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José Luis Dolgetta
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Date of birth (1970-08-01)1 August 1970
Place of birth Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela
Date of death 31 October 2023(2023-10-31) (aged 53)
Place of death Guayaquil, Ecuador
Height 1.78 m
Playing position Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1990–1991 Valencia
1991–1992 ULA Mérida
1992–1993 Caracas
1993–1994 Unicol Lagunillas
1994–1995 Estudiantes Mérida
1995–1996 Caracas
1996 Valencia
1996–1997 Atlético Zulia
1997–1998 Estudiantes Mérida
1998 Carabobo
1999–2000 Estudiantes La Plata 0 (0)
2000 Carabobo
2000 Técnico Universitario
National team
1993–1997 Venezuela 20 (6)
Teams managed
2015 Deportivo Anzoátegui
2016–2017 Tucanes de Amazonas
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

José Luis Dolgetta Ascanio (born August 1, 1970 – died October 31, 2023) was a famous Venezuelan football player and manager. He played as a forward, which means he was an attacker who tried to score goals. Dolgetta played for many different clubs in Venezuela, Argentina, and Ecuador. He also proudly represented his home country, Venezuela, on their national team.

His Football Journey

José Luis Dolgetta started his professional football career in 1990. He played for several well-known clubs in Venezuela. These included Valencia, ULA Mérida, and Caracas. He was known for his strong attacking skills and ability to score goals.

Playing for Different Teams

Dolgetta moved between different teams during his career. He played for Estudiantes de Mérida twice. He also had a short time playing in Argentina for Estudiantes de La Plata. Later, he played in Ecuador for C.D. Técnico Universitario. This showed his talent and how he could adapt to different leagues.

Playing for Venezuela

José Luis Dolgetta was a very important player for the Venezuela national football team. He played 20 games for his country between 1993 and 1997. During these games, he scored 6 goals. His goals were often crucial for the team.

Copa América Goals

Some of Dolgetta's most memorable goals came during the Copa América tournaments. This is a big football competition for South American countries.

  • In 1993, he scored against strong teams like Ecuador, Uruguay, and the USA. He scored two goals in one game against the USA.
  • In 1995, he scored against Uruguay and Paraguay. These goals showed his skill on the international stage.

Becoming a Manager

After he stopped playing football, Dolgetta became a manager. He used his experience from playing to coach other teams. He managed Deportivo Anzoátegui in 2015. Later, he coached Tucanes de Amazonas from 2016 to 2017.

Remembering José Luis Dolgetta

José Luis Dolgetta passed away on October 31, 2023. He was 53 years old. He died in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He is remembered as a talented player and a dedicated coach in Venezuelan football.

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