Atilio Ancheta

Atilio Genaro Ancheta Weigel (born 19 July 1948) is a singer and former footballer from Uruguay, who played for the national team at the 1970 FIFA World Cup.

Career He was a defender and spent most of his career with Grêmio Football Porto-Alegrense, appearing in 164 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A matches. In 1973, he was the first recipient of the Brazilian Bola de Ouro award alongside fellow expatriate, Santos goalkeeper Agustín Cejas.

Ancheta made 20 appearances for the Uruguay national football team from 1969 to 1971.

In 2022, Ancheta was a contestant at the Brazilian talent show The Voice +.

Honours Club Nacional Uruguayan league: 1969, 1970, 1971 Copa Libertadores: 1971

Grêmio "Campeonato Gaúcho" (Rio Grande do Sul State Championship): 1977, 1979

Individual FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 1970 Bola de Prata: 1973 Bola de Ouro: 1973