About Héctor Vilches
Lived 1926 – 1998 (aged 72). Héctor Vilches was an Uruguayan association football player.
Héctor Vilches (14 February 1926 – 23 September 1998) was a Uruguayan footballer, born in Montevideo, who played for C.A. Cerro.
For the Uruguay national football team, he was part of the 1950 FIFA World Cup winning team, but did not play in any matches in the tournament. In total he earned 10 caps for Uruguay.
In his early days he played as a winger for his club, but he then became a right back with the national team, but could play in both positions. He played his whole career with his local club C.A. Cerro.
He retired in 1963.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Héctor Vilches?
Uruguayan footballer (1926-1998)
When was Héctor Vilches born?
Héctor Vilches was born on 14 February 1926 in Montevideo.
When did Héctor Vilches die?
Héctor Vilches died on 23 September 1998.
What was Héctor Vilches's occupation?
Héctor Vilches was an association football player.
What nationality was Héctor Vilches?
Héctor Vilches was Uruguayan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Héctor Vilches. https://biography.guide/hector-vilches/
MLA: "Héctor Vilches." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hector-vilches/.
Chicago: "Héctor Vilches." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hector-vilches/.
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