Rubén Fernández (footballer)

Rubén Evaristo Fernández Real (2 May 1931 – 9 October 2015) was a footballer who played as a forward.[1] He captained the Paraguay national team which won the 1953 South American Championship.[1]

For other players, see Rubén Fernández.
Rubén Fernández
Personal information
Full name Rubén Evaristo Fernández Real
Date of birth 2 May 1931
Place of birth Villarrica, Paraguay
Date of death 9 October 2015(2015-10-09) (aged 84)
Place of death Buenos Aires, Argentina
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Club Estero Bellaco
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1950–1953 Club Libertad
1953–1956 Boca Juniors
1957–1958 San Lorenzo de Almagro
International career
Paraguay
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Fernández was born in Villarrica, Paraguay.[1] He started his career around 1946 in the youth divisions of Club Estero Bellaco in Villarrica. In 1950, he moved to Club Libertad. After winning the South American Championship with Paraguay, Fernández moved to Argentine club Boca Juniors, where he played from 1953 to 1956 and won the 1954 Argentine championship. He ended his career at San Lorenzo de Almagro, having played there from 1957 to 1958.

Personal life

After being forced to retire from football at the age of 27 due to injuries, Fernández became a dentist.[1]

He died aged 84 on 9 October 2015 in Buenos Aires.[1]

References
  1. "La Nación / Avanza proceso de repatriación de los restos del ex futbolista Rubén Fernández". La Nación (in Spanish). 10 December 2015. Retrieved 18 February 2021.


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