About René Meléndez
Lived 1928 – 2002 (aged 73). René Meléndez was a Chilean association football player.
René Orlando Meléndez Brito (born 29 December 1928 – 14 November 2002) was a Chilean footballer.
He is well known in the Chilean football for be a key player in Everton de Viña del Mar’s two first league title obtention as well as who obtained the 1952 league top-scorer award after netting 30 goals.
Honours Everton Primera División de Chile (2): 1950, 1952
Unión La Calera Segunda División de Chile: 1961
Legacy Constituted on 10 February 1960, Meléndez was a leadership member of the Unión de Jugadores Profesionales (Union of Professional Football Players) in Chile.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was René Meléndez?
Chilean association football player (1928-2002)
When was René Meléndez born?
René Meléndez was born on 29 December 1928 in María Elena.
When did René Meléndez die?
René Meléndez died on 14 November 2002 in Viña del Mar.
What was René Meléndez's occupation?
René Meléndez was an association football player.
What nationality was René Meléndez?
René Meléndez was Chilean.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: René Meléndez (footballer, born 1928)
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