About Ántony de Ávila
Born 1962. Ántony de Ávila is a Colombian association football player.
Antony William de Ávila Charris (born December 21, 1962) is a Colombian former soccer striker nicknamed El Pitufo ("The Smurf"), who last played for América de Cali.
Personal life Nicknamed El Pitufo ("The Smurf") or El Pipa, he was known as much for his short height of 1.57m (5 ft 3 in) as for his goal-scoring prowess.
Scores and results list Colombia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each de Ávila goal.
Honours América de Cali Categoría Primera A: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1990, 1992 Copa Libertadores runner-up: 1985, 1986, 1996
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Ántony de Ávila?
Colombian footballer
When was Ántony de Ávila born?
Ántony de Ávila was born on 21 December 1962 in Santa Marta.
What is Ántony de Ávila's occupation?
Ántony de Ávila is an association football player.
What nationality is Ántony de Ávila?
Ántony de Ávila is Colombian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ántony de Ávila. https://biography.guide/antony-de-avila/
MLA: "Ántony de Ávila." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/antony-de-avila/.
Chicago: "Ántony de Ávila." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/antony-de-avila/.
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