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{{short description|Argentinian association footballer and scout}}
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1981|6|10}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1981|6|10}}
| birth_place = [[Quilmes]], Argentina
| birth_place = [[Quilmes]], Argentina
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| position = [[Attacking midfielder]]
| position = [[Attacking midfielder]]
| years1 = 2000–2001 | clubs1 = [[Quilmes Atlético Club|Quilmes]] | caps1 = 25 | goals1 = 6
| years1 = 2000–2001 | clubs1 = [[Quilmes Atlético Club|Quilmes]] | caps1 = 25 | goals1 = 6
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| nationalyears1 = 2001 | nationalteam1 = [[Argentina national under-20 football team|Argentina U20]] | nationalcaps1 = 3 | nationalgoals1= 1
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'''Alejandro Damián Domínguez''' (born 10 June 1981), also known as '''Chori''', is a former Argentinian [[Association football|footballer]] who played as an [[attacking midfielder]] or a [[Forward (association football)#Second striker|second striker]].
'''Alejandro Damián Domínguez''' (born 10 June 1981), also known as '''Chori''', is a former Argentine [[Association football|footballer]] who played as an [[attacking midfielder]] or a [[Forward (association football)#Second striker|second striker]].


==Career==
==Career==


===Early career===
===Early career===
After playing for second league club [[Quilmes Atlético Club|Quilmes]], Domínguez, nicknamed 'Chorí' since he was a teenager, was signed by Argentinian giants [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]], crowning himself later on as three times [[Clausura]] champion with [[Club Atlético River Plate|The Millionaires]].
After playing for second league club [[Quilmes Atlético Club|Quilmes]], Domínguez, nicknamed 'Chorí' since he was a teenager, joined Argentine giants [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]], winning the [[Clausura]] three consecutive times with the club.


===Rubin Kazan===
===Rubin Kazan===
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===Zenit Saint Petersburg===
===Zenit Saint Petersburg===
Domínguez was signed by [[FC Zenit Saint Petersburg]] for €7 million before the start of 2007 Russian season, breaking the record transfer fee inside the [[Russian Premier League]], however the record was exceeded in 2008, when [[Danny (footballer)|Danny]] moved from [[FC Dynamo Moscow]] to [[Zenit Saint Petersburg]] for a fee well above 30 million euros.<ref>[http://www.uefa.com/footballeurope/news/kind=2/newsid=491977.html uefa.com]</ref> One of Domínguez's most notable performances was in the 4–0 [[UEFA Cup]] victory over [[FC Bayern Munich|Bayern Munich]] which sent [[FC Zenit Saint Petersburg|Zenit]] to the final of the competition for the first time in the history of the club. Domínguez played exceptionally well and provided 2 assists.
Domínguez was signed by [[FC Zenit Saint Petersburg]] for €7 million before the start of 2007 Russian season, breaking the record transfer fee inside the [[Russian Premier League]], however the record was exceeded in 2008, when [[Danny (footballer)|Danny]] moved from [[FC Dynamo Moscow]] to [[Zenit Saint Petersburg]] for a fee well above 30 million euros.<ref>[http://www.uefa.com/footballeurope/news/kind=2/newsid=491977.html uefa.com]</ref> One of Domínguez's most notable performances was in the 4–0 [[UEFA Cup]] victory over [[FC Bayern Munich|Bayern Munich]] which sent [[FC Zenit Saint Petersburg|Zenit]] to the final of the competition for the first time in the history of the club. Domínguez played exceptionally well and provided 2 assists.
Zenit's fans will never forget how Dominguez won them their first championship title in 2007. The Gazprom-sponsored side needed a win at now-defunct [[Saturn Moscow Oblast|Saturn]] in order to finish top and had to defend a last-minute corner when leading 1–0. As the [[Zenit Saint Petersburg]] defence froze, [[Baffour Gyan]]'s header seemed to be making its way into the net, only for Chori—one of the shortest players on the pitch at 5-foot-7 – to miraculously jump on the line and head it onto the crossbar.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/93/post/1853780/headline|title=Without Mitroglou and Saviola, Dominguez can step up for Olympiakos|first=Michael|last=Yokhin|date=25 February 2014|publisher=ESPN|access-date=15 August 2018}}</ref>{{tone inline|date=August 2018}}
Dominguez played an extraordinary role in winning Zenit's first domestic championship title in 2007. The Gazprom-sponsored side needed a win at now-defunct [[Saturn Moscow Oblast|Saturn]] in order to finish top and had to defend a last-minute corner when leading 1–0. As the [[Zenit Saint Petersburg]] defence froze, [[Baffour Gyan]]'s header seemed to be making its way into the net, only for Chori—one of the shortest players on the pitch at 5-foot-7 – to miraculously jump on the line and head it onto the crossbar.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/name/93/post/1853780/headline|title=Without Mitroglou and Saviola, Dominguez can step up for Olympiakos|first=Michael|last=Yokhin|date=25 February 2014|publisher=ESPN|access-date=15 August 2018}}</ref>{{tone inline|date=August 2018}}


===Back to Rubin Kazan===
===Back to Rubin Kazan===
On 13 March 2009, [[FC Rubin Kazan|Rubin Kazan]] signed 'Chori' back from [[FC Zenit Saint Petersburg|Zenit]], where he had some problems with the coach [[Dick Advocaat]].
On 13 March 2009, [[FC Rubin Kazan|Rubin Kazan]] signed 'Chori' back from [[FC Zenit Saint Petersburg|Zenit]], where he had some problems with the coach [[Dick Advocaat]].


In the [[2009–10 UEFA Champions League]], Domínguez played well for [[FC Rubin Kazan|Rubin]], providing the team with goals against [[Inter Milan]] and [[FC Dynamo Kiev]]. He also made an assist to [[Gökdeniz Karadeniz]] who scored a stunning match-winning goal against [[FC Barcelona]] during the group stage. [[FC Rubin Kazan|Rubin Kazan]] failed to advance to the first knockout round due to a 2–0 loss against [[Inter Milan|Internazionale]].
In the [[2009–10 UEFA Champions League]], Domínguez played well for [[FC Rubin Kazan|Rubin]], providing the team with goals against [[Inter Milan]] and [[FC Dynamo Kyiv]]. He also made an assist to [[Gökdeniz Karadeniz]] who scored a stunning match-winning goal against [[FC Barcelona]] during the group stage. [[FC Rubin Kazan|Rubin Kazan]] failed to advance to the first knockout round due to a 2–0 loss against [[Inter Milan|Internazionale]].


