Rubén Fernández (footballer)

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Rubén Evaristo Fernández Real (2 May 1931 – 9 October 2015) is a former footballer who played as a forward.[1] He captained the Paraguay national team which won the 1953 South American Championship.[1]

Career[]

Fernández was born in Villarrica, Paraguay.[1] He started his career around 1946 in the youth divisions of in Villarrica. In 1950, he moved to Club Libertad. After winning the South American Championship with Paraguay, Fernández moved to Argentine club Boca Juniors, where he played from 1953 to 1956 and won the 1954 Argentine championship. He ended his career at San Lorenzo de Almagro, having played there from 1957 to 1958.

Personal life[]

After being forced to retire from football at the age of 27 due to injuries, Fernández became a dentist.[1]

He died aged 84 on 9 October 2015 in Buenos Aires.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "La Nación / Avanza proceso de repatriación de los restos del ex futbolista Rubén Fernández". La Nación (in Spanish). 10 December 2015. Retrieved 18 February 2021.

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