Juan Covarrubias

Juan Carlos Covarrubias Muñoz (born 1961), commonly known as Juan Covarrubias, is a Chilean footballer who played as a left midfielder in the Chilean Primera División.[1]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Covarrubias and the second or maternal family name is Muñoz.
Juan Covarrubias
Personal information
Full name Juan Carlos Covarrubias Muñoz
Date of birth 1961 (age 61–62)
Place of birth Temuco, Chile
Position(s) Left midfielder, Left wing
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1976–1979 Rangers
1980–1982 Green Cross T.
1983–1994 Cobreloa
1995 Everton
1996 Ñublense
International career‡
1984–? Chile 16 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 November 2008
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15

Career

He made his debut in 1976 in Talca Rangers, later defended the colors of his hometown of Green Cross Temuco in 1980. Then in 1983 he was part of the cast of Cobreloa and vie for the Copa Libertadores.

In 1995, he arrived at Everton and while his contract was for two years chose to leave because of problems in the team. Before ending his career, he joined the staff of Ñublense. After finishing his career as a footballer, he devoted himself entirely to his business of moving personnel and cargo transport. He currently serves as the technical manager of football young Ñublense.

Striker Marcelo Salas, also born in Temuco, has mentioned Juan Covarrubias as a childhood idol.[2]

References
  1. "Ídolo loíno, Juan Covarrubias: "Mi salida de Cobreloa fue demasiado fría y no lo merecía"". SoyChile (in Spanish). 6 November 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  2. "Juan Covarrubias: "Marcelo Salas me trata de ídolo cada vez que conversamos"". El Diario de Antofagasta (in Spanish). 29 February 2020. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
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