Juan Carlos Orellana
Chilean footballer
About Juan Carlos Orellana
Lived 1955 – 2022 (aged 67). Juan Carlos Orellana was a Chilean association football player and association football coach.
Juan Carlos Orellana Jara (21 June 1955 – 10 November 2022) was a Chilean footballer who played as a left winger.
Career Orellana made his professional debut with Green Cross-Temuco in 1973, aged 17, scoring a goal. The next year, he switched to Colo-Colo. He played over 200 games for Colo-Colo.
In 1987, he played abroad in Canada's National Soccer League with Chile Lindo.
Personal life and death Orellana was nicknamed El Zurdo de Barrancas (The Lefty from Barrancas), due to the fact that he played with his left foot and came from , currently Pudahuel.
Honours Colo-Colo Chilean Primera División 1979
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Juan Carlos Orellana?
Chilean footballer (1955–2022)
When was Juan Carlos Orellana born?
Juan Carlos Orellana was born on 21 June 1955 in Santiago.
When did Juan Carlos Orellana die?
Juan Carlos Orellana died on 10 November 2022 in Santiago.
What was Juan Carlos Orellana's occupation?
Juan Carlos Orellana was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Juan Carlos Orellana?
Juan Carlos Orellana was Chilean.
Sources & further reading
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