About Avelino Chaves
Lived 1931 – 2021 (aged 89). Avelino Chaves was a Spanish association football player and sporting director.
Avelino Chaves Couto (26 January 1931 – 10 January 2021) was a Spanish professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career Born in Verín, Chaves played for Valladolid, Granada and Zaragoza. He was the top scorer in the Segunda División during the 1954–55 season. He retired from playing in 1958, having suffered a knee injury in 1956.
He worked at Zaragoza after retiring from playing, working as their 'sporting director' until 1996, spending a total of 44 years with the club.
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Who was Avelino Chaves?
Spanish footballer
When was Avelino Chaves born?
Avelino Chaves was born on 26 January 1931 in Verín.
When did Avelino Chaves die?
Avelino Chaves died on 10 January 2021 in Zaragoza.
What was Avelino Chaves's occupation?
Avelino Chaves was an association football player and sporting director.
What nationality was Avelino Chaves?
Avelino Chaves was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Avelino Chaves. https://biography.guide/avelino-chaves/
MLA: "Avelino Chaves." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/avelino-chaves/.
Chicago: "Avelino Chaves." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/avelino-chaves/.
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