Eduardo Bonvallet facts for kids
Bonvallet in 2007
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Eduardo Guillermo Bonvallet Godoy | ||
| Date of birth | January 13, 1955 | ||
| Place of birth | Santiago, Chile | ||
| Date of death | September 18, 2015 (aged 60) | ||
| Place of death | Santiago, Chile | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1968–1972 | Universidad de Chile | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1972–1974 | Universidad de Chile | 36 | (4) |
| 1975–1977 | Universidad Católica | 46 | (5) |
| 1978–1979 | O'Higgins | 46 | (5) |
| 1980 | Fort Lauderdale Strikers | 16 | (2) |
| 1981–1982 | Universidad Católica | 48 | (2) |
| 1983 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | 11 | (0) |
| 1983 | Unión San Felipe | 14 | (0) |
| Total | 217 | (18) | |
| National team | |||
| 1979–1982 | Chile | 24 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2007 | Deportivo Temuco | ||
| 2010 | Jugendland | ||
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Eduardo Guillermo Bonvallet Godoy (born January 13, 1955 – died September 18, 2015) was a famous Chilean football player. He played as a defensive midfielder. After his playing career, he became a well-known sports commentator.
Eduardo Bonvallet was known for his strong and direct opinions. He often shared his thoughts on Chilean football players and coaches. He also had experience coaching university teams.
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Playing Football
Playing for Clubs
Eduardo Bonvallet played for big teams in Chile. These included Universidad de Chile and Universidad Católica. He also played in the NASL. There, he played for teams like Tampa Bay Rowdies and Fort Lauderdale Strikers.
Playing for Chile
Bonvallet first played for the Chilean national team in 1979. He played in 24 international games. He did not score any goals for the national team. He played in a FIFA World Cup qualification match. He also played in three games at the 1982 FIFA World Cup.
Coaching Teams
In 2007, Bonvallet became the manager of Deportivo Temuco. This was a professional team in the second division. The team was struggling when he took over. Even with his efforts, the team faced challenges. They moved to a lower division.
In 2010, he coached Sportverein Jugendland Fussball. This team was from Peñaflor. They played in the Chilean Tercera B.
Working in Media
Eduardo Bonvallet became very popular in the media. He had a unique way of speaking. He often used memorable phrases on his TV show. These phrases became well-known in Chilean Spanish.
He sometimes faced legal issues for his public comments. He would often speak his mind about different people. In his later years, he called himself "El gurú" (The Guru). Many people supported him.
Football Achievements
| Season | Club | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Universidad Católica | Primera B de Chile |
Family and Later Life
Eduardo Bonvallet had a son named Jean Pierre. Jean Pierre also became a professional football player. He played as a midfielder for teams like Santiago Wanderers. He also followed his father into a career in media. Eduardo's daughter, Daniela, is a journalist. She was elected to the municipal council of Ñuñoa, Santiago, in 2021.
In 2008, there was a disagreement between Bonvallet and another former Chilean footballer, Carlos Caszely. This happened at an ice cream shop in Santiago.
Eduardo Bonvallet faced health challenges in his later years. He passed away on September 18, 2015, in Santiago.
See also
In Spanish: Eduardo Bonvallet para niños
