Waldemar Victorino
Uruguayan footballer
About Waldemar Victorino
Lived 1952 – 2023 (aged 71). Waldemar Victorino was an Uruguayan association football player and association football coach.
Waldemar Victorino Barreto (22 May 1952 – 29 August 2023) was a Uruguayan footballer who played as a forward. He played football in six countries: Uruguay, Colombia, Italy, Argentina, Ecuador and Peru. Victorino is famous for scoring the winning goal to capture three major titles between 1980 and 1981. The first was scoring against Sport Club Internacional to win the 1980 Copa Libertadores with Nacional. The second was scoring for the Uruguay national team against Brazil to win the 1980 World Champions' Gold Cup. Finally, he scored against Nottingham Forest to win the 1980 Intercontinental Cup with Nacional.
Victorino took his own life by firearm on 29 August 2023, at the age of 71.
Career statistics
Honours Nacional Primera División Uruguaya: 1980 Copa Libertadores: 1980 Intercontinental Cup: 1980
Uruguay Mundialito: 1980
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Waldemar Victorino?
Uruguayan footballer (1952–2023)
When was Waldemar Victorino born?
Waldemar Victorino was born on 22 May 1952 in Montevideo.
When did Waldemar Victorino die?
Waldemar Victorino died on 29 August 2023 in Montevideo.
What was Waldemar Victorino's occupation?
Waldemar Victorino was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Waldemar Victorino?
Waldemar Victorino was Uruguayan.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Waldemar Victorino
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Waldemar Victorino. https://biography.guide/waldemar-victorino/
MLA: "Waldemar Victorino." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/waldemar-victorino/.
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