About Adolfino Cañete
Born 1956. Adolfino Cañete is a Paraguayan association football player and association football coach.
Adolfino Cañete Azcurra (born 13 September 1956) is a retired professional Paraguayan footballer. He was part of the 1986 Paraguay national team that played in the World Cup that year at Mexico. Cañete was credited with three assists during that World Cup.
Career Cañete played for many clubs during his career, including Mexican side Cruz Azul and in Argentina, Ferro Carril Oeste, Talleres de Córdoba and Club Atlético Lanús. Cañete played in the central midfield for Ferro during the early 1980s, helping the club win its first two Argentine Primera División titles: the Torneo Nacional in 1982 and 1984.
Cañete made 29 appearances for the Paraguay national football team from 1985 to 1989.
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Who is Adolfino Cañete?
Paraguayan footballer
When was Adolfino Cañete born?
Adolfino Cañete was born on 13 September 1956 in Asunción.
What is Adolfino Cañete's occupation?
Adolfino Cañete is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is Adolfino Cañete?
Adolfino Cañete is Paraguayan.
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