Sergio Valdés (footballer) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sergio Valdés Silva | ||
| Date of birth | 11 May 1933 | ||
| Place of birth | Santiago, Chile | ||
| Date of death | 2 April 2019 (aged 85) | ||
| Place of death | Algarrobo, Chile | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| Universidad Católica | |||
| Deportes Magallanes | |||
| National team | |||
| Chile | |||
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Sergio Valdés Silva (born May 11, 1933 – died April 2, 2019) was a famous Chilean football player. He was known for playing as a defender, which is a player whose main job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. Valdés was born in Santiago, the capital city of Chile.
Who Was Sergio Valdés?
Sergio Valdés was a talented footballer from Chile. He played a very important role on the field as a defender. Defenders work hard to protect their team's goal and prevent opponents from scoring.
His Club Career
Valdés played for two well-known football clubs in Chile. He started his career with Club Deportivo Universidad Católica. This team is one of the biggest and most successful clubs in Chile. Later, he also played for Deportes Magallanes. Playing for these teams helped him become a strong and experienced player.
Playing for His Country
Sergio Valdés also had the honor of playing for his country, Chile. He was part of the national team that competed in the 1962 FIFA World Cup. This was a very special event because the World Cup was held in Chile that year!
The Chilean team, with Valdés as a key defender, played very well. They managed to finish in third place, which was a huge achievement for the country. This made them heroes in Chile.
Later Life
Sergio Valdés lived a long life after his football career. He passed away on April 2, 2019, in Algarrobo, Chile, at the age of 85. He died from leukaemia, which is a type of cancer that affects blood cells. He is remembered as an important part of Chilean football history.
