About Manuel Rivera Sánchez
Lived 1922 – 2005 (aged 82–83). Manuel Rivera Sánchez was a Peruvian association football player.
Tributes Manuel Rivera Sánchez is considered the most influential player in his hometown of Chimbote. Indeed, the port city's most important club, José Gálvez FBC, was founded in 1951 as Club Deportivo Manuel Rivera, taking his name. It wasn't until 1963 that it was renamed with its current name.
Two years after his death in July 2005, the José Gálvez FBC stadium was renamed Estadio Centenario Manuel Rivera Sánchez in his honor.
Honours Ciclista Lima Peruvian Segunda División (2): 1944, 1946
Deportivo Municipal Peruvian Primera División: 1950
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Manuel Rivera Sánchez?
Peruvian footballer
When was Manuel Rivera Sánchez born?
Manuel Rivera Sánchez was born on 15 May 1922 in Chimbote.
When did Manuel Rivera Sánchez die?
Manuel Rivera Sánchez died in 2005.
What was Manuel Rivera Sánchez's occupation?
Manuel Rivera Sánchez was an association football player.
What nationality was Manuel Rivera Sánchez?
Manuel Rivera Sánchez was Peruvian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Manuel Rivera Sánchez
· DBpedia: Manuel Rivera (footballer, born 1922)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Manuel Rivera Sánchez. https://biography.guide/manuel-rivera-sanchez/
MLA: "Manuel Rivera Sánchez." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/manuel-rivera-sanchez/.
Chicago: "Manuel Rivera Sánchez." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/manuel-rivera-sanchez/.
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