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José Sánchez Vidaña

1956 – 2020

Spanish association football player

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Lived 1956 – 2020 (aged 63). José Sánchez Vidaña was a Spanish association football player and association football coach.

José "Pepe" Sánchez Vidaña (3 December 1956 – 2 July 2020) was a Spanish manager and professional footballer who played as a central defender.

Vidaña spend 15 seasons on Real Murcia, for the club he played on La Liga and won 3 Segunda División titles. He owns the appearances record in the Murcia club with 350 played matches, and was the captain for ten years. A serious knee injury forced his retirement as a player at the end of 1977–78 season.

In July 1994, Vidaña was named new manager of Real murcia. His last club as a manager was Segunda División B club La Unión Atlético on 2011.

Vidaña died of cancer at 63 years old. On his honor, the club named the Gate 9 of Estadio Nueva Condomina with his name.

Honours Club Real Murcia Segunda División: 1979–80, 1982–83, 1985–86.

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Who was José Sánchez Vidaña?

Spanish association football player (1956-2020)

When was José Sánchez Vidaña born?

José Sánchez Vidaña was born on 3 December 1956 in Padules.

When did José Sánchez Vidaña die?

José Sánchez Vidaña died on 2 July 2020 in Murcia.

What was José Sánchez Vidaña's occupation?

José Sánchez Vidaña was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was José Sánchez Vidaña?

José Sánchez Vidaña was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José Sánchez Vidaña

· Wikidata: Q5945736

· DBpedia: Pepe Vidaña

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