About José Pérez
Lived 1912 – 1986 (aged 73). José Pérez was an Argentine association football player.
José "Gallego" Pérez Figueiras (24 June 1912 – 8 May 1986) was an Argentine football inside forward and manager.
Playing career An inside forward, Pérez made his senior debut with Platense, aged 15. In his homeland, he also played for San Lorenzo de Almagro (1937, 1940) and Ferro Carril Oeste (1941–1946).
Abroad, Pérez was with French club Racing Club de Paris for about two years until the beginning of World War II and ended his career with Chilean club Bádminton in 1947. and Chilean club Bádminton. In his homeland, he also led Platense and San Lorenzo de Almagro. and 1968 in addition to the Copa Chile in 1959 and 1961.
In Chile, Pérez also led O'Higgins, winning the 1964 Segunda División, Universidad Católica and Everton de Viña del Mar.
Personal life Pérez was born in Villa Soldati neighbourhood, Buenos Aires, to a Spanish parents. He was nicknamed Gallego (Galician).
He died on 8 May 1986 in Rancagua, Chile.
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Who was José Pérez?
Argentinian association football player (1912-1986)
When was José Pérez born?
José Pérez was born on 25 June 1912 in Buenos Aires.
When did José Pérez die?
José Pérez died on 8 May 1986 in Rancagua.
What was José Pérez's occupation?
José Pérez was an association football player.
What nationality was José Pérez?
José Pérez was Argentine.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: José Pérez (Argentine footballer)
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