He was named the best footballer in Russia of 2009 by the [[Russian Football Union]], [[Sport Express]] newspaper and Russian weekly magazine Futbol.
He was named the best footballer in Russia of 2009 by the [[Russian Football Union]], [[Sport Express]] newspaper and Russian weekly magazine Futbol.


===Valencia===
===Valencia===
On 11 December 2009, it was announced that Domínguez would join [[Valencia CF|Valencia]]. He signed a three-and-a-half year long contract on 14 December 2009.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.uefa.com/competitions/uefacup/news/kind=1/newsid=934644.html |title=Domínguez swaps Rubin for Valencia |date=14 December 2009 |access-date=16 December 2009 |publisher=UEFA.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091219212009/http://www.uefa.com/competitions/uefacup/news/kind%3D1/newsid%3D934644.html |archive-date=19 December 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref>
On 11 December 2009, it was announced that Domínguez would join [[Valencia CF|Valencia]]. He signed a three-and-a-half-year contract on 14 December 2009.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.uefa.com/competitions/uefacup/news/kind=1/newsid=934644.html |title=Domínguez swaps Rubin for Valencia |date=14 December 2009 |access-date=16 December 2009 |publisher=UEFA |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091219212009/http://www.uefa.com/competitions/uefacup/news/kind%3D1/newsid%3D934644.html |archive-date=19 December 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Dominguez was behind [[Roberto Soldado]] and [[Aritz Aduriz]] in the selection.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/12/spain/2010/09/06/2105447/i-want-to-be-valencias-playmaker-alejandro-dominguez|publisher=www.goal.com|title= Want To Be Valencia's Playmaker – Alejandro Dominguez|date= 6 September 2010}}</ref>
Dominguez was behind [[Roberto Soldado]] and [[Aritz Aduriz]] in the selection.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/12/spain/2010/09/06/2105447/i-want-to-be-valencias-playmaker-alejandro-dominguez|publisher=Goal|title= Want To Be Valencia's Playmaker – Alejandro Dominguez|date= 6 September 2010}}</ref>


At the middle of the 2010–11 season, ''Sky Sport Italia'' and ''Tuttosport'' claimed that [[Juventus F.C.|Juventus]] had reached an agreement for a loan with the option to make it a permanent move in the summer. There were doubts as to whether the deal would go through as voices suggested the striker lacked an EU passport, meaning Juventus would not be able to sign him. However, it was revealed he had an Italian passport, making him eligible to join Juve as he would not affect their non-EU quotas.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/11/transfer-zone/2011/01/31/2331517/juventus-close-to-signing-alejandro-dominguez-from-valencia?ICID=AR_RS_3|publisher=www.goal.com|title=Juventus Close To Signing Alejandro Dominguez From Valencia |date= 31 January 2011}}</ref>
At the middle of the 2010–11 season, ''Sky Sport Italia'' and ''Tuttosport'' claimed that [[Juventus FC|Juventus]] had reached an agreement for a loan with the option to make it a permanent move in the summer. There were doubts as to whether the deal would go through as voices suggested the striker lacked an EU passport, meaning Juventus would not be able to sign him. However, it was revealed he had an Italian passport, making him eligible to join Juve as he would not affect their non-EU quotas.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/11/transfer-zone/2011/01/31/2331517/juventus-close-to-signing-alejandro-dominguez-from-valencia?ICID=AR_RS_3|publisher=Goal|title=Juventus Close To Signing Alejandro Dominguez From Valencia |date= 31 January 2011}}</ref>


===River Plate===
===River Plate===
In the middle of 2011, the player contacted his employers at [[Valencia CF|Valencia]] to negotiate a loan to former club [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]], which had been relegated for the first time in its history to the second division of Argentina.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/585/argentina/2011/07/07/2564510/alejandro-dominguez-seals-season-long-loan-switch-from|title=Dominguez seals season-long loan switch from Valencia to River Plate – report|date=7 July 2011|publisher=www.goal.com}}</ref> His gesture was highly appreciated by the fans, and Domínguez featured as one of the team's stars in both attacking midfielder and forward roles for the club, scoring 5 goals, providing numerous assists and functioning as vice-captain.
In the middle of 2011, the player contacted his employers at [[Valencia CF|Valencia]] to negotiate a loan to former club [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]], which had been relegated for the first time in its history to the second division of Argentina.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/585/argentina/2011/07/07/2564510/alejandro-dominguez-seals-season-long-loan-switch-from|title=Dominguez seals season-long loan switch from Valencia to River Plate – report|date=7 July 2011|publisher=Goal}}</ref> His gesture was highly appreciated by the fans, and Domínguez featured as one of the team's stars in both attacking midfielder and forward roles for the club, scoring 5 goals, providing numerous assists and functioning as vice-captain.


