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Hernán Godoy

1941 – 2025

Chilean association football player

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About Hernán Godoy

Lived 1941 – 2025 (aged 83). Hernán Godoy was a Chilean association football player and association football coach.

Hernán Humberto Godoy Véliz (14 May 1941 – 19 March 2025), better known by his nickname Clavito Godoy, In Chile he also played for Santiago Wanderers, Palestino, Audax Italiano, Magallanes and Trasandino. Abroad he played for Comunicaciones in Guatemala, Motagua in Honduras, Alianza in El Salvador and Unión Magdalena in Colombia.

He made coaching courses in both Italy and France, becoming a prolific football manager who was Chilean who coached more teams in his career with 25 different clubs in five countries: Chile, the United States, Guatemala, Vietnam and Indonesia. In addition he worked as an assistant coach in Audax Italiano (1974), General Manager in San Antonio Unido (2009) and sports advisor in Independiente de Cauquenes (2012). As a football manager, he was well known by using a whiteboard to make the tactics.

Personal life and death Godoy was well known by his nickname Clavito (Little Nail).

His grandsons, Emanuel López and Alejandro Muñoz, are professional footballers who made their professional debuts playing for Santiago Morning in 2017, when Godoy was the manager.

Honors Comunicaciones F.C. Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Guatemala: 1968–69

Individual Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Guatemala top scorer: 1968–69

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Hernan Godoy, Hernán Humberto Godoy Véliz

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hernán Godoy?

Chilean association football player

When was Hernán Godoy born?

Hernán Godoy was born on 14 May 1941 in Alto del Carmen.

When did Hernán Godoy die?

Hernán Godoy died on 19 March 2025 in Santiago.

What was Hernán Godoy's occupation?

Hernán Godoy was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Hernán Godoy?

Hernán Godoy was Chilean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hernán Godoy

· Wikidata: Q5896156

· DBpedia: Hernán Godoy

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