Nery Cardozo

Atlético Tembertary

Cardozo was born in Quiindy, Paraguay. In 2005, he formed part of Tembetary's squad as a 16-year-old, along with Jorge Aquino. Both players remained at the club for the following season. In 2007, he appeared for the squad in Paraguay's third-tier league.

Rubio Ñu

In October 2011, Cardozo netted for Rubio Ñu against Olimpia Asunción. In April 2011, Cardozo achieved the record of scoring the fasting goal in 104 seasons of Paraguayan football, scoring against Cerro Porteño in 7 and a fraction seconds.

Viking (loan)

In March 2012, Cardozo impressed well coach Age Hareide in his first friendly game in Norway against Ålesund, only being in the country for 24 hours before it. Cardozo's transfer to Viking FK was a loan deal from Rubio Ñú.

Olimpia Asunción (loan)

In January 2014, Cardozo agreed to a six-month deal with Olimpia Asunción. Chilean Primera División club O'Higgins wanted to sign Cardozo, but he signalled that he wanted to play for Olimpia. His signing to Olimpia was a loan from his owner club Rubio Ñu. Cardozo prepared the 2012 pre-season training with Rubio Ñu, before he was chosen as a signing by Olimpia coach Ever Hugo Almeida. He began very well the first friendlies of the 2014 season with goals. In February 2014, Cardozo received surgery which was a successful operation according to Olimpia's medic, and that the player could return within one month.

Gimnasia LP (loan)

In July 2014, Cardozo left…

Individual

Fastest goal in the history of 104 seasons of football of Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol in 2011.