Alfredo Cuadrado facts for kids
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| Nationality | Spanish | ||||||||||||||||
| Born | 2 May 1969 (age 56) Madrid, Spain |
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Sport | 5-a-side football | ||||||||||||||||
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Alfredo Cuadrado Freire (born 2 May 1969), known as Alfredo Cuadrado, is a Spanish player of 5-a-side football. This is a special type of football for athletes with visual impairments.
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About Alfredo Cuadrado
Alfredo Cuadrado was born in Madrid, Spain, on 2 May 1969. He is a B1 type sportsperson, which means he is completely blind. He continued to live in Madrid in 2012.
In 2013, he received a special award called the bronze Real Orden al Mérito Deportivo. This award recognizes his achievements in sports.
Playing 5-a-side Football
Alfredo Cuadrado plays for the DZ Malaga sport federation. He is a very successful 5-a-side football player for Spain.
Paralympic Games Achievements
Alfredo has won two bronze medals at the Paralympic Games. These are major international sports events for athletes with disabilities.
- At the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, his team won the bronze medal. They played against Greece and won the game 2–0.
- At the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, his team also won a bronze medal. They played against Argentina and won 1–0. Important people, like Infanta Elena and the President of the Spanish Paralympic Committee, watched this bronze medal game. In their first game at the 2012 Paralympics, his team tied 1–1 with Great Britain.
International Competitions
Alfredo has represented Spain in many international tournaments.
- In 2010, he played for Spain in the World Championships.
- In 2011, he competed in the European Championships held in Turkey. His team played against Turkey, Russia, and Greece.
- In August 2011, he was part of the Spanish team in an International Futsal Friendly Tournament in Madrid. They played against teams from Argentina, England, Turkey, and Italy.
- In June 2012, he played in the European Championships in Italy. This was an important competition before the Paralympic Games. His coach, Miguel Ángel Becerra, helped him prepare. Alfredo also did daily fitness activities and passed a medical test to play in the Paralympics.
- In 2013, he was still a member of the national team. They played in the European Championships, facing Russia, Greece, and France. His team won their first game against Russia. They went on to defeat France and finish first in the whole competition.
See also
In Spanish: Alfredo Cuadrado Freire para niños
