About Jairo Zulbarán
Lived 1970 – 2002 (aged 32). Jairo Zulbarán was a Colombian association football player.
Jairo Luís Zulbarán, known as Calanche (7 January 1970 – 15 March 2002), was a Colombian football forward.
Club career Born in Santa Marta, Zulbarán began his professional football career with Unión Magdalena and would play for Sporting de Barranquilla, Independiente Medellín, Real Cartagena, Millonarios and Unicosta. He is one of Unicosta's all-time leading goal-scorers. He ended his career early after having problems with his knee ligaments.
International career Zulbarán competed for Colombia at the 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship in Saudi Arabia and the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.
Personal life and death In March 2002, Zulbarán was shot dead in a public market in downtown Santa Marta.
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Who was Jairo Zulbarán?
Colombian footballer (1970-2002)
When was Jairo Zulbarán born?
Jairo Zulbarán was born on 7 January 1970 in Santa Marta.
When did Jairo Zulbarán die?
Jairo Zulbarán died on 15 March 2002 in Santa Marta.
What was Jairo Zulbarán's occupation?
Jairo Zulbarán was an association football player.
What nationality was Jairo Zulbarán?
Jairo Zulbarán was Colombian.
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