Luis Castro (footballer, born 1957)

Luis Humberto Castro Dinamarca (born 21 September 1957), also known by his nickname Cholo Castro,[2] is a Chilean former footballer who played as a forward for clubs in Chile and Mexico.

For other people named Luis Castro, see Luis Castro (disambiguation).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Castro and the second or maternal family name is Dinamarca.
Luis Castro
Personal information
Full name Luis Humberto Castro Dinamarca
Date of birth (1957-09-21) 21 September 1957[1]
Place of birth Chile
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1981–1984 Fernández Vial 63 (18)
1985–1987 Naval 59 (14)
1987–1988 Atlético Potosino
International career
1985 Chile B
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

In his homeland, Castro played for Fernández Vial[3] and Naval[4][5] in the Chilean top division. In addition, as a member of Fernández Vial, he won the league titles of both the Tercera División and the Segunda División in 1981[6] and 1982,[7] respectively,[8] and took part in the first Clásico Penquista against Deportes Concepción at professional level in 1982.[9]

In 1987, he emigrated to Mexico and joined Atlético Potosino in the Mexican top division, where he coincided with his compatriots Nelson Sanhueza as fellow[10][11] and Pedro Araya as coach.[12] He scored two goals in the 1987–88 season.[13]

At international level, he represented the Chile national B team and won the Indonesian Independence Cup in 1985, alongside players such as Oscar Wirth, Fernando Astengo, Carlos Poblete, among others.[1]

Personal life

He made his home in Potosí, Mexico, and has taken part in local amateur championships of the Liga de Veteranos (Veteran League).[14]

Honours

Fernández Vial

Chile B

References
  1. "Nóminas de selecciones chilenas B". Partidos de La Roja (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  2. @ghostfigueroa (27 March 2022). "Siempre un gusto saludar a mi paisano Luis el cholo castro en San Luis Potosí" (Tweet) (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 March 2023 – via Twitter.
  3. (Fernández Vial) Fernández Vial 3-0 U.de Chile | Primera División 1983 on Facebook (in Spanish). 4 June 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  4. Inostroza, Paulo (29 May 2020). "Fernández Vial '91: "Éramos el pobre peleando con los grandes"". Diario Concepción (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  5. (Naval de Talcahuano en Primera 1972-1976 1979-1990) 1987: Formación Naval de Talcahuano. on Facebook (in Spanish). 6 June 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  6. (Fútbol Chileno Retro) FERNÁNDEZ VIAL 1981, Campeonato de Tercera División. on Facebook (in Spanish). 30 April 2017. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  7. (Recuerdos del Fútbol Chileno Fotos y Vídeos.) Arturo Fernández Vial año 1982. on Facebook (in Spanish). 30 September 1982. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  8. "Grandes historias en los 117 años de Fernández Vial" (in Spanish). ANFP. 15 June 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  9. "Crónica del primer clásico penquista, en 1982". HISTORIAS DEL FÚTBOL (in Spanish). 6 December 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  10. (Atlético Potosino Club de Fútbol, A.C.) Historia on Facebook (in Spanish). 6 February 2012.Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  11. Díaz Hernández, Julián (17 May 2021). "El adiós a un vallense de Primera: "Pericles" Palomares". www.juliandiaz.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  12. (Pelota Azteca) Atlético Potosino, Temporada 1987-1988. on Facebook (in Spanish). 11 May 2021. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  13. Lugo, Erik Francisco; Toscano, Martín (2 June 2022). "Mexico 1987/88". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  14. Lee, Juan Antonio (9 June 2020). "Liga de Veteranos desfile de talento". Pulso Diario San Luis (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 March 2023.


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