Famous Sports Personalities from Honduras
Honduras has produced talented athletes, especially in football (soccer), but also in boxing, athletics, and other sports.
Football (Soccer) Players
- Carlos Pavón – Legendary striker, top scorer for the Honduras national team (“Los Catrachos”), played in Mexico, Spain, and Italy.
- David Suazo – Former striker, starred for Inter Milan and Cagliari in Italy’s Serie A.
- Maynor Figueroa – Longtime national team captain; played in the English Premier League (Wigan Athletic, Hull City) and MLS.
- Wilson Palacios – Midfielder who played for Tottenham Hotspur, Stoke City, and the national team.
- Noel Valladares – Former national team goalkeeper, played in three FIFA World Cup tournaments.
Boxing
- Teófimo López – Honduran-American boxer, former unified lightweight world champion, known for defeating Vasiliy Lomachenko.
Athletics & Other Sports
- Rolando Palacios – Sprinter, represented Honduras in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics (100m & 200m events).
- Bayron Flores – Weightlifter who has competed in international tournaments representing Honduras.
