David Acevedo facts for kids

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David Acevedo

David Acevedo in 1958
Personal information
Date of birth	(1937-02-20) 20 February 1937 (age 88)
Place of birth	Santa Fe, Argentina
Height	1.78 m
Playing position	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1957–1969	Independiente	229	(4)
1970	Banfield	19	(0)
Total		248	(4)
National team
1967	Argentina	5	(0)
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

David Acevedo is a famous former football player from Argentina. He was born on February 20, 1937, in Santa Fe. He played as a defender, which means his main job was to stop the other team from scoring goals.

Acevedo was a very important player for his country. He was chosen to be part of the Argentine national team for big tournaments. He even played in the 1958 FIFA World Cup, which is one of the biggest football events in the world. He also played in the 1967 South American Championship.

During his career, David Acevedo played for a well-known club called Independiente. He spent many years there, from 1957 to 1969, and helped them win many important games and championships.

Playing Career Highlights

David Acevedo spent most of his professional football career playing for Independiente. He was a key player for them for over a decade. He played in 229 games for Independiente, showing his dedication and skill.

After leaving Independiente, he also played for Banfield in 1970. Throughout his career, he played a total of 248 club games.

Major Achievements

David Acevedo won several important titles during his time as a footballer. These wins show how successful he and his teams were.

Copa Libertadores Wins

He helped his team, Independiente, win the Copa Libertadores twice. This is a very important club competition in South America.

• 1964: Independiente won this major tournament.
• 1965: They won it again the very next year!

Argentine League Titles

Acevedo also won the top football league in Argentina, the Argentine Primera División, multiple times with Independiente.

• 1960: His team became champions of Argentina.
• 1963: They won the league title again.
• 1967 Nacional: Another national championship for Independiente.

Images for kids

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  David Acevedo in 1958

See also

In Spanish: David Acevedo para niños