About Pedro Jirón
Lived 1939 – 2018 (aged 78). Pedro Jirón was a Nicaraguan association football player.
Pedro Jose Jirón Rugama "Peche Jirón" (18 December 1939 – 7 September 2018) was a Nicaraguan professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Club career Pedro played in the First Division with Diriangén for 15 years and was their captain for eight years. He won 3 league titles with Diriangén and aiding the great Manuel Cuadra to many goals.
International career Pedro captained the Nicaragua national football team for 6 years and played 5 matches for them as they came sixth in the 1967 CONCACAF Championship.
Style of play Pedro was a versatile midfielder known for his discipline, tactical awareness, and physical endurance. He has been described as one of Nicaragua's leading midfield players.
Life after career On 9 February 1995, Pedro was inducted into the Nicaraguan Sports Hall of Fame.
Honours Diriangén Primera División de Nicaragua: 1959, 1969, 1970
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pedro Jirón?
Nicaraguan footballer
When was Pedro Jirón born?
Pedro Jirón was born on 18 December 1939 in Diriamba.
When did Pedro Jirón die?
Pedro Jirón died on 7 September 2018 in Diriamba.
What was Pedro Jirón's occupation?
Pedro Jirón was an association football player.
What nationality was Pedro Jirón?
Pedro Jirón was Nicaraguan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pedro Jirón. https://biography.guide/pedro-jiron/
MLA: "Pedro Jirón." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pedro-jiron/.
Chicago: "Pedro Jirón." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pedro-jiron/.
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