Luis Caballero
Paraguayan footballer
About Luis Caballero
Lived 1962 – 2005 (aged 42). Luis Caballero was a Paraguayan association football player and association football coach.
Luis Neri Caballero Núñez (17 September 1962 – 6 May 2005) was a football defender from Paraguay. He played professional football in Paraguay, and had short spells in Argentina, in Deportivo Mandiyú. His son (born 1990), named Luis Caballero as well, also played professional football in Paraguay.
Career A central defender, Caballero played for Club Guaraní, Club Olimpia, Club Sol de América and Deportivo Mandiyú. He played for Deportivo Mandiyú from 1990 to 1994.
Caballero made his international debut for the Paraguay national football team on 7 September 1988 in a friendly match against Ecuador (1-5 win) in Guayaquil. A participant at the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, he obtained a total number of 27 international caps from 1983 to 1989.
Personal Caballero was killed during a robbery at his office in Villa Morra on 6 May 2005.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Luis Caballero?
Paraguayan footballer (1962-2005)
When was Luis Caballero born?
Luis Caballero was born on 17 September 1962 in Asunción.
When did Luis Caballero die?
Luis Caballero died on 6 May 2005 in Asunción.
What was Luis Caballero's occupation?
Luis Caballero was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Luis Caballero?
Luis Caballero was Paraguayan.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Luis Caballero (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Luis Caballero. https://biography.guide/luis-caballero-association-football-player/
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