Nicolás Fuentes facts for kids
at friendly match against the Mexico national football team
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Nicolas Fuentes Fuentes | ||
| Date of birth | 20 February 1941 | ||
| Place of birth | Lima, Peru | ||
| Date of death | 28 October 2015 (aged 74) | ||
| Place of death | Lima, Peru | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1961–1963 | Atlético Chalaco | ||
| 1964–1972 | Universitario de Deportes | ||
| 1973–1974 | Defensor Lima | ||
| 1975 | Sporting Cristal | ||
| National team | |||
| 1965–1970 | Peru | 17 | (0) |
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Nicolás Fuentes Fuentes (born February 20, 1941 – died October 28, 2015) was a famous Peruvian football player. He was known for his amazing skills on the field. Fuentes played for the Peru national football team and even took part in the 1970 FIFA World Cup.
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Who Was Nicolás Fuentes?
Nicolás Fuentes was a talented football player from Peru. He was born in Lima, Peru, on February 20, 1941. He played as a defender, often on the left side. His job was to help his team stop opponents from scoring goals.
Playing for Peru
Fuentes was a proud member of the Peru national football team. He played 17 games for his country between 1965 and 1971. One of his biggest achievements was playing in the 1970 FIFA World Cup. This big tournament was held in Mexico. Playing in the World Cup is a dream for many football players.
Club Career Highlights
Nicolás Fuentes played for several important football clubs in Peru during his career.
- Atlético Chalaco: He started his professional career here, playing from 1961 to 1963.
- Universitario de Deportes: This was a very important club for him. He played there for a long time, from 1964 to 1972. During this time, he helped Universitario win several national championships.
- Defensor Lima: After Universitario, he played for Defensor Lima from 1973 to 1974.
- Sporting Cristal: His last club was Sporting Cristal, where he played in 1975.
Winning Championships
With Universitario de Deportes, Fuentes helped his team win the Peruvian league title many times. These wins showed how important he was to the team's success. He was known for his strong defense and leadership on the field.
His Legacy
Nicolás Fuentes passed away on October 28, 2015, in Lima, Peru. He was 74 years old. He is remembered as one of Peru's great football players. His contributions to both his clubs and the national team left a lasting mark on Peruvian football history.
