About Fernando Bulnes
Born 1946. Fernando Bulnes is a Honduran association football player.
José Fernando Bulnes Zelaya (born 21 October 1946) a.k.a. Azulejo, is a retired Honduran football defender who played for Honduras in the 1982 FIFA World Cup.
Club career Nicknamed Azulejo, Bulnes made his senior debut at 17 and played for Atlético Español, Universidad and Olimpia. He spent a record 20 years with Olimpia in the Honduran national league before retiring in 1985.
International career Bulnes played for Honduras in the 1960s, 70s and 1980s and represented his country in 12 FIFA World Cup qualification matches and played two games at the 1982 FIFA World Cup at the age of 35.
His final international was the June 1982 World Cup Finals match against Yugoslavia.
Honours and awards
Club C.D. Olimpia Liga Profesional de Honduras (7): 1966–67, 1967–68, 1969–70, 1971–72, 1977–78, 1982–83, 1984–85,
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Fernando Bulnes?
Honduran footballer
When was Fernando Bulnes born?
Fernando Bulnes was born on 21 October 1946 in Tegucigalpa.
What is Fernando Bulnes's occupation?
Fernando Bulnes is an association football player.
What nationality is Fernando Bulnes?
Fernando Bulnes is Honduran.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fernando Bulnes. https://biography.guide/fernando-bulnes/
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