About Alexander Obregón
Lived 1977 – 2009 (aged 31). Alexander Obregón was a Colombian association football player.
Alexander Obregón Gamboa (11 December 1977 – 30 May 2009) was a Colombian footballer who played the majority of his career in El Salvador.
Club career Obregón arrived in El Salvador in 2001 and joined Salvadoran second division side Telecom. He joined San Salvador F.C. the next season, helping them win the 2003 Clausura title.
He later played for Luis Ángel Firpo, Chalatenango and FAS, playing his final season of top division football with Independiente Nacional in 2007 after they were relegated. He played for the newly formed Santa Tecla team and finally joined former coach Rubén Alonso at Alba Acajutla.
Death Obregón was involved in a fatal car crash in 2009, on the road to and just outside La Libertad. Former teammate and friend, Colombian player Christian Gil suffered severe injuries to the skull and thorax in the same accident.
Honours Primera División de Fútbol de El Salvador: 1 2003
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Who was Alexander Obregón?
Colombian footballer (1977-2009)
When was Alexander Obregón born?
Alexander Obregón was born on 11 December 1977 in Cali.
When did Alexander Obregón die?
Alexander Obregón died on 30 May 2009 in La Libertad.
What was Alexander Obregón's occupation?
Alexander Obregón was an association football player.
What nationality was Alexander Obregón?
Alexander Obregón was Colombian.
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