Ramiro Cortés
Chilean association football player
About Ramiro Cortés
Lived 1931 – 2016 (aged 85). Ramiro Cortés was a Chilean association football player and association football coach.
Sergio Ramiro Cortés Alba (27 April 1931 – 9 November 2016) was a Chilean footballer.
Career Born in La Serena, Chile, as a youth player, Cortés was with Bernardo O'Higgins and Escuela de Minas in his hometown and Cachorros from Coquimbo. As a member of La Serena city team, he became national amateur champion in 1949 and 1951.
He came to Audax Italiano in 1950, playing for them until 1961. He also played for Unión Española from 1962 to 1964. He was also part of Chile's squad for the 1956 South American Championship.
As coach, he briefly led Audax Italiano in 1969.
Personal life In his youth, he did track and field.
As a child, he was nicknamed Bototo (Boot) due to the fact that he wore leather boots in football. Once in Santiago, he was nicknamed Negro (Black).
Honours La Serena (city team) National Amateur Champion (2): 1949, 1951
Audax Italiano Primera División (1): 1957
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ramiro Cortés?
Chilean association football player (1931-2016)
When was Ramiro Cortés born?
Ramiro Cortés was born on 27 April 1931 in La Serena.
When did Ramiro Cortés die?
Ramiro Cortés died on 9 November 2016 in Santiago.
What was Ramiro Cortés's occupation?
Ramiro Cortés was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Ramiro Cortés?
Ramiro Cortés was Chilean.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ramiro Cortés (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ramiro Cortés. https://biography.guide/ramiro-cortes-association-football-player/
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