Hugo Brizuela

Hugo Rolando Brizuela Benítez (born 8 February 1969) is a Paraguayan former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Career Brizuela started his career with Sol de América in his homeland, with whom he won the 1991 Paraguayan Primera División and took part in the Copa Libertadores in 1989 and 1992.

He spent the most part of his career in Chile playing for O'Higgins, Unión Española, Audax Italiano and Universidad Católica. and O'Higgins in the 2005 Primera B.

At international level, Brizuela represented Paraguay at the 1998 FIFA World Cup. He earned a total of 15 caps with three goals scored between 1998 and 2002.

Personal life He is the older brother of the Paraguayan-born Chilean former footballer Braulio Brizuela. His brother, Eliezer, has served as President of Chilean club Deportes Rancagua.

He acquired Chilean citizenship by residence and made his home in Rancagua after his retirement. Later, he returned to his city of birth.