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Ramón Estay

1938 – 2013

Chilean footballer and manager

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Lived 1938 – 2013 (aged 75). Ramón Estay was an association football coach and association football player.

Luis Ramón Estay Saavedra (22 July 1938 – 3 November 2013), known as Ramón Estay, was a Chilean football player and manager.

Career Born in Iquique, as a football forward, he played for Club Deportivo Cavancha and the team of Iquique. At professional level, he played for Audax Italiano, Magallanes and Deportes Concepción.

As a football manager, he was mainly related to his hometown club, Deportes Iquique, since he was involved in its foundation and coached it in seven stints, winning the 1979 Segunda División de Chile and the 1980 Copa Polla Gol. Deportes Arica and Regional Atacama.

In Peru, where he came recommended by his former assistant Miguel Ángel Arrué, As a fact, he became the second Chilean to manage Melgar after José Tadormina. Then, he moved to Ecuador and led Deportivo Quito, reaching the runner-up in the 1997 Ecuadorian Serie A.

Personal life His sons Luis Ramón Jr., the elder, and José Orlando, were professional footballers who played for Deportes Iquique at the end of the 1980s.

In Peru, he was nicknamed Chompita (Little Sweater) and Chompita Ploma (Grey Little Sweater), due to the fact that he used to wear that article of clothing.

He was honored as Hijo Ilustre (Illustrious Son) of Iquique.

In 2020 season, the alternative shirt of Deportes Iquique was designed in honor of Estay and Club Deportivo Cavancha.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ramón Estay?

Chilean footballer and manager

When was Ramón Estay born?

Ramón Estay was born on 22 July 1938 in Iquique.

When did Ramón Estay die?

Ramón Estay died on 3 November 2013 in Iquique.

What was Ramón Estay's occupation?

Ramón Estay was an association football coach and association football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ramón Estay

· Wikidata: Q114600037

· DBpedia: Ramón Estay

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