===Rayo Vallecano===
===Rayo Vallecano===
In late June 2012, after he had achieved a return to the first division with [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]], Domínguez was told he would not continue to play for River, as the club decided not to negotiate his transfer from Valencia. He left alongside top scorer and former captain [[Fernando Cavenaghi]], both stating irreconcilable differences with club president, [[Daniel Passarella]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://playfutbol.infobae.com/notas/656839-Cavenaghi-denuncio-Se-que-se-reunieron-con-otro-tecnico-para-despedir-a-Almeyda.html|title="Nos sentimos traicionados por Passarella", acusan Cavenaghi y "Chori"|date=July 2012|publisher=playfutbol|language=es}}{{Dead link|date=September 2021 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He didn't stay in [[Valencia CF|Valencia]] and was contracted at the beginning of August 2012 by Spanish [[La Liga|Primera división]] club [[Rayo Vallecano]], on a one-year deal. After signing the contract, he confessed the project they presented him was attractive, but he also chose the club because of the red stripe on the white home shirt, which reminded him of his home team River Plate's kit.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.as.com/futbol/articulo/chori-dominguez-franja-roja-especial/20120818dasdaiftb_47/Tes|title=Chori Domínguez: "La franja roja es especial para mí"|date=18 August 2012|publisher=AS.com|language=es}}</ref>
In late June 2012, after he had achieved a return to the first division with [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]], Domínguez was told he would not continue to play for River, as the club decided not to negotiate his transfer from Valencia. He left alongside top scorer and former captain [[Fernando Cavenaghi]], both stating irreconcilable differences with club president, [[Daniel Passarella]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://playfutbol.infobae.com/notas/656839-Cavenaghi-denuncio-Se-que-se-reunieron-con-otro-tecnico-para-despedir-a-Almeyda.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126045837/http://playfutbol.infobae.com/notas/656839-Cavenaghi-denuncio-Se-que-se-reunieron-con-otro-tecnico-para-despedir-a-Almeyda.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 January 2013|title="Nos sentimos traicionados por Passarella", acusan Cavenaghi y "Chori"|date=July 2012|publisher=playfutbol|language=es}}</ref> He didn't stay in [[Valencia CF|Valencia]] and was contracted at the beginning of August 2012 by Spanish [[La Liga|Primera división]] club [[Rayo Vallecano]], on a one-year deal. After signing the contract, he confessed the project they presented him was attractive, but he also chose the club because of the red stripe on the white home shirt, which reminded him of his home team River Plate's kit.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.as.com/futbol/articulo/chori-dominguez-franja-roja-especial/20120818dasdaiftb_47/Tes|title=Chori Domínguez: "La franja roja es especial para mí"|date=18 August 2012|publisher=AS.com|language=es}}</ref>


===Olympiacos===
===Olympiacos===
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In July 2013, Domínguez signed a two-year contract with Greek side Olympiakos.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.olympiacos.org/en/article/24173/alejandro-dominguez-joins-olympiacos|title=Alejandro Domínguez joins Olympiacos|date=2 July 2013|publisher=Olympiacos.org}}</ref> On 1 December 2013, he scored his first goal with the club in the [[Superleague Greece|Super League]] in a 3–0 home win against [[Ergotelis]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.olympiacos.org/en/article/31373/olympiacos-ergotelis-3-0|title=Olympiacos – Ergotelis 3–0|date=1 December 2013|publisher=Olympiacos.org}}</ref> On 26 February 2014 after he had scored one goal against [[Manchester United]] in the first leg of their last-16 [[UEFA Champions League|Champions League]] tie, he told UEFA's official site that : ''"I am so happy. I am very satisfied with the team's work and the victory we achieved. I believe we have made a big step – a giant leap forward"''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2062636.html|title=Domínguez determined to finish United off|date=26 February 2014|publisher=UEFA}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.discoveryfootball.com/english/index.php?idc=54&sacc=read&idi=5894|title=EUROPE BOWS TO OLYMPIAKOS|date=27 February 2014|publisher=discoveryfootball.com}}</ref>
In July 2013, Domínguez signed a two-year contract with Greek side Olympiakos.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.olympiacos.org/en/article/24173/alejandro-dominguez-joins-olympiacos|title=Alejandro Domínguez joins Olympiacos|date=2 July 2013|publisher=Olympiacos.org}}</ref> On 1 December 2013, he scored his first goal with the club in the [[Superleague Greece|Super League]] in a 3–0 home win against [[Ergotelis]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.olympiacos.org/en/article/31373/olympiacos-ergotelis-3-0|title=Olympiacos – Ergotelis 3–0|date=1 December 2013|publisher=Olympiacos.org}}</ref> On 26 February 2014 after he had scored one goal against [[Manchester United]] in the first leg of their last-16 [[UEFA Champions League|Champions League]] tie, he told UEFA's official site that : ''"I am so happy. I am very satisfied with the team's work and the victory we achieved. I believe we have made a big step – a giant leap forward"''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2062636.html|title=Domínguez determined to finish United off|date=26 February 2014|publisher=UEFA}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.discoveryfootball.com/english/index.php?idc=54&sacc=read&idi=5894|title=EUROPE BOWS TO OLYMPIAKOS|date=27 February 2014|publisher=discoveryfootball.com}}</ref>


On 13 September 2014 Domínguez impressed again scoring a spectacular goal in a 3–0 home win against [[OFI Crete|OFI]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.olympiacos.org/en/article/40540/win-over-ofi-done-time-now-atletico|title=Win over OFI: done! Time now for Atletico!|date=13 September 2014|publisher=Olympiacos.org}}</ref> He also impressed in Olympiacos' 3–2 home win against Atletico Madrid. He was subsequently named in the [[UEFA Champions League|Champions League]] "Team of the Week". On 9 December 2014, Dominguez impressed again by scoring an amazing goal in a 4–2 home win against [[Malmö FF|Malmö]] for [[UEFA Champions League]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-6620wpcAU|title=Alejandro Dominguez Fantasic Goal ~ Olympiacos vs Malmö 2–1 HD (UCL) 09-12-2014|publisher=www.youtube.com}}</ref>
On 13 September 2014 Domínguez impressed again scoring a spectacular goal in a 3–0 home win against [[OFI Crete|OFI]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.olympiacos.org/en/article/40540/win-over-ofi-done-time-now-atletico|title=Win over OFI: done! Time now for Atletico!|date=13 September 2014|publisher=Olympiacos.org}}</ref> He also impressed in Olympiacos' 3–2 home win against Atletico Madrid. He was subsequently named in the [[UEFA Champions League|Champions League]] "Team of the Week". On 9 December 2014, Dominguez impressed again by scoring an amazing goal in a 4–2 home win against [[Malmö FF|Malmö]] for [[UEFA Champions League]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-6620wpcAU|title=Alejandro Dominguez Fantasic Goal ~ Olympiacos vs Malmö 2–1 HD (UCL) 09-12-2014|via=YouTube}}</ref>


