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Álvaro Iglesias

b. 1972

Spanish footballer

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About Álvaro Iglesias

Born 1972. Álvaro Iglesias is a Spanish association football player and athletics competitor.

Álvaro Iglesias Quintana (born 12 July 1972) is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Football career Born in Barakaldo, Biscay, Iglesias spent the vast majority of his 20-year senior career in the lower leagues, representing several clubs in Segunda División B. His professional input consisted of 83 Segunda División matches during four seasons, representing in the competition CD Tenerife, Gimnàstic de Tarragona and Polideportivo Ejido.

Iglesias was also part of Gimnàstic's La Liga squad in 2006–07, but was not used in the league during the campaign. His only competitive appearance came on 8 November 2006, when he played the entire 1–3 home loss against Real Valladolid for round of 32 of the Copa del Rey.

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Alvaro Iglesias, Álvaro Iglesias Quintana

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Álvaro Iglesias?

Spanish footballer

When was Álvaro Iglesias born?

Álvaro Iglesias was born on 12 July 1972 in Barakaldo.

What is Álvaro Iglesias's occupation?

Álvaro Iglesias is an association football player and athletics competitor.

What nationality is Álvaro Iglesias?

Álvaro Iglesias is Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Álvaro Iglesias

· Wikidata: Q8076701

· DBpedia: Álvaro Iglesias (footballer)

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