Fernando Roldán facts for kids
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| Full name | Víctor Luis Fernando Roldán Campos | ||
| Date of birth | 15 October 1921 | ||
| Date of death | 23 June 2019 (aged 97) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| CD Universidad Católica | |||
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| Chile | |||
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Víctor Luis Fernando Roldán Campos (born October 15, 1921 – died June 23, 2019) was a talented Chilean footballer. He played as a strong defender on the field. Fernando Roldán is best known for playing club football for Club Deportivo Universidad Católica and for representing his country, Chile, in the exciting 1950 FIFA World Cup.
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Fernando Roldán: A Football Star
Fernando Roldán was a Chilean football player who became famous for his skills as a defender. Defenders are important players in football. Their main job is to stop the opposing team from scoring goals. Roldán was born on October 15, 1921, and he lived to be 97 years old.
Playing for Club and Country
Roldán spent his club career playing for Club Deportivo Universidad Católica. This is a well-known football club in Chile. Playing for a club means you are part of a team that competes in a country's football league.
Besides playing for his club, Fernando Roldán also had the honor of representing his home country, Chile. He was a member of the Chile national football team. Playing for your national team is a big deal. It means you are one of the best players from your country chosen to compete against other nations.
The 1950 FIFA World Cup
One of the biggest highlights of Fernando Roldán's career was playing in the 1950 FIFA World Cup. The FIFA World Cup is the most important football tournament in the world. National teams from all over the globe compete to see who is the best. In 1950, the tournament was held in Brazil. Roldán was part of the Chilean squad that traveled to Brazil to play in this major event.
Later Life
Fernando Roldán passed away on June 23, 2019, at the age of 97. He is remembered as a dedicated defender who proudly represented both his club and his country on the football field.
See also
In Spanish: Fernando Roldán para niños