On 2 April 2015, the Argentine attacking midfielder had been an indispensable member of [[Olympiacos F.C.|Olympiakos]] squad for yet another season pledged his future to the club by signing a new contract until 2017. Despite the offers from his homeland Dominguez decided to stay at Olympiakos as he was very happy with his life in Greece. ''“I'm glad that I signed a new deal. I'm very happy with that. My family is also happy here in Greece. That's why I decided to renew my contract. There were offers from Argentina but Olympiakos wanted me to stay here as well. I feel great playing at such a great club which competes for titles every season. I like living under pressure,”'' Dominguez underlined.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sdna.gr/gr/news-in-english/arthro-news-in-english/27182/dominguez-excited-with-new-olympiakos-deal/|title=Dominguez excited with new Olympiakos deal|date=2 April 2015|publisher=www.sdna.gr}}</ref>
On 2 April 2015, the Argentine attacking midfielder had been an indispensable member of [[Olympiacos F.C.|Olympiakos]] squad for yet another season pledged his future to the club by signing a new contract until 2017. Despite the offers from his homeland Dominguez decided to stay at Olympiakos as he was very happy with his life in Greece. ''"I'm glad that I signed a new deal. I'm very happy with that. My family is also happy here in Greece. That's why I decided to renew my contract. There were offers from Argentina but Olympiakos wanted me to stay here as well. I feel great playing at such a great club which competes for titles every season. I like living under pressure",'' Dominguez underlined.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sdna.gr/gr/news-in-english/arthro-news-in-english/27182/dominguez-excited-with-new-olympiakos-deal/|title=Dominguez excited with new Olympiakos deal|date=2 April 2015|publisher=sdna.gr}}</ref>
In the 2014/15 the club won the league and he scored 15 goals (3rd highest in the league) and provided 11 assists (highest in the league).
In the 2014–15 the club won the league and he scored 15 goals (3rd highest in the league) and provided 11 assists (highest in the league).


On 23 May 2015, Alejandro Domínguez scored as [[Olympiacos]] celebrated their 27th [[Greek Cup]] triumph thanks to a 3–1 victory against [[Skoda Xanthi F.C.|Skoda Xanthi]] at the Olympic Stadium. Receiving the ball inside his own half, Domínguez escaped two challenges, drove towards the area and unleashed a stunning curling effort.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=gre/news/newsid=2250469.html|title=Domínguez stunner helps Olympiacos to 27th cup|date=23 May 2015|publisher=www.uefa.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://news.yahoo.com/olympiakos-beats-xanthi-3-1-greek-cup-final-205327096.html|title=Olympiakos beats Xanthi 3–1 in Greek Cup final|date=23 May 2015|publisher=news.yahoo.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article21958746.html |title=Olympiakos beats Xanthi 3–1 in Greek Cup final |date=23 May 2015 |publisher=www.charlotteobserver.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150524174847/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article21958746.html |archive-date=24 May 2015 }}</ref>
On 23 May 2015, Alejandro Domínguez scored as [[Olympiacos]] celebrated their 27th [[Greek Cup]] triumph thanks to a 3–1 victory against [[Skoda Xanthi F.C.|Skoda Xanthi]] at the Olympic Stadium. Receiving the ball inside his own half, Domínguez escaped two challenges, drove towards the area and unleashed a stunning curling effort.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=gre/news/newsid=2250469.html|title=Domínguez stunner helps Olympiacos to 27th cup|date=23 May 2015|publisher=UEFA}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://news.yahoo.com/olympiakos-beats-xanthi-3-1-greek-cup-final-205327096.html|title=Olympiakos beats Xanthi 3–1 in Greek Cup final|date=23 May 2015|publisher=news.yahoo.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article21958746.html |title=Olympiakos beats Xanthi 3–1 in Greek Cup final |date=23 May 2015 |publisher=charlotteobserver.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150524174847/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article21958746.html |archive-date=24 May 2015 }}</ref>


On 12 September 2015, Dominguez scored his first goal for the [[2015-16 Superleague Greece|2015–16 season]] in a home 3–1 win against [[Platanias F.C.|Platanias]]. He had a long shot hit the post in the 44th but did not miss in the 52nd when he took a back heel pass from [[Brown Ideye]] inside the area, dribbled past a defender, and shot low just inside the right post.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kentucky.com/2015/09/12/4032938/olympiakos-remains-unbeaten-in.html|title=Olympiakos remains unbeaten in Greece, beats Platanias 3–1|date=12 September 2015|publisher=www.kentucky.com}}</ref> On 13 December 2015, Dominguez helped his club, by scoring the only goal, to reach the 14th victory in a row for [[Greek Super League]] setting a new club record,
On 12 September 2015, Dominguez scored his first goal for the [[2015–16 Superleague Greece|2015–16 season]] in a home 3–1 win against [[Platanias F.C.|Platanias]]. He had a long shot hit the post in the 44th but did not miss in the 52nd when he took a back heel pass from [[Brown Ideye]] inside the area, dribbled past a defender, and shot low just inside the right post.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kentucky.com/2015/09/12/4032938/olympiakos-remains-unbeaten-in.html|title=Olympiakos remains unbeaten in Greece, beats Platanias 3–1|date=12 September 2015|publisher=kentucky.com}}</ref> On 13 December 2015, Dominguez helped his club, by scoring the only goal, to reach the 14th victory in a row for [[Greek Super League]] setting a new club record,
by winning [[Panetolikos]]</ref> On 3 January 2016, he scored the first goal helping his club to escape with a 3–1 away win against [[Panionios F.C.|Panionios]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sport24.gr/football/ellada/SuperLeague/festival-gkol-sthn-epanalhpsh-3-1-o-olympiakos-ton-paniwnio.3843860.html |title=Φεστιβάλ γκολ στην επανάληψη, 3–1 ο Ολυμπιακός τον Πανιώνιο|publisher=www.sport24.gr|date=3 January 2016}}</ref>
by winning [[Panetolikos]]. On 3 January 2016, he scored the first goal helping his club to escape with a 3–1 away win against [[Panionios F.C.|Panionios]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sport24.gr/football/ellada/SuperLeague/festival-gkol-sthn-epanalhpsh-3-1-o-olympiakos-ton-paniwnio.3843860.html |title=Φεστιβάλ γκολ στην επανάληψη, 3–1 ο Ολυμπιακός τον Πανιώνιο|publisher=sport24.gr|date=3 January 2016}}</ref>
On 18 February 2016, in the 1st leg [[UEFA Europa League]] game for the round of 32 against [[RSC Anderlecht]], Argentine midfielder Dominguez reached 100 matches with [[Olympiacos F.C.|Olympiakos]]' jersey.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sdna.gr/news-english/article/169864/dominguez-reaches-100-matches-olympiakos-pic |title=Dominguez reaches 100 matches with Olympiakos|publisher=www.sdna.gr|date=18 February 2016}}</ref>
On 18 February 2016, in the 1st leg [[UEFA Europa League]] game for the round of 32 against [[RSC Anderlecht]], Argentine midfielder Dominguez reached 100 matches with [[Olympiacos F.C.|Olympiakos]]' jersey.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sdna.gr/news-english/article/169864/dominguez-reaches-100-matches-olympiakos-pic |title=Dominguez reaches 100 matches with Olympiakos|publisher=sdna.gr|date=18 February 2016}}</ref>


