César López Fretes
Paraguayan footballer
About César López Fretes
Lived 1923 – 2001 (aged 78). César López Fretes was a Paraguayan association football player and association football coach.
César López Fretes (21 March 1923 – 13 July 2001) was a football striker from Paraguay.
López Fretes started his career at Atlántida Sport Club from Barrio Obrero and was later transferred to Olimpia Asunción. He was part of the Paraguay squad at the 1950 World Cup and was one of the goal scorers for Paraguay. He also played for Paraguay in the Copa América tournament.
After retiring, he became a coach and managed several teams in Paraguay and Colombia, where he is remembered by Atlético Nacional fans for the championship he led the team to in 1973. He also managed Deportivo Pereira and Unión Magdalena. López also coached the Colombia national football team and died in that country in 2001.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was César López Fretes?
Paraguayan footballer (1923-2001)
When was César López Fretes born?
César López Fretes was born on 21 March 1923 in Asunción.
When did César López Fretes die?
César López Fretes died on 13 July 2001 in Pereira.
What was César López Fretes's occupation?
César López Fretes was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was César López Fretes?
César López Fretes was Paraguayan.
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