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Ignacio Prieto

b. 1943

Chilean footballer

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Born 1943. Ignacio Prieto is a Chilean association football player and association football coach.

Ignacio Prieto Urrejola (born September 23, 1943) is a former Chilean football manager and player who played for 5 clubs and in the Chile national football team in the FIFA World Cup England 1966.

Playing career Universidad Católica 1962-1967 Nacional 1968-1971 Lille 1971-1976 Laval 1976-1977 Universidad Católica 1977-1979

He was the Chilean footballer who played the most matches in France's Ligue 1 with 112 until Guillermo Maripán reached 113 matches in January 2024.

Coaching career Universidad Católica 1983-1990 Cruz Azul 1990-1992 Universidad Católica 1992-1993 Colo-Colo 1994

Personal life His father, Fernando Prieto Concha, nicknamed Palomeque, was one of the founders of C.D. Green Cross as well as a forward of the same club.

He is the younger brother of the former Chile international footballer Andrés Prieto. From his brother, he is the uncle of José Antonio "Toño" Prieto, a well-known sports journalist in Chilean radio media.

His son, Nicolás, is a football coach who has worked for the Universidad de Chile youth system.

Other works ALEF (Latin American Football Managers Association): Vice-President (2004) Colegio de Técnicos de Chile (Football Managers Association of Chile): President (2005–2007)

Titles (Player) Universidad Católica (national): 1966 (Chilean Primera División) Universidad Católica (friendlies): , 1985 Trofeo Ciudad de Alicante, , Nacional (national): 1969, 1970, 1971 (Uruguayan Primera División) Nacional (international): 1971 Copa Libertadores, 1971 Intercontinental Cup Lille: 1973–74 (French Division 2) Chile:

Titles (Coach) Universidad Católica: 1983 Copa Polla Gol, 1983 Copa República, 1984, 1987 (Chilean Primera División) Colo-Colo: 1994 (Copa Chile)

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ignacio Prieto?

Chilean footballer

When was Ignacio Prieto born?

Ignacio Prieto was born on 23 September 1943 in Santiago.

What is Ignacio Prieto's occupation?

Ignacio Prieto is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Ignacio Prieto?

Ignacio Prieto is Chilean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ignacio Prieto

· Wikidata: Q2696085

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