On 25 August 2016, in a crucial second leg match for [[UEFA Europa League|Europa League play offs]], he entered in the last minute of the game, and by scoring the first goal in extra time helped his club to escape with a 2–1 home win (3–1 on aggregate) against Portuguese club [[F.C. Arouca|Arouca]].{{wbr}}
On 25 August 2016, in a crucial second leg match for [[UEFA Europa League|Europa League playoffs]], he entered in the last minute of the game, and by scoring the first goal in extra time helped his club to escape with a 2–1 home win (3–1 on aggregate) against Portuguese club [[F.C. Arouca|Arouca]].{{wbr}}
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As of mid November 2016, [[Olympiacos F.C.|Olympiakos]] manager [[Paulo Bento]] did not include Chori Dominguez in his first team plans. However, the Argentine maestro was always very enthusiastic and professional in training and is ready to see out his contract at Olympiakos as a move in January is not among his options.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sport24.gr/football/omades/Olympiakos/ntomingkes-mhn-mperdeuete-thn-eygeneia-moy-me-adynamia.4387405.html |title=Ντομίνγκες: "Μην μπερδεύετε την ευγένειά μου με αδυναμία" |publisher=www.sport24.gr |date=23 November 2016}}</ref> Dominguez's positive influence in the club's offensive efficacy, even as a late-game substitute, was proven on various occasions, such as the home game against [[Panetolikos F.C.|Panetolikos]] on 18 December 2016, where he greatly helped Olympiakos mount a comeback from 0–1 behind to eventually win the game 3–1.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sportdog.gr/sports/podosfairo/article/370912/tsori-karntoso-esosan-olympiako-kai-mpento|title=Τσόρι, Καρντόσο έσωσαν Ολυμπιακό και Μπέντο!|newspaper=Sportdog.gr|access-date=2016-12-18}}</ref> On April 2017, with the arrival of the new coach [[Takis Lemonis]], gradually returned to the starting squad and he finished the season with an away goal in a 2–0 win against [[Panetolikos F.C.]] helping his club to win the fourth consecutive [[Super League]] title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sport24.gr/football/ellada/SuperLeague/me-nikh-ekleise-th-sezon-o-olympiakos-2-0-ton-panaitwliko-sto-agrinio.4649485.html |title=Με νίκη έκλεισε τη σεζόν ο Ολυμπιακός, 2–0 τον Παναιτωλικό στο Αγρίνιο |publisher=www.sport24.gr |date=30 April 2017}}</ref>
As of mid November 2016, [[Olympiacos F.C.|Olympiakos]] manager [[Paulo Bento]] did not include Chori Dominguez in his first team plans. However, the Argentine maestro was always very enthusiastic and professional in training and is ready to see out his contract at Olympiakos as a move in January is not among his options.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sport24.gr/football/omades/Olympiakos/ntomingkes-mhn-mperdeuete-thn-eygeneia-moy-me-adynamia.4387405.html |title=Ντομίνγκες: "Μην μπερδεύετε την ευγένειά μου με αδυναμία" |publisher=sport24.gr |date=23 November 2016}}</ref> Dominguez's positive influence in the club's offensive efficacy, even as a late-game substitute, was proven on various occasions, such as the home game against [[Panetolikos F.C.|Panetolikos]] on 18 December 2016, where he greatly helped Olympiakos mount a comeback from 0–1 behind to eventually win the game 3–1.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sportdog.gr/sports/podosfairo/article/370912/tsori-karntoso-esosan-olympiako-kai-mpento|title=Τσόρι, Καρντόσο έσωσαν Ολυμπιακό και Μπέντο!|newspaper=Sportdog.gr|access-date=2016-12-18}}</ref> In April 2017, with the arrival of the new coach [[Takis Lemonis]], gradually returned to the starting squad and he finished the season with an away goal in a 2–0 win against [[Panetolikos F.C.]] helping his club to win the fourth consecutive [[Super League]] title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sport24.gr/football/ellada/SuperLeague/me-nikh-ekleise-th-sezon-o-olympiakos-2-0-ton-panaitwliko-sto-agrinio.4649485.html |title=Με νίκη έκλεισε τη σεζόν ο Ολυμπιακός, 2–0 τον Παναιτωλικό στο Αγρίνιο |publisher=sport24.gr |date=30 April 2017}}</ref>


===Return to Rayo===
===Return to Rayo===
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==Retirement==
==Retirement==
On 28 June 2019, Alejandro Dominguez, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 38. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rayovallecano.es/noticia/alejandro-chori-dominguez-nuevo-jugador-del-rayo-vallecano |title=Alejandro 'Chori' Domínguez nuevo jugador del Rayo Vallecano |publisher=Rayo Vallecano |date=7 August 2017}}</ref>
On 28 June 2019, Alejandro Dominguez, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 38.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rayovallecano.es/noticia/alejandro-chori-dominguez-nuevo-jugador-del-rayo-vallecano |title=Alejandro 'Chori' Domínguez nuevo jugador del Rayo Vallecano |publisher=Rayo Vallecano |date=7 August 2017}}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==
{{updated|match played 12 July 2018}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Alejandro Domínguez » Club matches |url=http://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/alejandro-dominguez_2/2/ |website=worldfootball.net |access-date=11 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.agonasport.com/agonasport-allnews/building-the-core-4hltm |title= DOMINGUEZ ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT|date= 28 June 2019|publisher=www.agonasport.com}}</ref>
{{updated|match played 12 July 2018}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Alejandro Domínguez » Club matches |url=http://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/alejandro-dominguez_2/2/ |website=worldfootball.net |access-date=11 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.agonasport.com/agonasport-allnews/building-the-core-4hltm |title= DOMINGUEZ ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT|date= 28 June 2019|publisher=agonasport.com}}</ref>


