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Alfredo Cuadrado Freire, known as Alfredo Cuadrado, is a talented 5-a-side football player from Spain. He was born on May 2, 1969.

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Alfredo Cuadrado
Personal information
Nationality Spanish
Born 2 May 1969 (1969-05-02) (age 56)
Madrid, Spain
Sport
Country  Spain
Sport 5-a-side football
Medal record
5-a-side football
Representing  Spain
Paralympic Games
Bronze 2004 Athens Men's team
Bronze 2012 London Men's team

About Alfredo Cuadrado

Alfredo Cuadrado was born in Madrid, Spain, on May 2, 1969. He is a B1 type sportsperson, which means he is blind. He lived 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 5-a-side football, which is a version of football for visually impaired athletes. He is part of the DZ Malaga sport federation.

Paralympic Games Achievements

  • 2004 Athens Paralympics: Alfredo played 5-a-side football at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece. His team won the bronze medal after beating Greece 2–0.
  • 2012 London Paralympics: He also competed in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, England. His team won another bronze medal by defeating Argentina 1–0. Important people like Infanta Elena and the President of the Spanish Paralympic Committee watched this bronze medal game. In their first game against Great Britain, the score was a 1–1 draw.

Other Competitions

  • 2010 World Championships: Alfredo represented Spain in the 2010 World Championships.
  • 2011 European Championships: In 2011, he played for Spain in the European Championships held in Turkey. His team played against Turkey, Russia, and Greece in the group stage.
  • 2011 International Friendly Tournament: In August 2011, Alfredo was part of the Spanish team in an International Futsal Friendly Tournament in Madrid. They played against teams from Argentina, England, Turkey, and Italy.
  • 2012 European Championships: The European Championships in Italy in June 2012 were a big event for Alfredo and his team before the Paralympic Games. His coach, Miguel Ángel Becerra, helped him prepare. Alfredo also did daily fitness activities. On June 7, he passed a medical test to be allowed to play in the Paralympic Games.
  • 2013 European Championships: In 2013, Alfredo was still a member of the national team. They competed in the European Championships, playing against Russia, Greece, and France in the group stage. His team won their first game against Russia and later defeated France to finish first in the competition.

See also

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