Luis Garisto facts for kids
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Luis Garisto Pan (born December 3, 1945 – died November 21, 2017) was a well-known football (soccer) coach from Uruguay. He was also a professional player. Luis was born in Montevideo, Uruguay. He played for Uruguay's national football team. Later, he became a coach for teams like Deportivo Toluca and Atlas.
Luis Garisto passed away in Montevideo in 2017. He was 71 years old and died due to a breathing problem.
Who Was Luis Garisto?
Luis Garisto was a talented person in the world of football. He spent many years playing and coaching the sport. He was known for his strong defense when he played. As a coach, he helped many teams.
Garisto's Playing Career
Luis Garisto played as a defender. This means his job was to stop the other team from scoring goals. He played for several important clubs. These included Peñarol in Uruguay and Club Atlético Independiente in Argentina. He also played for Cobreloa in Chile.
He was a member of the Uruguay national football team. He even played in the 1974 FIFA World Cup. This is a very big international tournament. Only the best players get to play in it.
Garisto's Coaching Career
After his playing days, Luis Garisto became a football coach. He managed many different teams. He coached clubs in Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, and Mexico.
Some of the teams he coached were:
- Peñarol (Uruguay)
- Argentinos Juniors (Argentina)
- Club Atlético Banfield (Argentina)
- Estudiantes de La Plata (Argentina)
- Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata (Argentina)
- Cobreloa (Chile)
- Atlas F.C. (Mexico)
- Deportivo Toluca F.C. (Mexico)
He was known for his strong leadership. He helped his teams play well.
See also
In Spanish: Luis Garisto para niños