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==Honours==
==Honours==
[[File:Zenit players delighted after winning Premier League.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Domínguez (standing in the centre) alongside his Zenit team mates delighted to win Premier League trophy]]
[[File:Zenit players delighted after winning Premier League.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Domínguez (standing in the centre) alongside his Zenit teammates delighted to win Premier League trophy]]'''River Plate'''

===Club===
'''River Plate'''
*[[Argentine Primera División]]: [[2001–02 Argentine Primera División|2002 Clausura]], [[2002–03 Argentine Primera División|2003 Clausura]], [[2003–04 Argentine Primera División|2004 Clausura]]
*[[Argentine Primera División]]: [[2001–02 Argentine Primera División|2002 Clausura]], [[2002–03 Argentine Primera División|2003 Clausura]], [[2003–04 Argentine Primera División|2004 Clausura]]
*[[Primera B Nacional]]: [[2011–12 Primera B Nacional|2011–12]]
*[[Primera B Nacional]]: [[2011–12 Primera B Nacional|2011–12]]
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'''Rayo Vallecano'''
'''Rayo Vallecano'''
*[[Segunda División]]: [[2017–18 Segunda División|2017–18]]
*[[Segunda División]]: [[2017–18 Segunda División|2017–18]]

===International===
;Argentina U20
;Argentina U20
*[[FIFA World Youth Championship]]: [[2001 FIFA World Youth Championship|2001]]
*[[FIFA World Youth Championship]]: [[2001 FIFA World Youth Championship|2001]]
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'''Individual'''

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*[[Sport-Express]] Top Foreign Player in [[Russian Premier League]]: 2006<ref>[http://www.sport-express.ru/art.shtml?131138 Sport Express] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090406023835/http://www.sport-express.ru/art.shtml?131138 |date=6 April 2009 }}</ref>
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===Individual===
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* [[Russian Football Union]] Russian Footballer of the Year: 2009<ref>[http://www.rfs.ru/?node=rfs-news&leaf=f7de58009a2d440ba8cf191f33ae1511#news_f7de58009a2d440ba8cf191f33ae1511 Во вторник РФС вручил главные футбольные премии 2009 года]</ref>
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*Top Foreign Player in [[Russian Premier League]] according to [[Sport-Express]]: 2006<ref>[http://www.sport-express.ru/art.shtml?131138 Sport Express] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090406023835/http://www.sport-express.ru/art.shtml?131138 |date=6 April 2009 }}</ref>
* [[Russian Premier League]] Team of the Season: [[2007 Russian Premier League#Awards|2007]], [[2009 Russian Premier League#Awards|2009]]
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* Russian Footballer of the Year according to [[Russian Football Union]]: 2009<ref>[http://www.rfs.ru/?node=rfs-news&leaf=f7de58009a2d440ba8cf191f33ae1511#news_f7de58009a2d440ba8cf191f33ae1511 Во вторник РФС вручил главные футбольные премии 2009 года]</ref>
*[[Footballer of the Year in Russia (Futbol)|Futbol Footballer of the Year in Russia]]: 2009<ref>{{cite web |author="Futbol" weekly |date=December 2009 |script-title=ru:Алехандро Домингес – лучший игрок 2009 года |url=http://footballarchive.ru/russia/results/player/2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140324171250/http://footballarchive.ru/russia/results/player/2009 |archive-date=24 March 2014 |access-date=27 March 2012 |publisher=footballarchive.ru |language=ru}}</ref>
*[[Footballer of the Year in Russia (Futbol)|Footballer of the Year in Russia]] according to Futbol Weekly: 2009
*[[Footballer of the Year in Russia (Sport-Express)|Footballer of the Year in Russia]] according to [[Sport Express]]: 2009<ref>[http://www.sport-express.ru/newspaper/2009-12-30/1_1/ Алехандро ДОМИНГЕС ЛУЧШИЙ ПО ОПРОСУ "СЭ" ИГРОК ЧЕМПИОНАТА РОССИИ-2009]</ref>
*[[Footballer of the Year in Russia (Sport-Express)|Sport Express Footballer of the Year in Russia]]: 2009<ref>[http://www.sport-express.ru/newspaper/2009-12-30/1_1/ Алехандро ДОМИНГЕС ЛУЧШИЙ ПО ОПРОСУ "СЭ" ИГРОК ЧЕМПИОНАТА РОССИИ-2009]</ref>
*[[Greek football PSAP awards|Footballer of the Year in Greece]]: [[2014-15 Superleague Greece|2014–15]]
*[[Super League Greece]] Top assist provider: [[2013–14 Super League Greece#Season statistics|2013–14]], [[2014–15 Super League Greece#Season statistics|2014–15]]
*[[Super League Greece|Super League Greece Player of the Season]]: [[2014–15 Super League Greece#Annual Awards|2014–15]]
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*Super League Greece Team of the Year: [[2013–14 Superleague Greece|2013–14]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Οι κορυφαίοι του ΠΣΑΠ|url=https://rik-news.eu.aldryn.io/article/2015/2/3/oi-koruphaioi-tou-psap/|access-date=2022-01-10|website=Οι κορυφαίοι του ΠΣΑΠ|language=en}}</ref> [[2014–15 Superleague Greece|2014–15]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-02-01|title=Βραβεία ΠΣΑΠ: «Τσόρι», Καλτσάς και Πετράκης οι κορυφαίοι|url=https://www.tanea.gr/2016/02/01/sports/brabeia-psap-tsori-kaltsas-kai-petrakis-oi-koryfaioi/|access-date=2022-01-10|website=ΤΑ ΝΕΑ|language=el}}</ref>
*[[Greek football PSAP awards|Super League Greece Best Foreign Player]]: [[2014–15 Superleague Greece#Annual awards|2014–15]]
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*Super League Greece Team of the Season: [[2013–14 Superleague Greece#Annual awards|2013–14]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Οι κορυφαίοι του ΠΣΑΠ|url=https://rik-news.eu.aldryn.io/article/2015/2/3/oi-koruphaioi-tou-psap/|access-date=2022-01-10|website=Οι κορυφαίοι του ΠΣΑΠ|language=en}}</ref> [[2014–15 Superleague Greece#Annual awards|2014–15]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-02-01|title=Βραβεία ΠΣΑΠ: "Τσόρι", Καλτσάς και Πετράκης οι κορυφαίοι|url=https://www.tanea.gr/2016/02/01/sports/brabeia-psap-tsori-kaltsas-kai-petrakis-oi-koryfaioi/|access-date=2022-01-10|website=ΤΑ ΝΕΑ|language=el}}</ref>
*Olympiacos Goal of the Season: [[2013–14 Olympiacos F.C. season|2013–14]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Team |first=Onsports |date=2014-06-02 |title=Ολυμπιακός: Το γκολ της χρονιάς! (video) |url=https://www.onsports.gr/podosfairo/superleague/story/407025/olympiakos-to-gkol-tis-xronias-video |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=Onsports.gr |language=el}}</ref> 2014–15<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-07-06 |title=To goal της χρονιάς! |url=https://www.olympiacos.org/2015/07/06/to-goal-tis-chronias-2/ |access-date=2022-12-16 |website=ΟΛΥΜΠΙΑΚΟΣ – Olympiacos.org |language=el}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20091222051734/http://www.valenciacf.com/contenidos/ElEquipo/Jugadores/Valencia/Dominguez.html?__locale=es Valencia profile]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20091222051734/http://www.valenciacf.com/contenidos/ElEquipo/Jugadores/Valencia/Dominguez.html?__locale=es Valencia profile]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090822174141/http://rubin-kazan.ru/team/players/general/283/ Club profile] {{in lang|ru}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090822174141/http://rubin-kazan.ru/team/players/general/283/ Club profile] {{in lang|ru}}
*[http://www.ole.com.ar/river-plate/futbol/Nunez-olor-Chori_0_512348959.html El primer refuerzo] {{in lang|es}}
*[http://www.ole.com.ar/river-plate/futbol/Nunez-olor-Chori_0_512348959.html El primer refuerzo] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011215823/http://www.ole.com.ar/river-plate/futbol/Nunez-olor-Chori_0_512348959.html |date=11 October 2012 }} {{in lang|es}}


