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Biography
Luis Antonio Liendo Asbún (born February 25, 1978 in La Serena) is a retired Chilean-Bolivian football midfielder, who has played in different leagues throughout South America, Europe and North America. He also played for the Bolivia national team.
Club career
Liendo began his soccer career in 1997 playing for the Boca Juniors reserves team in Argentina then was signed by Bolívar in Bolivia.
Liendo had a brief experience with Real Madrid B in Spain. Shortly after his time in Spain, he was bought by Ascoli in Italy. He also played for Spezia, Novara and Gela in Italy.
After six years of playing in Italy, Liendo relocated to North America where he played for the USL1 team, Atlanta Silverbacks in 2007. After a couple of seasons in the United States, Liendo returned to Bolivia and signed with La Paz F.C.. Towards the end of his career he also played for Universitario de Sucre and Sport Boys Warnes.
International career
Liendo earned 6 caps for the Bolivian national team and was called up by his country for several FIFA World Cup qualification matches, but did not make any appearance
Personal life
Liendo's father, also Luis (born April 1946), played in Argentina, Bolivia and Chile during the 70's and 80's and also played for the Bolivia national team.