Herly Alcázar

Alcázar began his professional career with Once Caldas in 1995. He later represented Atlético Bucaramanga, Deportes Tolima and Independiente Medellín, among other Colombian clubs, before moving abroad to play for Peruvian side Cienciano in 2000. After returning to Colombia, Alcázar joined Centauros Villavicencio and became one of the team's leading players during its successful 2002 campaign. He helped Centauros win promotion to the Categoría Primera A, scoring in the decisive promotion quadrangular against Alianza Petrolera. Alcázar remained with Centauros following promotion and emerged as one of the leading goalscorers in the Colombian top flight during 2003. His performances earned him a call-up to the Colombia national football team and attracted interest from several clubs. In 2004, he joined Once Caldas, shortly after the Manizales club had won the 2004 Copa Libertadores. Alcázar was included in the squad that travelled to Japan to face FC Porto in the 2004 Intercontinental Cup. He su0bsequently joined Junior, where he continued his career in the Colombian Primera A. In 2005, Alcázar moved to Chile and signed for Universidad de Chile. He arrived as one of the club's attacking reinforcements for the Clausura tournament. Alcázar scored his first goal for Universidad de Chile in a 2–0 victory over Deportes Puerto Montt, converting a penalty in the second half. Universidad de Chile reached the final of the 2005 Clausura against Universidad Católica. Alcázar appeared…

Alcázar received his first call-up to the Colombia national football team in 2003 following his performances with Centauros Villavicencio. He earned three senior international caps that year.