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Chori Domínguez
Domínguez playing for Olympiacos in 2015.
Personal information
Full name Alejandro Damián Domínguez
Date of birth (1981-06-10) 10 June 1981 (age 43)
Place of birth Quilmes, Argentina
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2001 Quilmes 25 (6)
2001–2004 River Plate 29 (9)
2004–2007 Rubin Kazan 63 (22)
2007–2009 Zenit St. Petersburg 46 (7)
2009–2010 Rubin Kazan 23 (16)
2010–2012 Valencia 22 (0)
2011–2012 → River Plate (loan) 33 (5)
2012–2013 Rayo Vallecano 33 (5)
2013–2017 Olympiacos 82 (28)
2017–2018 Rayo Vallecano 19 (2)
Total 375 (100)
International career
2001 Argentina U20 3 (1)
Medal record
Representing  Argentina
Men's football
FIFA U-20 World Cup
Winner 2001 Argentina
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Alejandro Damián Domínguez (born 10 June 1981), also known as Chori, is a former Argentine footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or a second striker.

Career

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Early career

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After playing for second league club Quilmes, Domínguez, nicknamed 'Chorí' since he was a teenager, joined Argentine giants River Plate, winning the Clausura three consecutive times with the club.

Rubin Kazan

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Scouted by several European clubs, he ended up signing for Russian side Rubin Kazan, in 2004. During 2006 pre-season Rubin tried to sell him, but they were not satisfied with the amount offered for him and decided to keep him.[1]

Domínguez scoring in Zenit's 8–1 win over Luch

Zenit Saint Petersburg

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Domínguez was signed by FC Zenit Saint Petersburg for €7 million before the start of 2007 Russian season, breaking the record transfer fee inside the Russian Premier League, however the record was exceeded in 2008, when Danny moved from FC Dynamo Moscow to Zenit Saint Petersburg for a fee well above 30 million euros.[2] One of Domínguez's most notable performances was in the 4–0 UEFA Cup victory over Bayern Munich which sent Zenit to the final of the competition for the first time in the history of the club. Domínguez played exceptionally well and provided 2 assists. Dominguez played an extraordinary role in winning Zenit's first domestic championship title in 2007. The Gazprom-sponsored side needed a win at now-defunct Saturn in order to finish top and had to defend a last-minute corner when leading 1–0. As the Zenit Saint Petersburg defence froze, Baffour Gyan's header seemed to be making its way into the net, only for Chori—one of the shortest players on the pitch at 5-foot-7 – to miraculously jump on the line and head it onto the crossbar.[3][tone]

Back to Rubin Kazan

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On 13 March 2009, Rubin Kazan signed 'Chori' back from Zenit, where he had some problems with the coach Dick Advocaat.

In the 2009–10 UEFA Champions League, Domínguez played well for Rubin, providing the team with goals against Inter Milan and FC Dynamo Kyiv. He also made an assist to Gökdeniz Karadeniz who scored a stunning match-winning goal against FC Barcelona during the group stage. Rubin Kazan failed to advance to the first knockout round due to a 2–0 loss against Internazionale.

He was named the best footballer in Russia of 2009 by the Russian Football Union, Sport Express newspaper and Russian weekly magazine Futbol.

Valencia

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On 11 December 2009, it was announced that Domínguez would join Valencia. He signed a three-and-a-half-year contract on 14 December 2009.[4] Dominguez was behind Roberto Soldado and Aritz Aduriz in the selection.[5]

At the middle of the 2010–11 season, Sky Sport Italia and Tuttosport claimed that Juventus had reached an agreement for a loan with the option to make it a permanent move in the summer. There were doubts as to whether the deal would go through as voices suggested the striker lacked an EU passport, meaning Juventus would not be able to sign him. However, it was revealed he had an Italian passport, making him eligible to join Juve as he would not affect their non-EU quotas.[6]

River Plate

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In the middle of 2011, the player contacted his employers at Valencia to negotiate a loan to former club River Plate, which had been relegated for the first time in its history to the second division of Argentina.[7] His gesture was highly appreciated by the fans, and Domínguez featured as one of the team's stars in both attacking midfielder and forward roles for the club, scoring 5 goals, providing numerous assists and functioning as vice-captain.

