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Guillermo Castro

b. 1940

Salvadoran footballer

Association football player Association football coach
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About Guillermo Castro

Born 1940. Guillermo Castro is a Salvadoran association football player and association football coach.

Guillermo Antonio Castro Orellana (born 25 June 1940 in San Salvador) is a retired footballer from El Salvador.

Club career Nicknamed el Loro (the Parrot), he has most notably played for local side Atlético Marte, with whom he made his debut in 1960. He has also had spells at UES and Juventud Independiente.

International career Castro represented his country at the 1968 Summer Olympics, in five FIFA World Cup qualification matches and at the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.

Retirement He has been involved with El Salvador's coaches association for 30 years and has also managed league sides Independiente de San Vicente, Chalatenango and Atlético Marte.

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Important facts

Born
25 June 1940, San Salvador
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach
Nationality
El Salvador
Also known as
Guillermo Antonio Castro Orellana

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Guillermo Castro?

Salvadoran footballer

When was Guillermo Castro born?

Guillermo Castro was born on 25 June 1940 in San Salvador.

What is Guillermo Castro's occupation?

Guillermo Castro is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Guillermo Castro?

Guillermo Castro is Salvadoran.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Guillermo Castro

· Wikidata: Q3779621

· DBpedia: Guillermo Castro (Salvadoran footballer)

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