Pedro Jirón facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Pedro José Jirón Rugama | ||
| Date of birth | 18 December 1939 | ||
| Place of birth | Diriamba, Nicaragua | ||
| Date of death | 7 September 2018 (aged 78) | ||
| Place of death | Diriamba, Nicaragua | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Diriangén | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1958–1973 | Diriangén | ||
| National team | |||
| Nicaragua | |||
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Pedro José Jirón Rugama, often called "Peche Jirón," was a famous Nicaraguan football player. He was born on December 18, 1939, and passed away on September 7, 2018. Pedro played as a midfielder, which is a player who helps both defend and attack on the football field. He is remembered as one of Nicaragua's greatest football talents.
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Playing for Diriangén
Pedro Jirón spent his entire professional club career playing for one team: Diriangén. He played for them for 15 years, from 1958 to 1973. For eight of those years, he was the team's captain, leading his teammates on the field.
He was known as a "universal footballer" because he could play well in any position. He helped Diriangén win the Primera División de Nicaragua (the top football league in Nicaragua) three times. These championship wins were in 1959, 1969, and 1970. He also helped another great player, Manuel Cuadra, score many goals.
Representing Nicaragua
Pedro Jirón also played for his country, the Nicaragua national football team. He was the captain of the national team for six years. He played in five matches during the 1967 CONCACAF Championship, where Nicaragua finished in sixth place. This was a big event for football teams from North, Central America, and the Caribbean.
How He Played the Game
Pedro Jirón was an amazing midfielder. He was known for being very energetic and covering the entire field during a game. People said he "dominated all aspects of the game." He was disciplined and worked very hard on the field.
He was also smart with his strategies and tactics. He combined strength with great talent. Many people consider him the best midfielder Nicaragua has ever had.
After His Football Career
Even after he stopped playing, Pedro Jirón's impact on Nicaraguan sports was remembered. On February 9, 1995, he was honored by being inducted into the Nicaraguan Sports Hall of Fame. This is a special place for athletes who have achieved great things in sports.