Rayo Vallecano

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In late June 2012, after he had achieved a return to the first division with River Plate, Domínguez was told he would not continue to play for River, as the club decided not to negotiate his transfer from Valencia. He left alongside top scorer and former captain Fernando Cavenaghi, both stating irreconcilable differences with club president, Daniel Passarella.[8] He didn't stay in Valencia and was contracted at the beginning of August 2012 by Spanish Primera división club Rayo Vallecano, on a one-year deal. After signing the contract, he confessed the project they presented him was attractive, but he also chose the club because of the red stripe on the white home shirt, which reminded him of his home team River Plate's kit.[9]

Olympiacos

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The 32-year-old Argentine was widely expected to remain in Spain following his 12-month spell at the Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, but instead opted to join former Getafe and Sevilla boss Michel at the Karaiskakis Stadium.[10]

In July 2013, Domínguez signed a two-year contract with Greek side Olympiakos.[11] On 1 December 2013, he scored his first goal with the club in the Super League in a 3–0 home win against Ergotelis.[12] On 26 February 2014 after he had scored one goal against Manchester United in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie, he told UEFA's official site that : "I am so happy. I am very satisfied with the team's work and the victory we achieved. I believe we have made a big step – a giant leap forward".[13][14]

On 13 September 2014 Domínguez impressed again scoring a spectacular goal in a 3–0 home win against OFI.[15] He also impressed in Olympiacos' 3–2 home win against Atletico Madrid. He was subsequently named in the Champions League "Team of the Week". On 9 December 2014, Dominguez impressed again by scoring an amazing goal in a 4–2 home win against Malmö for UEFA Champions League.[16]

On 2 April 2015, the Argentine attacking midfielder had been an indispensable member of Olympiakos squad for yet another season pledged his future to the club by signing a new contract until 2017. Despite the offers from his homeland Dominguez decided to stay at Olympiakos as he was very happy with his life in Greece. "I'm glad that I signed a new deal. I'm very happy with that. My family is also happy here in Greece. That's why I decided to renew my contract. There were offers from Argentina but Olympiakos wanted me to stay here as well. I feel great playing at such a great club which competes for titles every season. I like living under pressure", Dominguez underlined.[17] In the 2014–15 the club won the league and he scored 15 goals (3rd highest in the league) and provided 11 assists (highest in the league).

On 23 May 2015, Alejandro Domínguez scored as Olympiacos celebrated their 27th Greek Cup triumph thanks to a 3–1 victory against Skoda Xanthi at the Olympic Stadium. Receiving the ball inside his own half, Domínguez escaped two challenges, drove towards the area and unleashed a stunning curling effort.[18][19][20]

On 12 September 2015, Dominguez scored his first goal for the 2015–16 season in a home 3–1 win against Platanias. He had a long shot hit the post in the 44th but did not miss in the 52nd when he took a back heel pass from Brown Ideye inside the area, dribbled past a defender, and shot low just inside the right post.[21] On 13 December 2015, Dominguez helped his club, by scoring the only goal, to reach the 14th victory in a row for Greek Super League setting a new club record, by winning Panetolikos. On 3 January 2016, he scored the first goal helping his club to escape with a 3–1 away win against Panionios.[22] On 18 February 2016, in the 1st leg UEFA Europa League game for the round of 32 against RSC Anderlecht, Argentine midfielder Dominguez reached 100 matches with Olympiakos' jersey.[23]

On 25 August 2016, in a crucial second leg match for Europa League playoffs, he entered in the last minute of the game, and by scoring the first goal in extra time helped his club to escape with a 2–1 home win (3–1 on aggregate) against Portuguese club Arouca. [24] As of mid November 2016, Olympiakos manager Paulo Bento did not include Chori Dominguez in his first team plans. However, the Argentine maestro was always very enthusiastic and professional in training and is ready to see out his contract at Olympiakos as a move in January is not among his options.[25] Dominguez's positive influence in the club's offensive efficacy, even as a late-game substitute, was proven on various occasions, such as the home game against Panetolikos on 18 December 2016, where he greatly helped Olympiakos mount a comeback from 0–1 behind to eventually win the game 3–1.[26] In April 2017, with the arrival of the new coach Takis Lemonis, gradually returned to the starting squad and he finished the season with an away goal in a 2–0 win against Panetolikos F.C. helping his club to win the fourth consecutive Super League title.[27]

Return to Rayo

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On 7 August 2017, Rayo Vallecano confirmed the return of Domínguez to the club.[28]

Retirement

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On 28 June 2019, Alejandro Dominguez, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 38.[29]

Career statistics

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As of match played 12 July 2018[30][31]
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Quilmes 2000–01 Argentine Primera División 25 6 0 0 0 0 25 6
River Plate 2000–01 Argentine Primera División 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 2
2001–02 Argentine Primera División 15 5 0 0 0 0 15 5
2002–03 Argentine Primera División 12 2 0 0 0 0 12 2
Total 29 9 0 0 0 0 29 9
Rubin Kazan 2004 Russian Premier League 18 2 3 0 1 0 22 2
2005 Russian Premier League 22 6 2 0 0 0 24 6
2006 Russian Premier League 23 13 4 2 3 2 30 17
Total 63 21 9 2 4 2 76 25
Zenit St. Petersburg 2007 Russian Premier League 24 3 4 3 7 0 35 6
2008 Russian Premier League 22 4 1 0 5 0 28 4
Total 46 7 5 3 12 0 63 10
Rubin Kazan 2009 Russian Premier League 23 16 2 0 6 2 31 18
Valencia 2009–10 La Liga 13 0 1 0 0 0 14 0
2010–11 La Liga 9 0 1 0 6 1 16 1
Total 22 0 2 0 6 1 30 1
River Plate 2011–12 Primera B Nacional 33 5 1 1 0 0 34 6
Rayo Vallecano 2012–13 La Liga 33 5 0 0 0 0 33 5
Olympiacos 2013–14 Super League Greece 23 5 7 3 8 3 38 11
2014–15 Super League Greece 30 15 5 1 8 2 43 18
2015–16 Super League Greece 18 5 4 2 5 0 27 7
2016–17 Super League Greece 11 3 2 0 5 1 18 4
Total 82 28 18 6 26 6 126 40
Rayo Vallecano 2017–18 Segunda División 19 2 1 0 0 0 20 2
Career total 375 99 38 12 54 11 467 122

Honours

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Domínguez (standing in the centre) alongside his Zenit teammates delighted to win Premier League trophy

River Plate

Zenit Saint Petersburg

Rubin Kazan

  • Russian Premier League: 2009

Olympiacos

Rayo Vallecano

Argentina U20

Individual

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