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Washington Olivera

b. 1953

Uruguayan footballer

Association football player Association football coach
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About Washington Olivera

Born 1953. Washington Olivera is an Uruguayan association football player and association football coach.

Enrique Washington Olivera Castro (born June 25, 1954 in Montevideo, Uruguay), known as Washington Olivera, is a coach and former footballer who played for clubs in Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, the United States and El Salvador, as well as the Uruguay national football team. He played as a forward.

Teams Montevideo Wanderers 1975-1978 Peñarol 1979 O'Higgins 1980 Tampa Bay Rowdies 1980-1981 Cobreloa 1981-1983 Nacional 1983 Progreso 1984-1985 Provincial Osorno 1985 Racing Club 1986-1987 Toluca 1987–1990 Luis Ángel Firpo 1990-1991

Coaching career Olivera worked as coach for the Cobreloa youth system and led the B-team at the 2006 Tercera División. He trained players such as Eduardo Vargas and Junior Fernandes.

Personal life He is the father of professional footballer Bryan Olivera and the uncle of Mario Larramendi.

He is well-known by his nickname, Trapo (Rag).

He made his home in Osorno, Chile.

Honours Cobreloa Chilean Primera División: 1982

Individual Chilean Primera División Top Goalscorer: 1983

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Important facts

Born
7 April 1953, Montevideo
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach
Nationality
Uruguay
Also known as
Enrique Washington Olivera Machado, Enrique Washington Olivera Castro

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Washington Olivera?

Uruguayan footballer

When was Washington Olivera born?

Washington Olivera was born on 7 April 1953 in Montevideo.

What is Washington Olivera's occupation?

Washington Olivera is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Washington Olivera?

Washington Olivera is Uruguayan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Washington Olivera

· Wikidata: Q3566518

· DBpedia: Washington Olivera

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