About Nelson Díaz
Lived 1942 – 2018 (aged 76). Nelson Díaz was an Uruguayan association football player.
Nelson Díaz Marmolejo (12 January 1942 – 4 December 2018) was a Uruguayan football defender who played for Uruguay in the 1966 FIFA World Cup. He also played for C.A. Peñarol.
Díaz died after suffering a heart attack on 4 December 2018, at the age of 76.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Nelson Díaz?
Uruguayan footballer (1942–2018)
When was Nelson Díaz born?
Nelson Díaz was born on 12 January 1942 in Montevideo.
When did Nelson Díaz die?
Nelson Díaz died on 4 December 2018.
What was Nelson Díaz's occupation?
Nelson Díaz was an association football player.
What nationality was Nelson Díaz?
Nelson Díaz was Uruguayan.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Nelson Díaz (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nelson Díaz. https://biography.guide/nelson-diaz-association-football-player/
MLA: "Nelson Díaz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/nelson-diaz-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Nelson Díaz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/nelson-diaz-association-football-player/.
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