}}

=Curico Unido=

On January 30 Marcos joined Curico Unido unfortunately things didn't work out and he only made a few starts and a few off the bench. He also sat on the bench and wasn't in the squad for most of the season. On the 2nd of August Marcos got released.

=Persib Bandung=

On August 30, 2016, Marcos signed a 4-months deal with Indonesia Soccer Championship A side Persib Bandung. He eventually got his debut on September 18 in an away match against Bali United.{{cite web|url=http://www.bola.com/tsc-2016/read/2604745/persib-kalah-laga-debut-marcos-flores-berakhir-mengecewakan|title=Persib Kalah, Laga Debut Marcos Flores Berakhir Mengecewakan|last=Bola.com}}

=Adelaide City=

On 17 January 2019, Flores signed a 2-year deal with National Premier League side Adelaide City.{{Cite web|url=http://adelaidecityfc.com.au/welcome-marcos-flores/|title=Welcome Marcos Flores! {{!}} Adelaide City Football Club|website=adelaidecityfc.com.au|access-date=2019-01-17}}

On 15 May 2020, Flores announced his retirement from football.{{cite news|url=https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/marcos-flores-documentary-preview/video/fdaf7d4ceb3707ed1f7bb0b20a7a2e95|title=Marcos Flores documentary preview|newspaper=The Advertiser|date=14 May 2020|quote=Adelaide City playmaker Marcos Flores has announced his retirement after spreading joy throughout his glittering football career to six continents.}}{{cite news|url=https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/flores-hangs-up-his-boots-548151|title=Flores hangs up his boots|first=John|last=Davidson|newspaper=FTBL|date=15 May 2020}}

Career statistics

rowspan="2"\|Club !rowspan="2"\|Season !colspan="2"\|League !colspan="2"\|Cup !colspan="2"\|Continental !colspan="2"\|Other¹ !colspan="2"\|Total
class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals !Apps !Goals
rowspan="2" valign="center"\|Curicó Unido \|2009 \|25	4	0	0	–	–	2	0	27	4
Total !25	4	0	0	0	0	2	0	27	4
rowspan="3" valign="center"\|Adelaide United \|2009–10 \|2	0	–	–	7	0	–	–	9	0
2010–11 \|29	9	–	–	–	–	–	–	29	9
Total !31	9	–	–	7	0	–	–	38	9
rowspan="3" valign="center"\|Henan Jianye \|2011 \|11	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	11	0
2012 \|4	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	4	0
Total !15	0	0	0	0	0	–	–	15	0
rowspan="2" valign="center"\|Melbourne Victory \|2012–13 \|24	4	–	–	–	–	–	–	24	4
Total !24	4	–	–	0	0	–	–	24	4
rowspan="2" valign="center"\|Central Coast Mariners \|2013–14 \|12	3	–	–	0	0	–	–	12	3
Total !12	3	–	–	0	0	–	–	12	3
rowspan="2" valign="center"\|Newcastle Jets \|2014–15 \|6	1	0	0	–	–	–	–	6	1
Total !6	1	0	0	0	0	–	–	6	1
rowspan="2" valign="center"\|Jacksonville Armada \|2015 \|4	2	0	0	–	–	–	–	4	2
Total !4	2	0	0	0	0	–	–	4	2
colspan="2"\|Total !125	22	0	0	7	0	2	0	125	23

¹ – includes Chilean Primera División play-offs

Honours

Individual

Johnny Warren Medal: 2010–11
A-League Foreign Player of the Year: 2010–11
Adelaide United Player's Player of the Year: 2010–11
A-League Goal of the Year: 2012–13

References

External links

[https://archive.today/20130823063644/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/centralcoastmariners/players/Marcos-Flores/6538 Central Coast Mariners profile]
{{Soccerway|marcos-flores/48118}}
[http://www.ultimatealeague.com/player_detail.php?player_id=527 Ultimate A-League profile]
[https://bolalob.com/read/45444/marcos-flores-menuju-bali-united]

Category:1985 births

Category:Living people

Category:Men's association football midfielders

Category:Argentine men's footballers

Category:Argentine expatriate men's footballers

Category:Argentine Primera División players

Category:A-League Men players

Category:Chilean Primera División players

Category:Chinese Super League players

Category:North American Soccer League (2011–2017) players

Category:Liga 1 (Indonesia) players

Category:Footballers from Reconquista, Santa Fe