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Diego Bengolea

b. 1979

Bolivian footballer and manager

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Born 1979. Diego Bengolea is a Bolivian association football player and association football coach.

Diego Didier Bengolea Vargas (born December 7, 1979, in Cochabamba), is a Bolivian retired football midfielder.

Club career Vargas' first club at the professional level was Wilstermann. After three good years and one national title among his achievements, Bengolea moved to San José, where he displayed his best performance yet, earning a spot in the national team. In 2004, he was signed by Aurora where he spent the next three seasons; however, his performance began to experience a decline. In 2007, he returned to Wilstermann but was relegated to the bench nearly the whole season. The following year he joined The Strongest. During the Clausura 2008 he suffered a serious knee injury that put his career to rest for several months. In August 2009, healed and once again ready to play he joined Bolívar.

International career Between 2002 and 2003, Bengolea played for Bolivia in 5 games scoring one goal. He found the net on a friendly match against Chilean club Cobreloa on August 27, 2003, in La Paz.

Honours Club Wilstermann Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano: 2000

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Diego Didier Bengolea Vargas

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Who is Diego Bengolea?

bolivian footballer and manager

When was Diego Bengolea born?

Diego Bengolea was born on 7 December 1979 in Cochabamba.

What is Diego Bengolea's occupation?

Diego Bengolea is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Diego Bengolea?

Diego Bengolea is Bolivian.

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· Wikipedia: Diego Bengolea

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