About Rafael Asca
Lived 1924 – 2017 (aged 92). Rafael Asca was a Peruvian association football player.
Santiago Rafael Asca Palomino (24 October 1924 – 8 October 2017), commonly known as Rafael Asca, was a Peruvian professional footballer who played as goalkeeper.
He is considered one of the most iconic goalkeepers of Peru in the 1950s.
Playing career Club career Rafael Asca joined Sport Boys in 1945. He remained there for seven seasons and won the Peruvian championship in 1951, the first championship of the professional era. He was part of the team for the 1959 South American Championship tournament.
Death Rafael Asca died on October 17, 2017 at the age of 92.
Honours Sport Boys Peruvian Primera División: 1951
Sporting Cristal Peruvian Primera División (2): 1956, 1961
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rafael Asca?
association football player (1924-2017)
When was Rafael Asca born?
Rafael Asca was born on 24 October 1924 in Lima.
When did Rafael Asca die?
Rafael Asca died on 8 October 2017.
What was Rafael Asca's occupation?
Rafael Asca was an association football player.
What nationality was Rafael Asca?
Rafael Asca was Peruvian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rafael Asca. https://biography.guide/rafael-asca/
MLA: "Rafael Asca." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rafael-asca/.
Chicago: "Rafael Asca." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rafael-asca/.
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