Ernesto Juan Álvarez (1 October 1948 - August 2019) was an Argentine footballer who played as a midfielder.
Early life
Álvarez was born in 1948 in Gualeguaychú, Argentina. [1]
Playing career
Álvarez was nicknamed "Cachirulo" and "Cococho" during his playing career. [2] He was regarded as one of the most important players for Colombian side Deportivo Cali during the late 1970s to early 1980s, making 226 league appearances. [3]
Style of play
Álvarez mainly operated as a midfielder and was known for his ability to score goals directly from corner kicks ("Olímpicos, "Olympic goals"). [4]
Managerial career
AFter retiring from professional football, Álvarez worked as a youth manager. [5]
References
- ^ "Álvarez, pero su zurda seguirá siendo inmortal". ellitoral.com.
- ^ "Ernesto Álvarez, "Rey de los goles olímpicos"". r2820.com.
- ^ "Álvarez, una leyenda inmortal en los corazones de los hinchas del Cali". elpais.com.co.
- ^ "Álvarez: el rey de los goles olímpicos en el fútbol colombiano y en el mundo". colombia.com.
- ^ "Ernesto Álvarez - El Colombiano article".
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- 1948 births
- 2019 deaths
- People from Entre Ríos Province
- Argentine men's footballers
- Men's association football midfielders
- Club Atlético Colón footballers
- Deportivo Cali footballers
- Argentine expatriate men's footballers
- Argentine expatriate sportspeople in Colombia
- Expatriate men's footballers in Colombia
- Argentine expatriate sportspeople in Ecuador
- Expatriate men's footballers in Ecuador
- Argentine football biography stubs
Ernesto Juan Álvarez (1 October 1948 - August 2019) was an Argentine footballer who played as a midfielder.
Early life
Álvarez was born in 1948 in Gualeguaychú, Argentina. [1]
Playing career
Álvarez was nicknamed "Cachirulo" and "Cococho" during his playing career. [2] He was regarded as one of the most important players for Colombian side Deportivo Cali during the late 1970s to early 1980s, making 226 league appearances. [3]
Style of play
Álvarez mainly operated as a midfielder and was known for his ability to score goals directly from corner kicks ("Olímpicos, "Olympic goals"). [4]
Managerial career
AFter retiring from professional football, Álvarez worked as a youth manager. [5]
References
- ^ "Álvarez, pero su zurda seguirá siendo inmortal". ellitoral.com.
- ^ "Ernesto Álvarez, "Rey de los goles olímpicos"". r2820.com.
- ^ "Álvarez, una leyenda inmortal en los corazones de los hinchas del Cali". elpais.com.co.
- ^ "Álvarez: el rey de los goles olímpicos en el fútbol colombiano y en el mundo". colombia.com.
- ^ "Ernesto Álvarez - El Colombiano article".
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| This biographical article related to Argentine football is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
- 1948 births
- 2019 deaths
- People from Entre Ríos Province
- Argentine men's footballers
- Men's association football midfielders
- Club Atlético Colón footballers
- Deportivo Cali footballers
- Argentine expatriate men's footballers
- Argentine expatriate sportspeople in Colombia
- Expatriate men's footballers in Colombia
- Argentine expatriate sportspeople in Ecuador
- Expatriate men's footballers in Ecuador
- Argentine football biography stubs