Pedro Casella

Pedro Casella (31 October 1898 18 June 1971) was a Uruguayan footballer who played as a goalkeeper.[1] He played all three matches for Uruguay at 1923 South American Championship. He was part of national team squads which defended South American Championship title in 1924 and won gold medal at 1924 Olympics, but didn't play any matches in both tournaments as Andrés Mazali was preferred as the starting goalkeeper.[2]

Pedro Casella
Personal information
Date of birth (1898-10-31)31 October 1898
Place of birth Montevideo, Uruguay
Date of death 18 June 1971(1971-06-18) (aged 72)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
International career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1921–1923 Uruguay 7 (0)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Uruguay
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1924 Paris Team
South American Championship
Winner1923 Uruguay
Winner1924 Uruguay
Third place1921 Argentina

Career statistics

International

National teamYearAppsGoals
Uruguay[3] 192110
192200
192360
Total70

References

  1. "Pedro Casella". Olympedia. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  2. "Pedro Casella". National Football Teams. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  3. "Pedro Casella - AUF". Retrieved 26 January 2021.


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