Ricardo Enrique Buitrago Medina (born March 10, 1985, in Panama City) is a Panamanian footballer who plays for Plaza Amador as a midfielder.
Club career Buitrago began his career on hometown's club Plaza Amador, but later moved to Colombia, signing a contract with Deportes Quindío. After two years on Quindío, he moved back to Plaza Amador. In February 2012, he moved to Spain, signing a contract with Elche, being assigned for the "B" team.“El Halconcito” Buitrago ficha por la filial del Elche de España ("Haloncito" Buitrago signs for Spanish Elche's "B" team) ; PanamaAmerica.com, 3 February 2012 On June, he was promoted to first team squad.El mediocentro Buitrago tendrá ficha del primer equipo (Midfielder Buitrago will have space in first team); AS, 25 June 2012
On 12 September 2012, Buitrago made his debut, in a Copa del Rey match against Córdoba CF.'Vendetta' del Córdoba en la Copa ante el líder de Plata (Córdoba's 'Vendetta' over Silver Category's leader); Marca, 12 September 2012 However, on 31 January 2013, he was released from Elche, alongside Jaime Jornet.COMUNICADO OFICIAL ELCHE C.F. (OFFICIAL NOTE ELCHE C.F.) ; Elche CF, 31 January 2013
On 19 April, Buitrago signed a contract with fifth division club CD Almoradí. On 3 July, he returned to his homeland, signing with Plaza Amador.‘Halconcito’ se queda en Plaza ('Halconcito' stays in Plaza); El Siglo, 3 July 2013 On 28 January of the following year Buitrago moved teams and countries again, signing with Cartaginés.; Cartaginés' official website, 28 January 2014 He moved abroad once more, joining Peruvian side Juan Aurich in summer 2015.,Panameño Ricardo Buitrago jugará en Perú con el Juan Aurich - La Prensa and then to Deportivo Municipal in 2018.
International career Buitrago played at the 2005 World Youth Championship in the Netherlands.
On 8 September 2010, Buitrago made his senior debut with Panama national team, against Trinidad & Tobago. He scored his first goal on 7 October 2011, against Dominica.
In May 2018, he was named in Panama’s preliminary 35 man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. However, he did not make the final 23.
International goals Scores and results list Panama's goal tally first. # Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1 7 October 2011 Windsor Park, Roseau, Dominica 4–0 5–0 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification 2 15 November 2011 Estadio Rommel Fernández, Panama City, Panama 2–0 3–0 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
Personal life Nicknamed el Halconcito, he is a son of former Panama international striker Ricardo el Halcón Buitrago.Ricardo Buitrago llegará hoy a Panamá - Panamá América
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External links
Futbolme profile