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Lorenzo Fernández

1900 – 1973

Uruguayan footballer

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About Lorenzo Fernández

Lived 1900 – 1973 (aged 73). Lorenzo Fernández was an Uruguayan and Spanish association football player and association football coach.

Lorenzo Fernández (May 20, 1900 – November 16, 1973), nicknamed El Gallego (The Galician), was a Spanish-born Uruguayan footballer. During his career, he played for Capurro, River Plate, Montevideo Wanderers FC and C.A. Peñarol. Fernández also played 31 times and scored 4 goals for the Uruguay national football team, with which he won the 1930 FIFA World Cup, the gold medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics, and the 1926 and 1935 Copa Americas. A center-half in the 2–3–5 footballing system, he once replaced Pedro Cea as an inside-left forward against Peru during a match in 1929 South American Championship and went on to score a hat-trick.

Honours

Atlético Wanderers Federación Uruguaya: 1923 Peñarol Uruguayan Primera División: 1928, 1929, 1932 & 1935. "La Tribuna Popular" Trophy: 1932 José Piendibene Cup: 1929 Mirurgia Cup: 1928 Ricardo Pittaluga Cup: 1928 Copa Aldao: 1928

International Uruguay South American Championship: 1926 Winner, 1935 Winner FIFA World Cup: 1930 Winner 1928 Summer Olympics: 1928 Gold Medal Copa Newton: 1929 & 1930 Winner Copa Lipton: 1927 & 1929 Winner

Individual IFFHS Uruguayan Men's Dream Team (Team B)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lorenzo Fernández?

Uruguayan footballer (1900-1973)

When was Lorenzo Fernández born?

Lorenzo Fernández was born on 20 May 1900 in Redondela.

When did Lorenzo Fernández die?

Lorenzo Fernández died on 16 November 1973 in Montevideo.

What was Lorenzo Fernández's occupation?

Lorenzo Fernández was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Lorenzo Fernández?

Lorenzo Fernández was Uruguayan and Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lorenzo Fernández

· Wikidata: Q446891

· DBpedia: Lorenzo Fernández

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