Higinio Ortúzar
Chilean footballer
About Higinio Ortúzar
Lived 1915 – 1982 (aged 67). Higinio Ortúzar was a Chilean association football player and association football coach.
Higinio Ortúzar Santamaría (10 January 1915 – 8 November 1982) was a Chilean footballer who made his entire career in Spain. and next he played for Barakaldo CF, He was loaned to Racing de Santander in 1936 for 4,500 pesetas, but he couldn't play due to the Spanish coup of July.
While at Athletic (one of few players born outside the Basque region to play for the club under their signing policy and the only from Chile in the history), he won a League and Cup double in 1943, and followed this up with further league titles playing for Valencia in 1944 and 1947.
He made his home in Areeta and managed a bar in Mayor Street.
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Who was Higinio Ortúzar?
Chilean footballer (1915-1982)
When was Higinio Ortúzar born?
Higinio Ortúzar was born on 10 January 1915 in Santiago.
When did Higinio Ortúzar die?
Higinio Ortúzar died on 8 November 1982 in Getxo.
What was Higinio Ortúzar's occupation?
Higinio Ortúzar was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Higinio Ortúzar?
Higinio Ortúzar was Chilean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Higinio Ortúzar. https://biography.guide/higinio-ortuzar/
MLA: "Higinio Ortúzar." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/higinio-ortuzar/.
Chicago: "Higinio Ortúzar." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/higinio-ortuzar/.
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