Oswaldo Mackenzie
footballer
Oswaldo Mackenzie (born 19 January 1973) is a Colombian former footballer who played as a midfielder. He played for clubs of Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru and Paraguay. He also played for the Colombia national football team.
Career
Mackenzie played professional football for Junior de Barranquilla, Real Cartagena, Atlético Nacional, Centauros Villavicencio, Unión Magdalena, Deportes Quindío and América de Cali in Colombia, and Barcelona Sporting Club, Alianza Lima, Estudiantes de Mérida and Club Olimpia abroad.
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